Global consulting today operates against a backdrop of interlinked economic, geopolitical, and technological shifts.

Supply-chain realignments, uneven growth trajectories across regions, and the lingering after-effects of the pandemic have combined to create a “new normal” of constant change. At a practical level, this means that organizations are recalibrating everything from sourcing strategies to capital-expenditure plans. EFESO sees resilience—not just efficiency—as the watchword for leadership teams seeking to protect value while staying positioned for growth.

A second dynamic is the acceleration of digital transformation. From AI-enabled planning to advanced analytics on the shop floor, technology initiatives that once sat on multi-year roadmaps have been pulled forward. Yet many companies confront a capability gap: they have data, but not always the right insights or operating models to turn that data into sustained performance gains. Our consulting experience suggests that incremental, use-case-driven pilots—anchored by clear value metrics—help clients avoid large, under-performing “big bang” programs and instead build momentum step by step.

Geopolitical uncertainty also remains a steady undercurrent. Trade-policy adjustments, shifting regional alliances, and evolving ESG regulations require a continuously updated risk lens. Rather than relying on static heat maps, leading firms are introducing scenario-based playbooks that link macro events directly to operational triggers—inventory buffers, alternate production sites, or hedging tactics. EFESO’s role is to ensure those playbooks integrate finance, operations, and people considerations so that decision-making is coordinated, timely, and transparent.

Finally, talent strategy is emerging as the connective tissue that binds these themes together. Whether tackling energy-transition projects in Europe or capacity-expansion programs in Southeast Asia, organizations need cross-functional teams that can navigate volatility with confidence. Investment in up-skilling, combined with flexible ways of working, is proving decisive in attracting and retaining critical expertise. EFESO’s point of view is straightforward: uncertainty is not a temporary headwind but a structural feature of global business. Companies that treat adaptability as a core capability—backed by data, technology, and people—will be best positioned to thrive, whatever the next disruption may be.