Trends Identified
Globalization
The liberalization of global economic policy has opened borders, supply chains, and trade patterns, creating impacts in one country or region that affect or cascade to others, based on market activity.
2017
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Industry Consolidation
After a minor decline in 2016, merger and acquisition activity – particularly across borders – is expected to increase, especially with the return of private equity buyers to the transaction market.
2017
Beyond the Noise- The Megatrends of Tomorrow’s World
Deloitte
Internet of Things
The ecosystem of electronic devices connected to the Internet that can be accessed remotely continues to grow (e.g., sensor technology, wearable technologies, connected vehicles).
2017
Beyond the Noise- The Megatrends of Tomorrow’s World
Deloitte
Knowledge Worker
Intellectual capital has risen in value compared to physical labor and financial capital, placing a premium on the creation, acquisition, management, and application of knowledge to gain a competitive advantage.
2017
Beyond the Noise- The Megatrends of Tomorrow’s World
Deloitte
Mass Migration
Immigration, border migration, demographic changes, and increases in the number of refugees are causing massive demographic shifts, affecting cultural assimilation, integration, and economic development.
2017
Beyond the Noise- The Megatrends of Tomorrow’s World
Deloitte
Next-Gen Workforce
The retirement of baby boomers and the growth in the millennial workforce requires organizations to create new incentives to attract, develop, and retain a more competitive and flexible labor pool.
2017
Beyond the Noise- The Megatrends of Tomorrow’s World
Deloitte
Partnership Models
There has been an increase in partnerships of all forms, between public and private sectors, consumers and producers, and even competitors in order to combine capabilities in new and innovative ways.
2017
Beyond the Noise- The Megatrends of Tomorrow’s World
Deloitte
Political Fragmentation
Political and economic instability and catastrophic global disasters are reshaping the global stage in terms of trade relations, fiscal policy, regional economic health, the price of key commodities, and supply chain risk.
2017
Beyond the Noise- The Megatrends of Tomorrow’s World
Deloitte
Regulatory Landscape
Recent regulations across industries (e.g., financial and healthcare) have affected business models, increased costs, and come with a number of global considerations regarding legal implications.
2017
Beyond the Noise- The Megatrends of Tomorrow’s World
Deloitte
Resource Price Volatility
Market volatility is causing unexpected shifts in the prices of futures and commodities, affecting investment decisions (e.g., the rise in US oil production and key issues around pipelines raises questions about the future volatility of energy markets).
2017
Beyond the Noise- The Megatrends of Tomorrow’s World
Deloitte