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Beyond Cost · Nov 13, 2025 · 51 min

Shift, Lift, or Fall Behind

Germany's economy is losing momentum while many European peers continue to grow. What needs to change? In this episode, Sasan Hashemi speaks with Dr. Andreas Cornet, former McKinsey senior partner with 30+ years in the automotive industry. They discuss why Germany may need an economic pivot, how "Shift and Lift" can guide investment and productivity, and where energy policy and regulation hold the biggest impact. The discussion is led through 30 years in consulting, from systems thinking to constructive dissent - and reflections on where past transformations could have gone further. Follow the podcast along for monthly conversations with insiders and innovators as we explore where cost management and manufacturing are heading. Find the video episodes on our YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@Beyond_Cost

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Germany's economy is losing momentum while many European peers continue to grow. What needs to change?

In this episode, Sasan Hashemi speaks with Dr. Andreas Cornet, former McKinsey senior partner with 30+ years in the automotive industry. They discuss why Germany may need an economic pivot, how "Shift and Lift" can guide investment and productivity, and where energy policy and regulation hold the biggest impact. The discussion is led through 30 years in consulting, from systems thinking to constructive dissent - and reflections on where past transformations could have gone further.

Follow the podcast along for monthly conversations with insiders and innovators as we explore where cost management and manufacturing are heading. Find the video episodes on our YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@Beyond_Cost

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