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Jan 2024
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How product design can yield ‘triple win...

McKinsey Retail & Consumer Goods
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Some consumer companies have simultaneously increased sales, cut costs, and reduced carbon emissions. Their secret? Paying closer attention to the design of their products and packaging.

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