BCG Case Interview Questions

National Gallery: New Revenue Streams

Your client is the UK's National Gallery, a government-funded heritage institution with the mission of welcoming the public to explore and experience …

National Gallery: Strategy and Optimization

Whilst entry to the National Gallery is free, tickets are sold for special exhibitions. The VP of Operations is evaluating the possibility of changing …

Save the job of an INSEAD alumnus!

The client "Techking" is a 5bn€ multi-national IT provider based in Germany that provides technology and related consulting services to clients from a …

Waterlogic

Our client is LAVA, a licensed distributor of Waterlogic water purifiers in Southeast Asia. They obtained exclusive rights to distribute water …

Stance at a Distance

Our firm has just wrapped up a project with The Stance School, which offers K-12 education in Philadelphia, to help them with developing two major …

Steel Co.

Our client is a steel manufacturing company in the Netherlands. They are considering investing in an advanced analytics tool that will help them …

Toto Foundation

Our client, the Toto Foundation, is a new non-profit arm of a well-known drone manufacturing and logistics company that is exploring aid projects in …

Uranus Co.

Uranus Co., founded in 1969 by Jack Kanof, is an established aerospace company looking to penetrate the luxury space travel market. It is looking for …

Applying Appliances

Your client is the appliance division of a major U.S-based consumer goods company. They manufacture mainly kitchen appliances - specifically …

Big Fat Greek Problem

We are back in 2018, and your client is AthensStay, a real estate management company located in Athens, Greece. Three years ago, AthensStay shifted …

Brazil Mining

Our client is a US industrial conglomerate, with major investments in South America, India, and China. One of these investments is a mining operation …

Consumer Products Strategy

Our client is a large, multinational consumer products company with business in over 200 countries. Today, we are going to focus on its US business. …

German Telecom

Our client is a large German telecom company. It is considering making a bid in an auction for one of 5 licenses to operate a new generation of mobile …

Green Dreamz

Your client is Green Dreamz, a vertically-integrated cannabis company based in Colorado, USA. Founded in 2011 as a medical cannabis business, Green …

Hawaiian Smoothies

It is the year 1990. Your client, Dan, was approached by an entrepreneur, Jim, who wanted to discuss the possibility of Dan investing in one of his …

Katrina

Our client is a school district in New Orleans that has been completely devastated by Hurricane Katrina. After the hurricane, they saw most of their …

Pharmaceutical Rare Disease

Our client is a large pharmaceutical company with a strong business in "Rare Disease" (RD). Rare diseases are conditions that affect fewer than …

Skylight Goods

Our client, Skylight Goods, is a $12B industrial goods manufacturer. They have various divisions and the division they are working with makes pressure …

Stance at a Distance

Our firm has just wrapped up a project with The Stance School, which offers K-12 education in Philadelphia, to help them with developing two major …

Steel Co.

Our client is a steel manufacturing company in the Netherlands. They are considering investing in an advanced analytics tool that will help them …

The Pricing Games

Your client is Next Level Gaming (NLG), a start-up in the E-sports and computer gaming industry based in Los Angeles, California. NLG is planning to …

Toto Foundation

Our client, the Toto Foundation, is a new non-profit arm of a well-known drone manufacturing and logistics company that is exploring aid projects in …

Uranus Co.

Uranus Co. is an established aerospace company looking to enter the luxury space travel market. It is seeking advice on the global launch of its new …

Vogue's Vacation

Your client is a magazine publishing company who predominantly targets men between the ages of 20 and 35, similar to Sports Illustrated. They also …

Warehouse Co.

Your client is Warehouse Co., a company that sells warehousing services to other companies for shipping or inventory purposes. The COO loves new …

A Messi Decision

Your client is the CEO of a major English soccer team. He's called you while brimming with excitement after receiving news that Lionel Messi was …

AgriCo

Your client is a U.S.-based agricultural machinery manufacturer that was established in early 1990s and is a well-known and respected brand. The farm …

Betacer

Betacer is a major U.S. electronics manufacturer that offers laptop and desktop PCs, tablets, smartphones, monitors, projectors and cloud solutions …

City Food Bank

One of the U.S. largest food banks - City Food Bank (CFB) - experienced an increase in both demand and donations during the pandemic in 2020. The …

Contagion Containment

Your client is the International Olympic Committee (IOC), and the Summer Olympics are a couple months away. A viral outbreak has occurred in a country …

DrugCo

Our client is pharmaceutical drug company. The company is less profitable on approved drugs than its peer companies. The client has engaged our team …

Getaway Airlines

Getaway Airlines is a U.S. passenger airline that serves mostly vacation destinations. Their revenue has been increasing, however their profits are on …

Met With Problems

Your client is Amy Sherald, the Chief People Officer at the Metropolitan Museum of Art ("The Met"). Located in New York City, the Met is one of the …

Mickey Tires

Mickey Tires is a U.S.-based tire manufacturer. In 2020 their sales shrank by 10% due to the pandemic-related drop in car mileage as states were …

POS Vend

Our client is a U.S.-based point-of-sale (POS) software provider POS Vend that offers inventory systems for retailers and restaurants to process …

Steel Co.

Our client is a steel manufacturing company in the Netherlands. They are considering investing in an advanced analytics tool that will help them …

Sunshine Apparel

Sunshine Apparel offers cool, stylish kid's clothes with unique designs that inspire kids to be outdoors and explore the world with a spirit of …

The Pricing Games

Your client is Next Level Gaming (NLG), a start-up in the E-sports and computer gaming industry based in Los Angeles, California. NLG is planning to …

The Pricing Games

Your client is Next Level Gaming (NLG), a start-up in the E-sports and computer gaming industry based in Los Angeles, California. NLG is planning to …

AFRICAN GOLD MINES CO.

African Gold Mines Co. (AGM) is a junior gold producer with one open pit mine currently in production in Cameroon. The mine was established 10 years …

Electronics manufacturer

Your client is a U.S.-based electronics manufacturer. They have three product lines: PC, laptop, and tablet. Laptop's profitability has been declining …

Grocery retailer

Your client is a U.S.-based grocery retailer with $20B in sales. Their competitors offer lower prices for some product categories while maintaining …

GYMCO

Your client is an international chain of fitness centers, operating in Sub-Saharan Africa, Europe and Southeast Asia. GymCo missed its 2013 growth …

NICA PRODUCTIONS

Nica Productions is an American Media company that is trying to figure out which will be its next project. This company has an extensive experience …

OrthoGel

Your client is OrthoGel, a medical device company that manufacturers a hydrogel used in surgeries to help patients recovery. The gel is applied with a …

PIPELINE OIL TECHNOLOGY

Minerva's University Fluids Research Lab has discovered a more efficient way to transport crude petroleum oil inside pipelines. This new technology …

Snack food company

A snack food company hires a contractor to distribute their products (e.g. cookies, crackers). They would like to bring distribution in-house and hire …

THE BOOKSTORE

Our client, Classic Bookstore (CB), is a traditional bookstore chain in Spain, specialized in non-technical books. CB revenues have stagnated for the …

The Pricing Games

Your client is Next Level Gaming (NLG), a start-up in the E-sports and computer gaming industry based in Los Angeles, California. NLG is planning to …

Green Chips, Clean Chips

Your client, Chip Co., is a manufacturer of semiconductors. While chips help the world in energy efficiency and electrification, the manufacturing …

Fasten your Seatbelts

Our client, Fort North International Airport has seen a 40% increase in passenger complaints on its feedback portal over the past 6 months. The …

New Rubber Plant Investment

The federal government of a foreign country is investigating whether to reopen a rubber factory in a western part of the country. The factory was …

Oat About It

Our Client is Oat Co., a certified B-Corp based in the United States that exclusively produces Oat Milk. They offer a single product, Standard Barista …

Orwells that Ends Well

Your client is Animal Pharma, a public pharmaceutical supplier focused on oral solid medications (e.g., tablets, capsules). Animal Pharma's …

Pet Paws

Your client is PawsPlus Retail, a national specialty retailer offering premium pet food, treats, supplements, toys, and grooming products through 430 …

Scrub Strategy

The CEO of G&P, a consumer product company, has approached you with a new type of sponge known as the smiley. This sponge could be used within many of …

Tiny Ripples Coffee Co.

Your client is Tiny Ripples Coffee Roasters, a mission-driven specialty coffee company based in Durham, NC. Tiny Ripples is recognized for its …

BioPharma LOE

Fuqua & Co. is a global BioPharma firm. In 2009, they acquired a smaller player, Kenan-Flagler Co., for $41B. The key driver was a breakthrough …

GREEN AIRLINES

Due to the recent bankruptcy of a major airline, the aviation authority from Brazil recently opened an auction for landing and takeoff slots in one of …

MedTech Co.

Your client, MedTech Co, is a US-based, mid-sized medical technology manufacturer with five major product lines: diagnostics, surgical tools, …

Biopharma Outsourcing

The client, Genome Bio, is a national biopharma manufacturer of the largest life-saving medicines for diseases and manufactures bio-materials in the …

Jurassic Vale

Vale is a Brazilian multinational corporation engaged in metals and mining and is the largest producer of iron ore and nickel in the world. A few …

Packaging Co.

The client is a US subsidiary of a packaging and shipment firm (e.g., Amcor, Sealed Air, etc.). They want to evaluate whether they should consolidate …

Slippery Soap

The $200 Mn personal care department of a US-based pharmacy client has not reported any profit growth over the last few years. The department consists …

Lonely Gas Station

Our client is the owner of a gas station between towns A and B – 10 miles to each town. He is wondering if it would make sense to add a convenience …

Medical Devices Co

Our client, Medical Devices Co., is a medical device company that manufactures a blood clotting product called BloodStopper. This product is currently …

National Park Service

Our client is the United States Department of the Interior, which is responsible for the National Park Service ("NPS"). The NPS employs park rangers …

Styrofoam Situation

Your client is the CEO of Cup Co, a national supplier of Styrofoam cups to restaurants. While profit has been steady, she is worried about the influx …

To Automate or Not

After returning from a trade show, the CEO of a large grocery distribution center calls you. He enthusiastically describes a new technology which …

A Messi Decision

Your client is the CEO of a major English soccer team. He’s called you while brimming with excitement after receiving news that Lionel Messi was …

Contagion Containment

Met With Problems

Mining Competitive Strategy

Our client is an Australian mining company, whose main product is Iron Ore, which it sells exclusively to China. This company is the largest producer …

Penn & Teller

Our client is Caesars, one of the largest gaming and resort companies in the world. Penn and Teller have been the headlining show at the Rio Hotel …

Unicloth

Our client, Unicloth, is an Asian clothing retailer attempting to establish a profitable presence in the United States. However, since they arrived …