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Revenue growth is critical — but price hikes alone won’t sustain it. CPG companies are #ShapingTomorrowWithAI, using intelligent RGM strategies to make smarter pricing, promotion, and product mix decisions. From predictive simulations and competitor benchmarking to AI-powered dashboards and data-driven insights, brands are unlocking new ways to grow — sustainably and strategically. Discover more in the Infosys Consumer, Retail & Logistics Journal: infy.com/43d7VjZ #InfosysCRLJournal #ConsumerNext

Redefining Innovation in Consumer Goods Innovation in CPG is no longer about marginal product improvements. It’s about designing for a more complex, fast-moving and unpredictable consumer environment. At PwC, we see innovation being redefined by agile R&D, real-time consumer signals and AI-powered insight loops. The brands that succeed will be those able to act with both speed and precision. Explore how the most forward-looking companies are reinventing their approach: https://lnkd.in/epQS8CUy #Innovation #ConsumerGoods #CPG #PwCInsights #PwCBelgium https://pwc.smh.re/1erS

Redefining Innovation in Consumer Goods Innovation in CPG is no longer about marginal product improvements. It’s about designing for a more complex, fast-moving and unpredictable consumer environment. At PwC, we see innovation being redefined by agile R&D, real-time consumer signals and AI-powered insight loops. The brands that succeed will be those able to act with both speed and precision. Explore how the most forward-looking companies are reinventing their approach: https://lnkd.in/e5ai-y4k #Innovation #ConsumerGoods #CPG #PwCInsights #PwCBelgium

Redefining Innovation in Consumer Goods Innovation in CPG is no longer about marginal product improvements. It’s about designing for a more complex, fast-moving and unpredictable consumer environment. At PwC, we see innovation being redefined by agile R&D, real-time consumer signals and AI-powered insight loops. The brands that succeed will be those able to act with both speed and precision. Explore how the most forward-looking companies are reinventing their approach: https://lnkd.in/exJ9jqPN #Innovation #ConsumerGoods #CPG #PwCInsights #PwCBelgium

As we get ready to kick off Empower India this week, we’re spotlighting a session that showcases how global supply chain teams are transforming the way decisions get made. Sachin Bajaj of AkzoNobel and Tarun Sudan of Kuehne+Nagel will lead “From Back Office to Brain Trust: The Rise of GCC Decision Intelligence,” exploring how Global Capability Centers are evolving from analytics hubs to true decision engines. With access to vast datasets, cloud compute, and platforms like Lyric, these teams are leading the shift from static modeling to live digital twins that continuously learn, simulate, and optimize. They’ll share how India-based modeling and analytics teams are driving real-world network redesigns, transportation planning, and sustainability trade-offs, reshaping how global supply chains respond to disruption, complexity, and change. #LyricEmpowerIndia #DecisionIntelligence #SupplyChainAI #DigitalTwins

Thanks to all those that joined our CPG Breakfast with the Deloitte Value Creation team yesterday - a great, interactive discussion on Consumer Trends, M&A, and Working Capital & Supply Chain initiatives. Key takeaways in what we’re seeing as we head into 2026… → Deal-making is back - deal volumes below 2021 peaks but deal sizes increasing: shift toward higher conviction, strategically driven transactions → PE returning, we’re seeing a lot of bolt-ons to existing portfolios/platforms. → Premium, authentic, exportable brands with pricing power still command attention: in particular low/no alcohol, functional beverages, clean label, and personal care. → Digital and D2C capabilities = valuation uplift. Owning your customer data matters. → Regulation (HFSS, packaging, sustainability reporting) is reshaping portfolios. → GenAI is transformation deal execution: faster data analysis, real-time insights, scenario modelling. Finance is at the centre of this… → Pre-deal: stress-testing theses, quantifying synergies. → Diligence: forward-looking resilience and quality of earnings. → Post-deal: integrating, tracking RGM KPIs, landing value in the P&L. There is plenty of opportunity in supply chain value now... → Logistics is a big deflationary opportunity post-Covid—20%+ savings are possible. → Network optimisation, routing, and data-driven procurement can unlock quick wins. If you’re a CPG founder, CFO, or PE operator navigating this, happy to swap notes. #ConsumerM&A #ConsumerTrends #CFO #M&A #supplychain #workingcapital

Consumer stocks experienced declines amid a market rally driven by artificial intelligence-related sectors ahead of upcoming earnings reports. Companies such as major retailers and consumer goods producers showed cautious investor sentiment due to anticipated mixed quarterly results. The performance highlights sector rotation within equity markets as investors favor AI-focused technology firms while awaiting key earnings data expected to influence market trends and investment strategies in early November 2025. How do you think the shift towards AI-focused investments will shape the future of consumer brands? #StockMarket #AIFuture

The global subscription market is projected to grow at a 19% CAGR up to 2032 (Deloitte, 2025). However, the uptake and usage in subscriptions varies significantly between regions; scaling across borders demands a nuanced approach, one that adapts to diverse consumer behaviours, cultural expectations, and definitions of value.    In Europe, adoption still lags behind the U.S. and varies widely by region. In Belgium, for example, a strong physical shopping culture limits subscription uptake. Deloitte (2025) found that Belgian consumers are deterred by limited plan flexibility, lack of trial period, and opaque pricing structures, while they’re drawn to models that prioritise convenience and sustainability.    International expansion demands adaptation, not replication. Embedding customer intelligence into your subscription model helps identify what drives value in each market whether that’s convenience, sustainability, or flexibility. Those who can cater to local preferences whilst maintaining a unified intelligence layer will turn fragmented markets into connected growth. Read the full Deloitte report here: https://lnkd.in/eX_zDziT

Great morning earlier this week at our CPG Breakfast with the Deloitte Value Creation team, an insightful conversation on where Consumer, M&A, and Supply Chain are heading as we move into 2026. Big thank you to Dominic Carter and his team for all of their insights. A few headlines that really stood out: → M&A confidence is returning. Fewer deals than the 2021 boom, but bigger, more strategic, and more disciplined. → PE is very active again - lots of buy-and-build across wellness, functional food & drink, and premium brands. → Strong, authentic, exportable brands still cut through. Pricing power + clear positioning = investor attention. → Digital capability continues to drive valuation - especially first-party data, D2C readiness, and retail media. → GenAI is now embedded across the deal cycle - synergy modelling, diligence, forecasting, integration. On the operations side, the value story is just as compelling: → Demand volatility, labour costs and inventory challenges continue - but AI-driven forecasting and network optimisation are showing real potential to unlock significant gains. → Logistics and procurement remain major levers for margin resilience. → One source of truth for demand, cost-to-serve and supply chain data is becoming essential. And throughout all of this, Finance department remain the anchor - shaping deal logic, validating resilience, and ensuring value lands in the P&L post-close. If you’re a CPG founder, CFO, or investor navigating growth, M&A, or supply chain optimisation, I'd be happy to share the slides from the event.

At the recent CPO Exchange event hosted by Cognizant and West Monroe, leaders came together to challenge what’s possible in procurement: in a landscape defined by cost pressures, changing technology ecosystems and shifting talent, AI has emerged as procurement’s new edge.    The conversations also explored how Agentic AI can reshape procurement by:-   ➡️Compressing cycle times with multi-agent orchestration   ➡️Leveraging awareness of global regulations and tariffs   ➡️Driving continuous cost optimization with predictive intelligence   These insights mark the beginning of a new playbook. One that empowers CPOs to lead with data, agility, and purpose.   See how the future of procurement is taking shape.   Ravi Kumar S | Jatin Dalal | Surya Gummadi | Anurag Vardhan Sinha | Vijay Anand | Anand Srinivasan | Deepak Sharma | Ankur Singh | Vijeya Shankher DG | Ajay Ganti | Aneesh Desikan | Steven Kirz | Dhaval Moogimane | Gordon Wong | Joseph (Joey) Fazio | Ann Libbey | Ashish Singhal | Brian White | Denise Accurso | Paul-Michael Yau | Nathan Hemmer | Michael Powers II | Megan Zimmermann | Anu Gardiner | Geoffrey G. | Keith Molloy | Arif Faruki | Antonella Bonanni | Andriana Albert | Neeraj Deuskar | Sikta Samantaray | Traci MacRae | ASHWINKUMAR DP | Jennifer Sundbakken, MBA | Lori W.   #CPOExchange #CognizantCMT #WestMonroe #StrategicSourcing