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Thinking differently, competing powerfully

Whether it’s squeezed margins, brand erosion or new regulatory requirements, you need to think differently if your consumer products business is to prosper.

And if it’s fresh thinking you want, Ernst & Young can help.

We work with many of the world’s leading consumer products businesses in tackling their key strategic challenges.

We can help you achieve the best deals from transactions and increase the profitability of your brands. We can support you in driving down costs while improving productivity, to help you build a business that’s sustainable in the long term. And we can help you manage risks and make the most of opportunities in emerging markets.

Our Global Consumer Products Center plays a big part in making this possible. It provides a focus for our team of professionals in providing assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services around the world. And it engages industry stakeholders through research, thought leadership and events to develop insights and services that meet your industry’s evolving requirements.

So you get the understanding you need to compete powerfully in your market.

Consumer Products Deals Quarterly: Q2 12
Following three consecutive quarterly declines, deal activity stabilized in Q2 12. Our report explains.
Managing demanding stakeholders

At a meeting in June 2012 hosted by Ernst & Young, attendees expressed a strong belief that the longer-term outlook for Russia is positive.

Back-to-school spending to increase 2.5% in Canada

Back-to-school spending is set to climb only 2.5% over last year in Canada despite the early start to the shopping season. Learn more.

Cash on the table: consumer products working capital management

For the consumer products industry, 2011 was a particularly challenging year. Consumer product segments have fared very differently in terms of WC results. Learn why.

Consumer Product Deals Quarterly: Q1 12
Why has consumer products M&A slowed to its lowest level in three years? Our quarterly report offers insights.
Creating value in the brand new order

The traditional consumer products operating model is no longer fit for its purpose. Learn how to make the brand new order work for you.

Getting real about Russia

Learn how local consumer products  are building agility, discipline and rigor to deliver predictable top and bottom line growth in Russia.

Consumer Products Deals Quarterly: Q4 11

Despite uncertainly throughout 2011, corporates and private equity houses continue to display an appetite for M&A activity. Read more about this quarter's trends.

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Contacts

Daniel Baer 
Canadian Leader
Consumer Products
514 879 2603

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