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Thinking differently, competing powerfully - Ernst & Young - South Africa

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.

Beverage industry growth opportunities
Beverage companies are aiming for growth by leveraging consumer insights, focusing on rapidly expanding emerging markets and looking for acquisition opportunities. Learn more.
Consumer Products Deals Quarterly: Q3 2011

Deal volumes decreased in the third quarter, but activity in Asia Pacific continued to grow. Read more about this quarter's trends.

Consumer products IFRS financial statements survey

Consumer product companies answered our questions about their IFRS practices. How does your entity compare to their benchmarks?

Building profitable retail relationships
Commercial demands of retailers and broader economic challenges are squeezing consumer product companies. Discover how you can build profitable relationships in this environment.
Consumer Products Deals Quarterly: Q2 2011

Deal volumes recovered in Q2 11 after a weaker first quarter, but the bounce back was based on a larger number of smaller deals. And despite economic uncertainty, the appetite for large transactions remains. Discover which trends are driving transactions and gain insight into the industry’s future outlook.

Cracking Russia: consumer product approaches in 2011

Consumer products companies are struggling to crack Russia. Many are failing to meet market growth estimates and are lagging uncomfortably behind headquarters’ expectations. What are the lessons from 2011 so far and what are the critical success factors? We look at what’s been achieved and what lies ahead.

Top 10 risks and opportunities: retail sector
Market volatility, pricing pressure, variations in market performance, demanding stakeholders — all have contributed to a global economy that encourages competitive drive. With that drive comes opportunity. We explore the top 10 risks and opportunities in the retail sector.
Consumer Products Deals Quarterly: recovery still building?

Deal volume in Q4 2010 rose 18% in the consumer products sector. Overall, deal volume was up 38% in 2010. We assess what’s driving consumer products deals, which subsectors are the most active and identify the key players. Learn about the market.

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Contacts

Derek Engelbrecht 
Retail and Consumer Products Sector Leader

Retail Trends Picture  

Festive Season Retail Trends Survey

Top 10 risks and opportunities: retail sector

Market volatility, pricing pressure, variations in market performance, demanding stakeholders — all have contributed to a global economy that encourages competitive drive. With that drive comes opportunity. We explore the top 10 risks and opportunities in the retail sector.

Consumer products thought leadership: 

Visit our library to find a list of publications.

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