Consumer Products Overview - Ernst & Young - United States

Which trends are largely affecting deal activity across the sector? Will deal volumes rebound after last quarter’s three-year low? Find out here and get a first-hand look at which sub-sectors (including tobacco, food, beverages and HPC) and geographies are most active, and who the key players are.

The introduction of dual GST in April 2010 will not only simplify the current system and lower the costs of doing business, it will act as a catalyst for the fundamental redesign of supply chains. This change will also bring India into line with many developed countries. Discover the far-reaching implications for CP companies (pdf, 806.5kb)

If you had the opportunity to improve your company’s cash flow, costs and service while maintaining flexibility, wouldn’t you take it? Well you can, simply by creating an effective working capital management strategy. Learn which steps will be instrumental in helping you benefit from this largely untapped source of liquidity.

Rising expectations of consumers and stakeholders have fueled a level of competitiveness unlike any other sector. So, besides driving up value and reducing costs, how can you enhance supply chain performance to increase the 'size of the prize'? We reveal strategies that could likely mean the difference to your bottom line.

While many leading consumer product companies have implemented cost reduction initiatives as a result of the global recession, 70% of them have not improved their cost/revenue ratio. Don’t become another statistic! Instead, learn which strategies can make all the difference in creating sustainable cost improvements over the long-term (pdf, 243.4kb) 

If you’ve been delaying the conversion process to IFRS, you might want to consider utilizing Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) personnel and operational audit staff. They can evaluate the IFRS’ effects on your business operations and help prepare your internal control and systems for IFRS now