Companies competing in today's consumer markets have experienced unprecedented change. Retail and consumer products companies are having to respond at an ever greater pace to:
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Increasingly sophisticated consumers |
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Global expansion of retailers |
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Consolidation and concentration on major brands among suppliers |
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Concerns about safety, quality, competition and ethical sourcing, leading to increasing regulation |
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New technologies |
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Issues in dealing with new markets, economic uncertainty and changing regulations |
KPMG works closely with its clients around the world to help them develop appropriate strategies, manage the business and technology risks, and put in place the necessary implementation programmes in a timely and effective way.
KPMG's approach is based on understanding the issues affecting the marketplace. We work closely with a number of leading industry organisations providing support in understanding and tackling some of the major issues facing the industry. We are also active in the sponsorship of industry-wide research and events.