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Consumer products and Retail

The retail, consumer products, and luxury sectors are experiencing profound changes. Digital transformation is reshaping how businesses operate, introducing advanced technologies that enhance customer engagement and streamline operations. In tandem, strategic considerations such as market-specific dynamics and innovative business models are becoming increasingly crucial. Companies are pivoting towards omnichannel strategies and personalized experiences to boost customer loyalty and drive growth.

Moreover, product innovation and enhanced supply chain management are revolutionizing how goods are produced and delivered, ensuring higher quality and faster time-to-market. The pressure to meet ESG standards and the demand for sustainable practices are reshaping business priorities, leading to the development of eco-friendly products and ethical sourcing strategies.

Lastly, the evolving preferences of consumers are compelling companies to adopt agile approaches to stay ahead in a competitive market.

In the rapidly shifting landscape of the retail, consumer products, and luxury sectors, CYLAD is serving the entire value chain in rethinking organizational models, unlocking innovation, seizing emerging opportunities, and positioning your business for long-term success.

Helping consumer products & retail actors all along the value chain

Cosmetics

Innovation & other growth levers, time-to-market acceleration, sustainability, international footprint & cost competitiveness are key challenges for cosmetics firms. Our experts help to find the right levers to drive operational excellence across the different stages of the product development and life cycle.

Luxury Products

Our deep knowledge of the luxury market allows us to assist our clients in maintaining their brand prestige while driving innovation and growth. We work with luxury brands on many topics from enhancing their customer experience and personalizing marketing strategies to optimizing their supply chain and ensuring the highest standards of quality and sustainability in their products.

Agrifood

With a strong focus on profit optimization, we support our clients in framing and launching challenging Transformation Programs.

The main objectives lie in aligning the executive committee on the strategic roadmap to restore competitiveness and prepare for the future, as well as ensuring concrete transformation at the operational level.

Consumer Products

Leveraging our strong understanding of consumer behavior and market trends, we collaborate with clients in the consumer products industry to streamline their product development, optimize manufacturing processes, and enhance go-to-market strategies. Our team helps businesses navigate challenges in sourcing, production, and distribution while staying ahead of evolving consumer demands and regulatory requirements.

Retail

Our expertise in the retail sector enables us to support clients across the entire spectrum of their operations, from shaping and implementing sustainability frameworks and initiatives, revisiting store formats and operating models to optimizing in-store experiences and digital channels, and refining supply chain management and logistics. We assist retailers in understanding their consumer’s missions, designing value propositions adapted to changing consumer behaviors, enhancing customer loyalty programs, and implementing data-driven strategies for better decision-making and growth.

How we can support

 

STRATEGY

 

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

  • Time-to-Market optimization
  • Cost optimization
  • Function x Project matrix organization
  • Life Cycle Management and product evolution
  • Artworks and packaging process optimization

 

POrtfolio & project management

  • Portfolio management and value governance
  • Project performance management
  • Project management excellence
  • Ressource management

 

Operations

  • S&OP process & governance
  • Stock optimization
  • Subcontrating management
  • Support functions efficiency

 

 

 

Operational excellence

  • Support functions efficiency

 

Contacts

Laurence Massat

Partner / France

Toulouse

Adrian Hofer

Partner / Switzerland

Zurich

Cécilia Combey

Principal

Toulouse

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