Consumer Goods

Consumer Goods

Procurement Imperatives for Consumer Companies in 2026

As consumer behavior shifts structurally and traditional margin levers lose effectiveness, procurement is emerging as a decisive leadership lever. This article explores how leading consumer companies are redesigning portfolios, supply networks, and d...

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How Consumer Goods Leaders Can Outpace Raw Material Disruption

In the face of relentless price shocks, tariffs, and supply risk, procurement has become an existential priority for Europe’s consumer goods leaders. Based on Inverto’s Raw Materials Study 2025, this article reveals how the sector’s most forward-thin...

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Turning Volatility into Advantage: How S&OP Bridges Procu...

Black Friday exposes a familiar fault line between commercial ambition and supply readiness. The winners aren’t those with better forecasts - they’re the ones who connect ambition with execution through one leadership discipline: S&OP. Discover how t...

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Mastering EUDR: Turning Compliance into Strategic Advantage

EUDR isn’t just a compliance challenge—it’s a strategic inflection point. From December 2025, companies trading in deforestation-linked commodities must meet strict EU standards. Leading firms are seizing this moment to rethink procurement, strengthe...

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Elevating Procurement in Consumer

This article is part of Inverto's Inside the CPO Agenda series, which supplements findings from the broader CPO Survey through in-depth qualitative interviews. The highlighted case study comes from a global consumer goods company transforming its pro...

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Inverto Raw Materials Study 2025

New survey results: How tariffs, price pressure & supply risks are shaping sourcing in 2025 — with key trends & actionable insights for procurement leaders.

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Food prices expected to remain volatile

Food prices are expected to remain volatile through 2025, says Inverto, the procurement and supply chain management subsidiary of Boston Consulting Group.

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Innovative e-commerce packaging: your sustainability blueprint

E-commerce has reshaped how consumers shop, but behind the convenience lies a critical challenge—packaging. No longer just a necessity, it’s a strategic advantage. As online retail grows, brands must balance cost, sustainability, and customer experie...

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Top 5 trends in consumer procurement & supply chain for 2...

Supply chains in the consumer sector face unprecedented pressure—rising costs, shifting consumer expectations, and the demand for sustainability are reshaping the game.

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Is nearshoring a suitable strategy for your fashion brand?

Fashion brands are increasingly relocating their manufacturing operations from Asia to North Africa and regions closer to their primary markets.