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...
BCG & Inverto analysis: Private Labels Emerge as Key Grow...
A BCG and Inverto analysis shows that consumers increasingly associate private labels with quality and value, especially in non-food categories. Strong procurement and supply chain capabilities are key to unlocking margin potential and long-term comp...
The Next Private Label Frontier: How Retailers Can Win in Non-...
Non-food private labels are no longer a price play—they are a margin and differentiation opportunity. Retailers can unlock up to 3–5 percentage points of gross-margin uplift by rethinking sourcing, brand strategy, and execution. Explore the insights ...
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...
Unlocking competitive advantage: why indirect spend is a strat...
The retail industry faces unprecedented disruption—from inflation and geopolitical uncertainty to fragile supply chains. Amid this volatility, indirect spend has emerged as a critical yet underleveraged lever for resilience and profitability. In this...
Retail in transition: How AI can pave the way to cost savings
Retailers face rising cost pressures, yet inefficiencies in procurement and operations continue to erode margins. While direct procurement has been optimized, indirect spend—often 10-15% of total revenue—remains a hidden opportunity for savings. AI-p...
