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Succeeding in a Volatile Market
The Retail Value Chain
TechnoVision 2012: Bringing Business Technology to Life
Collaborating for Innovation
Customer-Centric Assortment Planning
The 21st Century Shrink Program
Proven Tools for a Successful Retail Transformation
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What's in Store


As we enter the holiday season, there is little joy for most retailers and CPG companies. Consumer confidence in many countries is at the lowest level in decades and retail sales are declining rapidly. Gloomy indeed, but no reason not to change along with your consumers.
 
Despite the tough economic, social and environmental climate that we operate in, there are many opportunities for our industry to continue to grow and to better serve our consumers' needs. The new report, "Succeeding in a Volatile Market – 2018: The Future Value Chain," examines the changing trends and dynamics that will impact the industry in the coming decade. Highlighting the findings of 130 of the industry's leading practitioners, the study advises that it is imperative for manufacturers and retailers to work together to more effectively meet consumer demands in this volatile market.
 
Enjoy this edition of "Off the Shelf." And if you're interested in learning more about any of the topics please request a briefing and we'll contact you with further information.
 

Brian Girouard   Brian Girouard
Global Consumer Products & Retail Leader
brian.girouard@capgemini.com

 


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Succeeding in a Volatile Market


2018: The Future Value Chain study examines changing trends and dynamics.

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The Retail Value Chain



New book explores changes in the retail industry and outlines strategic options.

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TechnoVision 2012


The move from information technology to business technology.

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Collaborating for Innovation


Collaborating for Innovation This new global study from Capgemini found that participants across all industries agreed that innovation initiatives are vital to the growth and sustainability of their businesses. By focusing on continually improving internal innovation, companies can benefit from a long-term competitive advantage.

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Customer-Centric Assortment Planning

Customer-Centric Assortment Planning Taking a customer-centric approach to assortment planning can help retailers optimize local assortment, resulting in increased sales, lower costs and an improved in-store experience.

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The 21st Century Shrink Program: Analytics, Reporting and the High-Response Protocol

The 21st Century Shrink Program: Analytics, Reporting and the High-Response Protocol Capgemini has successfully completed shrink analytics and reporting programs in numerous retail environments, including grocery, chain drug, mass and specialty stores. This whitepaper explains our comprehensive, three-pronged approach: data analytics, a robust reporting platform and a targeted, high-response action plan.

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Proven Tools for a Successful Retail Transformation

Proven Tools for a Successful Retail Transformation The Capgemini Retail Solutions Center (CRESCENT) located in Kolkata, India, in collaboration with our global retail practice, has industrialized leading practices in retail, as well as those specific to SAP for Retail, SAP Point of Sale and SAP Apparel & Footwear Solution (AFS). A host of assets can help companies reach their objectives more quickly, reduce risk and lower costs, while improving the overall quality of the solution.

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ABOUT CAPGEMINI


Capgemini, one of the world's foremost providers of consulting, technology and outsourcing services, enables its clients to transform and perform through technologies. Capgemini provides its clients with insights and capabilities that boost their freedom to achieve superior results through a unique way of working - the Collaborative Business Experience - and through a global delivery model called RightshoreŽ, which aims to offer the right resources in the right location at competitive cost. Present in 36 countries, Capgemini reported 2007 global revenues of 8.7 billion euros and employs over 83,000 people worldwide. 

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