Consumer Goods Transforming disruption into a competitive edge Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) companies face unique challenges and opportunities as e-commerce models become integral to their success and direct-to-consumer online sales overturn traditional retail models. Alongside these changes comes an industry-wide trend toward sustainability solutions, including the use of reusable, sustainable, compostable packaging and a desire for companies to reflect sustainable brand values as the popularity of purpose-driven brands increases.In response, brands must build supply chain resiliency and agility, including the design of regional and tailor-made supply chains focusing on faster and easier delivery options for consumers. All of this transformation must take place while mitigating risks to supply chain reliability, dealing with labor shortages and cyber threats, and responding to shifts in operating models to work from home. What we do Our services Sectors we serve Leadership Insights Our services for Consumer goods companies Pro Briefcase Enterprise Data and Analytics We help companies build a data-driven culture by developing, designing, and implementing advanced analytics and digitalisation. We help access vital data, turn data into actionable insights, and utilise AI technologies to optimise business results. Pro Building office Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) Consumer Goods companies face material ESG risks across the value chain, along with the ever-growing demands and expectations from consumers around sustainability. We help companies respond to these risks and opportunities through ESG strategy assessment and creation. Pro Document Files Cloud We help companies implement and adopt cloud capabilities aligned with defined business outcomes, including cost savings, agility, scalability, innovation, and the use of cloud for IT modernisation and digital transformation. Pro Legal Briefcase Digital Transformation From supporting growth in e-commerce to replacing legacy applications, we assist through every stage of digital transformation. Through automation, we work with clients to reduce operational costs, implement metrics and governance to drive impact, and harness data and analytics to drive performance. Pro Rightmark Square Supply Chain Management We help companies meet supply chain demands around quality, speed of delivery, and overall performance by identifying and scrutinising new suppliers, selecting and prioritising parts purchases, providing staff training, and preparing for anticipated disruptions. Pro Screen System Integration Cybersecurity We help companies design, implement, and manage cyber capabilities while protecting data and business assets. We help implement regulatory compliance, privacy, and third-party risk management programs, while building trust with stakeholders. Pro Workflow Flowchart Data Privacy With the fast growth of e-commerce and an expansion of loyalty programs, there has been an increase in concerns over data privacy. We help organisations build, assess, and strengthen data privacy programs and ensure compliance with the growing list of privacy regulations to protect customer trust. Sectors we serve Transform for evolving customer needs Consumer goods and services Protiviti helps CPG organisations to rethink core business operations and transform for evolving customer needs and stakeholders’ expectations. Our expertise helps companies to respond quickly to challenges and identify innovative ways to embed resilience, optimise margin and improve operational performance. Transform for evolving customer needs Featured insights INSIGHTS PAPER Top digital experience trends in 2025 and beyond Navigate the dynamic digital landscape of 2025 and beyond. Stay ahead with agility, insights, and a customer-centric approach. 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PODCAST Podcast | Strategic Sourcing: Gaining Advantage, Mitigating Risk – with Lucas Manganaro Supply chain management continues to be a hot topic in countless organisations in light of ongoing geopolitical challenges, evolving impacts of climate change, new tariffs, changing labor markets, and much more. How can supply chain and procurement... RESEARCH GUIDE FAQ Guide on the Use of AI for Financial Crime Compliance Ask financial crime professionals what the most challenging part of their job is, and most will likely say it is the timely identification of suspicious activity. As much as companies have worked to improve their detection capabilities given their... INSIGHTS PAPER Best Practices for Building a Sustainable PCI DSS Compliance Program Creating and maintaining a sustainable PCI DSS compliance program is a crucial and complex task for organisations to protect payment card transactions and uphold consumer trust. However, despite the PCI DSS standard being around for almost 20 years,... Button Button Featured client stories Trusted Partnerships and Collaborative Efforts Drive Success in Data Privacy Initiatives We partnered with the client in building and maturing a data privacy program, including enhancing the company’s privacy rights process into a universal, globally scalable webform intake, 10+ custom workflows and an encrypted portal. Leveraged... Finance Transformation Sets Course for Future Success A U.S.-based global skincare company was unable to provide timely financial reporting and performance analytics to its key stakeholders and private equity sponsor. Protiviti partnered with the company’s CFO, VP of Finance, Controller, and key... 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Multinational Consumer Products Company Modernises FP&A Globally with SAP Analytics Cloud This U.S.-based client is a multi-national consumer products company that has been in business for more than 150 years and now has more than 40,000 employees in 80 countries around the globe. Button Button Leadership Carol Raimo Carol Raimo is Protiviti's Global Consumer Products and Services Industry Lead and has over 36 years of consulting experience. She is responsible for setting the strategy to provide industry-specific solutions to clients as they transform their business. Strategic areas ... Learn More Alessandro Cencioni Alessandro Cencioni è Managing Director presso i nostri uffici di Milano e Roma. In Protiviti Italia dalla fondazione (anno 2004) come Director e quindi dal 2006 come Managing Director, ha maturato la propria precedente esperienza professionale in primari network di ... Learn More