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2024 consumer goods industry outlook

October 29, 2024

Consumer goods industry outlook: Key takeaways

Price competitiveness, product alignment and buyer experience become more important in a climate of higher capital costs and a tight consumer market. 

Consumer goods companies that understand the changing conditions and invest now in operational efficiencies stand to improve margins and gain market share.

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Understanding the core consumer will enable strategies to drive margin improvement.

Consumer goods sector trend #1: Pricing considerations

As consumer spending decreases to cooler sustainable levels, consumer goods companies have the challenge of determining the right pricing for their products. Learn more about key pricing strategies for middle market businesses.

Consumer goods sector trend #2: Supply chain challenges

As supply chain concerns resurface, companies are once again evaluating the diversification of their supplier bases. Find out why middle market companies should be evaluating their supply chain.

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