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    Consumer Goods and Retail

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    Innovative solutions and success drivers – your industry in focus

    In the consumer goods sector, manufacturers face the challenge of making their production and supply chain processes more efficient and sustainable. Product innovations and rapid market launches are just as important as adapting to current consumer trends. The use of smart manufacturing and the Internet of Things (IoT) supports the optimization of production processes and helps reduce costs. 

    In the retail sector, retailers must increasingly focus on omnichannel strategies to ensure a seamless shopping experience. The integration of e-commerce and mobile platforms is essential. At the same time, personalizing the shopping experience through data analysis and artificial intelligence is key to increasing customer loyalty and satisfaction. 

    Industry challenges

    Digital transformation

    • Outdated IT systems and lack of integration with modern technologies
    • High investment demand for digitizing the entire value chain

    Sustainability and climate neutrality

    • Increasing requirements for transparency in the supply chain
    • Transition to sustainable production and packaging solutions

    Complex supply chains

    • Global supply chain disruptions and rising logistics costs
    • Growing pressure to improve efficiency and traceability of supply chains

    Customer expectations

    • Rising demand for personalized products and seamless omnichannel experiences
    • Expectations for fast delivery times and high product availability 

    Regulatory requirements

    • Compliance with strict regulations (e.g. data protection, environmental protection, product safety)

    Our services for you

    IT Transformation

    IT transformation includes the modernization of IT infrastructure, including a potential move to cloud technology. This involves reconfiguring systems to, for example, take advantage of cloud-based technologies. 

    Digital Transformation

    The use of new technologies and their impact drive active change within the industry. The goal is to introduce and expand existing innovative technologies and solutions far beyond simple IT modernization.

    Process Transformation

    Process transformation involves the fundamental redesign of business processes to improve efficiency, customer focus, and competitiveness. This includes optimizing workflows across the entire value chain.

    Business Transformation

    Business transformation applies to the entire company and encompasses all other types of transformation. It focuses on corporate strategy, organizational structure, and company culture. This type of transformation reaches not only technology and IT systems but also the people involved in the process.

    Key focus sectors

    Thanks to the successful implementation of numerous projects, we have built up comprehensive expertise in two specific sectors. This specialization not only allows us to understand the unique requirements and challenges of these industries but also to develop tailored solutions that create added value. Discover what distinguishes these areas and how we can best support you in your projects and lead them to success.

    FMCG

    The Fast-moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector includes the production, marketing, and distribution of everyday items such as food, hygiene, products, cosmetics, and cleaning supplies. Increasingly complex supply chains, rapidly changing customer demands, intense competition, and the focus on sustainability require optimal adjustments to ever-changing conditions. 

    Precious Metals

    This sector involves the use of precious metals in a broad product range. These materials are valued for their aesthetic, symbolic, and functional properties and play a key role in the positioning of premium and luxury brands. This dynamic market is strongly influenced by global economic trends, raw material prices, and the growing interest in sustainable and ethically sourced materials. 

    Beverages

    This sector includes the production, marketing, and distribution of beverages, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. This market is shaped by strong competition, shifting consumer preferences, and an increasing focus on health, sustainability and innovative packaging design. Important trends play a significant role in the shaping of this dynamic sector. 

    Customer success stories

    Our industry expertise in practice

     

    "Scheer has taken the step together with us and challenged us more and more. With this partnership we also want to improve strategies & processes."

    – Michael Schützler, IT Lead, Organization and Communication, frischli Milchwerke GmbH

    Our industry expertise

    Your benefits at a glance

    • Benefit from future-proof transformation in the consumer goods and retail environment with a partner at eye level
    • With extensive industry knowledge and modern technological expertise, we support you in your transformation projects - whether IT, digital ERP, or business transformation.
    • Together, we develop solutions tailored to your individual needs.
    • With pioneering spirit and a clear focus on innovative technologies, we drive your progress forward. Quality is our priority - because it is the foundation of sustainable success.
    • Together, we lay the foundation for a successful future – digital, sustainable, and visionary.

    For the successful implementation of business transformations, we rely on proven partner solutions: 

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    Your expert

    Frank Kuhlmeier

    Consumer Goods and Retail