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In today's dynamic business environment, CEOs and CFOs face constant challenges. PwC Germany and Strategy& are here to help with a unique suite of services in performance and restructuring. Our combined expertise provides comprehensive guidance and support to executives, regardless of where they are on their growth journey. Strategy& excels in strategic realignment and operational restructuring, while PwC is a leader in financial restructuring. Together, we can help you successfully address acute financial issues, maintain flexibility and build resilience during difficult times.
We combine strategic and financial proficiency to empower companies undergoing transformation and drive lasting value. Our shared goal is to improve your company's performance through precise analysis and measurable outcomes, while establishing the groundwork for future success and a sustainable business model. Our strength lies in the seamless integration of strategy, execution, and financing expertise for the transformation, ensuring long-term competitive advantages while fostering stability and trust among stakeholders.
Consumer goods and retail
In the consumer goods and retail sector, companies are still experiencing rapid transformation due to geopolitical uncertainties, supply chain disruptions, and cost pressures, alongside shifting consumer behaviors. Digital channels are increasingly influencing people’s shopping and brand experiences. Additionally, the industry must prepare for a new wave of consumers. By 2030, a generational shift will occur as Generation Z, the digital natives, replaces the baby boomers, placing significant emphasis on sustainability and innovative technologies.
Consumer goods manufacturers and retailers must address these challenges by developing adaptable business models that balance customer focus with cost efficiency. New strategies are essential for future success: prioritizing customer-centric approaches with personalized shopping experiences - both online and offline, achieving cost efficiency through new revenue streams and optimized processes, implementing seamless omnichannel strategies with a flexible supply chain, adhering to sustainability standards, and investing in innovative technologies.
Energy and utilities
The energy and utilities sector has been under immense pressure due to the increase in volatile energy and commodity costs driven by geopolitical conflicts and high inflation. In fact, Europe continue to face some of the highest electricity and gas prices in the world. Companies are grappling with these rising costs as well as others, material shortages, and declining demand, leading to reduced production. Beyond economic challenges, employment gaps and weak competitiveness also highlight underlying structural issues.
As a result, an increasing number of companies are considering scaling back production even more or relocating their operations abroad. For large enterprises, consistently prioritizing operational excellence and optimizing the use of existing facilities will continue to be crucial. Additionally, strategically leveraging the organization’s product portfolio and international locations can help mitigate domestic economic fluctuations. Active energy management and strategic partnerships are key to enhancing resilience against volatile energy and commodity prices.
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Learn more about our strategic approach to business transformation in this brief summary of the entire book.