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BDO serves over 11,000 clients who make, distribute, and sell to consumers all across Canada |
Consumer business has changed rapidly in recent years. Although technology has transformed the marketplace, no specific facet has been more influential than the rise of social media. Consumers now have information from trusted sources, friends and colleagues available at their finger tips. Regardless of your role as a producer, transporter or seller of consumer products, innovation and adaptation is critical to giving consumers what they want 24/7.
In response to these changes, consumer focused businesses have evolved to protect their brands and create an impressive array of products and services, all while reducing the time to market. BDO has helped clients prosper in good and in challenging times, providing insights on cost containment, accurate forecasting, inventory control, and sales and revenue management growth strategy.
We have extensive experience working with various clients across all sectors in the industry and our professionals understand the issues affecting your business, including:
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Protecting and building your brand
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Finding opportunities in the evolving regulatory environment
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Meeting consumer and customer needs
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Communicating in a transparent online marketplace
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Driving growth in new markets
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Innovation and continuous improvement
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Environmental and community issues
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Financial and currency fluctuations, impacting both customer demand and the cost of supply
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Cost controls to manage shrinkage and maximize profitability
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Make or outsource decisions
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Managing supply chain risk and inventories
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Management and skilled labour shortages
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Evolving technology
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Building the value of your business
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Transition of your business to the next generation or to management
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Consumer business specialties
BDO helps clients address the changing needs of their companies in key segments of the consumer business industry ― in retail, manufacturing consumer goods, or services. Our key industry sectors include:
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Consumer products
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Consumer services
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Retail trade
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- Tourism, hospitality and leisure
- Transportation
- Warehousing and distribution
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Services
To help clients address the key issues in the consumer business sector we have tailored our services. These include:
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Audit and assurance
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Taxation
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Risk management
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Financial advisory
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Industry involvement
We have extensive experience in the consumer business sector, working closely with clients as their auditors, taxation consultants and corporate finance advisors. Our active participation in a multitude of international organizations enables us to be responsive to emerging industry issues. Our specific involvement in Canada includes:
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Food and Consumer Products of Canada (FCPC)
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Food Processors of Canada (FPC)
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Canadian Franchise Association (CFA)
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Retail Council of Canada (RCC)
Consumer business publications
| Contact us |
Bob McMahon
National Leader, Consumer Business
Phone: 905-272-7818
Email: Bmcmahon@bdo.ca |
