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Welcome to the July edition.

AI is creating new opportunities across the CPG and retail industry, but realizing its full value starts with the right foundation. As organizations look to personalize customer experiences, strengthen data governance, and accelerate innovation, success depends on balancing speed with strategy.

This month's insights explore practical ways to scale AI responsibly through stronger content strategies, data governance, and leadership alignment.

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The Alignment Advantage in Transformation

Successful transformation starts with aligned leadership. Based on insights from more than 850 C-suite executives, Protiviti's latest research explores how executive alignment drives greater confidence in AI, technology modernization, operational performance, and long-term business success.

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What challenges and opportunities are top of mind for CPG and retail leaders heading into 2027? Take 15 minutes to complete Protiviti's 2027 Top Risks and Opportunities Survey and help shape insights on the issues impacting organizations across the industry. The report, publishing in October, will provide timely perspectives on where peers are investing, emerging risks, and priorities for the year ahead.

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Delivering Content at Scale With AI: 4 Ways to Maintain Control

As consumer expectations continue to evolve, CPG and retail brands are under pressure to deliver more personalized content across every channel. Discover four practical steps to help your marketing team use AI to scale content efficiently while maintaining brand consistency and building customer trust.

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Securing and Governing Data in the Age of AI

AI is only as effective as the data behind it. Explore practical insights on strengthening data governance and security to help your organization manage emerging risks while building a more resilient data ecosystem.

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Consumer Goods

Protiviti helps Consumer Goods 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.

Retail

Protiviti helps Retail organisations including apparel and specialty, food, beverage and tobacco, restaurants and food service, and home furnishings sectors reach customers where they are through business transformation efforts focused on evolving customer needs.

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