At a time when volatility in supply and demand is hitting bottom lines hard and trading conditions are cause for very real concern amongst PE firms, S&OP has never been more important. AlixPartners’ Michael Andrews is joined by the firm’s S&OP experts Douglas McIvor, Tony Reynolds, and Barb Schulze to explore why this has become such a vital lever for Private Equity to pull within their portfolios.

With the impact of inflation and the cost of living crisis on consumer decisions, where do the value creation opportunities lie for Private Equity in extremely disruptive times to the Consumer Products industry?  Joining Mark Veldon today, AlixPartners Consumer Products expert Andy Searle, and Revenue and Growth specialist Julian Short, discuss consumer buying behaviour, the balance between cost impact and the potential benefits of going greener, and the importance of having data and insights to make informed pricing decisions.

With deal flow down and cost management being a huge consideration in the current suppress market, making the right digital moves to drive value has never been more important. AlixPartners Mark Veldon speaks with Paul Kelly and Mike Pitts to discuss the current state of digital activity in the market, the perceived trade-off between value creation and value protection, and the Private Equity priorities for digital transformation.

In the current economic downturn, the retail industry is on the front line – but what are the real challenges that Private Equity needs to navigate, and where are the true opportunities emerging in the face of recession? AlixPartners Matt Clark, Clare Kennedy and Mark Veldon share insights on how private equity firms can navigate the complexities of the current climate; identify and evaluate potential acquisition targets, manage portfolio companies during a recession, and create value in a difficult economic environment.

The two words DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION might be enough to strike fear into even the most forward-thinking retail leaders - but with Private Equity's renewed interest in the sector, what are the steps Retail portco executives and PE firms themselves take to undergo radical transformation? AlixPartners Brian Kalms, Oli Freestone and Mark Veldon sit down to discuss the investment and value creation opportunities for Private Equity.