{"id":87006,"date":"2021-01-20T08:18:38","date_gmt":"2021-01-20T16:18:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oroinc.com\/b2b-ecommerce\/?p=87006"},"modified":"2025-09-09T04:46:29","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T11:46:29","slug":"digital-transformation-for-cpg-industry-key-to-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oroinc.com\/b2b-ecommerce\/blog\/digital-transformation-for-cpg-industry-key-to-success\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Digital Transformation for CPG Brands Is Key to Success | Orocommerce"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2020 was a year of uncertainty for many industries. It\u2019s hard to make strategic decisions in uncertain times, but the smartest decision any company can make is to begin or continue their digital transformation. For the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, digital transformation is crucial for success. Consumers rely on digital for everything from forming brand opinions to purchasing products. In a digitally connected but socially distant population, a digital transformation in the CPG industry isn\u2019t optional if you want to succeed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Why CPG Companies Need a Digital Transformation<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2013, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/industries\/consumer-packaged-goods\/our-insights\/the-digital-future-of-consumer-packaged-goods-companies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">only 1%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of all CPG sales were made on digital channels. By 2018, digital sales accounted for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalcommerce360.com\/2019\/02\/08\/online-cpg-sales-in-the-us-grew-35-4-in-2018-and-represented-11-of-the-total-market\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11% of the total market<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s not just millennials that are researching and shopping online. The COVID-19 pandemic pushed 47% of seniors (those 65+) to begin shopping online and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.essentialretail.com\/news\/elderly-consumers-drive-ecommerce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mintel research<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> indicates this will continue post-pandemic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customer experience is now the key differentiator in product selection, surpassing price. Shoppers of all ages expect an omnichannel digital experience. A CPG digital transformation must focus on the customer experience. Whether it\u2019s improving the actual customer experience or improving the delivery of the experience, the customer is at the center.\u00a0 A digital transformation may include a mobile-first approach, augmented reality or AI, use of cloud services and software, IoT devices, better use of data, and a host of APIs to hold it all together.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-87010\" src=\"https:\/\/oroinc.com\/b2b-ecommerce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/01\/digital-transformation-trends-for-cpg.png\" alt=\"digital transformation trends for cpg\" width=\"750\" height=\"385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oroinc.com\/b2b-ecommerce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/01\/digital-transformation-trends-for-cpg.png 750w, https:\/\/oroinc.com\/b2b-ecommerce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/01\/digital-transformation-trends-for-cpg-720x370.png 720w, https:\/\/oroinc.com\/b2b-ecommerce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/01\/digital-transformation-trends-for-cpg-360x185.png 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.photon.in\/what-we-do\/digital-transformation\/digital-in-CPG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[Source]<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shoppers want a customized and personalized experience, and you aren\u2019t going to provide that without a digital transformation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the number of digital devices in the home increases, consumers will rely more heavily on their tech to complete purchases.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, when one of <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lgnewsroom.com\/2020\/01\/lgs-evolving-instaview-refrigerator-technologies-offer-glimpse-into-kitchen-of-the-future-at-ces\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LG\u2019s smart refrigerators<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> says it\u2019s time to buy mayo, the consumer can use voice to order through Alexa, add the item to a shopping list on a grocery store app, or set a smart phone location reminder to pick up mayo next time they are in the store. If consumers are digital, CPG companies must be digital too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Digital Transformation Trends for CPG<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Packed goods brands are finding success with CPG digital trends that use technology to improve brand image and build the relationship between the business and the consumer.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Subscription models<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a busy world, who has time to buy pet food, shampoo, deodorant, or laundry detergent? Since most CPG products are purchased at regular intervals, they are perfect for subscription sales. And digitizing the sign-up makes selling the subscription even easier.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s more routine that brushing your teeth? Most people buy a new toothbrush every nine months, but dentists recommend more frequent replacements. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getquip.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quip<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> built an entire business around the toothbrush subscription model.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A website provides the channel to subscribe, customer support, and order tracking and history. Social media builds the community and provides for old-fashioned word of mouth marketing. Quip gets steady revenue and customers always have a fresh toothbrush to use.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Online only products<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With more and more sales moving on-line, retailers and grocers are looking for ways to differentiate their web stores or marketplaces.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One CPG retail digital transformation strategy that capitalizes on this need is the creation of web only products. For example, Unilever brands, Dollar Shave Club and Graze, are only available online.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These brands capitalize on the current frenzy of online buying due to government-imposed lockdowns and position the companies for the future. Once consumers are free to roam the stores and examine the shelves, a slight downturn is expected.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-87009\" src=\"https:\/\/oroinc.com\/b2b-ecommerce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/01\/cpg-companies-face-increased-ecommerce.jpg\" alt=\"cpg companies face increased ecommerce\" width=\"750\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oroinc.com\/b2b-ecommerce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/01\/cpg-companies-face-increased-ecommerce.jpg 750w, https:\/\/oroinc.com\/b2b-ecommerce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/01\/cpg-companies-face-increased-ecommerce-720x383.png 720w, https:\/\/oroinc.com\/b2b-ecommerce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/01\/cpg-companies-face-increased-ecommerce-360x192.png 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcg.com\/publications\/2020\/cpg-companies-face-increased-e-commerce\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Source<\/a>]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But analysts predict eCommerce for food and beverage will rise again after a slight dip. And on-line only brands future-proof this dip, as they will not be available in brick-and-mortar stores.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Better use of data<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Better use of data is one of the most impactful trends in digital transformation for CPG. According to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.deloitte.com\/us\/en\/pages\/operations\/articles\/digital-transformation-trends-for-cpg.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deloitte<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, CPG companies have been spending about 8% year over year in technology. And while they are collecting vast quantities of data, they aren\u2019t using it wisely. The continuum Deloitte describes looks like this:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-87008\" src=\"https:\/\/oroinc.com\/b2b-ecommerce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/01\/digital-transformation-trend-for-cpg.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oroinc.com\/b2b-ecommerce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/01\/digital-transformation-trend-for-cpg.jpg 750w, https:\/\/oroinc.com\/b2b-ecommerce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/01\/digital-transformation-trend-for-cpg-720x383.png 720w, https:\/\/oroinc.com\/b2b-ecommerce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/01\/digital-transformation-trend-for-cpg-360x192.png 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">[<a href=\"https:\/\/www2.deloitte.com\/us\/en\/pages\/operations\/articles\/digital-transformation-trends-for-cpg.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Source<\/a>]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Too many companies are stuck in chaos because they haven\u2019t developed a cohesive data strategy. A digital transformation that includes advanced analytics tools like AI and cloud-based computing can provide granular insights necessary to change your business strategy. For example, state by state or county by county information regarding the closures of gyms for COVID-19 reasons or monitoring gym trips can indicate the need (or lack of need) for anything from travel-sized personal care products to water bottles, gym towels, and duffel bags.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Unified engagement strategy<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s clear that mobile usage must be top of mind in any digital transformation for CPG brands. This includes web pages that are totally responsive for all mobile devices as well as progressive web apps (PWA) that render and perform flawlessly on smartphones and tablets.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, it\u2019s important that no matter how you engage, the brand voice and experience is consistent.\u00a0 Don\u2019t confuse shoppers by using one navigation scheme on the website and another on the PWA. A customer looking for a coupon or their loyalty points balance should be able to find the information they need quickly and easily no matter what channel they use to engage the brand.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t forget the importance of extending this unity to your social media presence. And when your customers leave the safety of a social media walled garden and venture out onto the wild web, make sure your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goodwaygroup.com\/blog\/what-is-people-based-marketing\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">people based marketing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> efforts continue this unified approach.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>COVID-19 Impact on CPG<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The COVID-19 pandemic changed the way people view and buy CPG products and early indicators signal the change is evergreen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fitness and health will continue to be more important than pre-pandemic. It\u2019s unclear when and if consumer confidence in shopping in brick-and-mortar stores will return on a wide scale basis. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accenture.com\/us-en\/insights\/consumer-goods-services\/coronavirus-cpg-consumer-needs\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accenture research<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from March to June showed little change in the high level of concern most people felt about being in a public place.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And when people do feel safe about socializing, they\u2019ll be doing it more from home. What was once a place to live is now the office, movie theater, and restaurant. Products and practices that support this new lifestyle will be readily embraced. That means a continued strong desire for upscale cooking at home experiences while cosmetic products demand will be weak.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brand trust will continue to be important. With on-line shopping projected to remain strong, it\u2019s hard to touch, feel, and smell products. Consumers will rely on their sense of trust in a brand instead of trusting their physical senses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the short-term, the roll out of vaccines gives pharmacies a chance to increase in-person sales of CPG products. Promotions such as coupons to incentivize vaccinations can boost sales. And with the first vaccines requiring two doses, this doubles your chances of increasing sales.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>The Future of CPG<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IRI research shows that older millennials are more reluctant to take a vaccine than seniors. This means contrary to conventional wisdom, the population returning to \u201cnormal\u201d patterns first will be the older consumer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The future of the CPG industry is closely tied to the economic recovery. How people respond to the vaccination programs that are currently rolling out will impact the economic recovery. In the US passage of an additional stimulus package may temporarily prop up consumer demand.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online channels and physical channels will continue to blur as more PWAs with in-store features are released. Sustainable, plant-based and CBD products will continue in demand. As online purchasing of CPG products continues, consumers will be more concerned with packaging.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brands that can leverage data, roll out new products, and deliver where needed will continue to be winners.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Successful Use Case: Digital Transformation in the Consumer Packaged Goods Industry<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FairPrice is the largest supermarket chain in Singapore. They serve B2B and B2C markets to the tune of $3.8 billion in sales. With 115 stores and a strong online presence, they needed a unified approach to their digital sales and marketing that served the needs of business and retail buyers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their legacy solution couldn\u2019t provide the modern customer experience that is so important to online shoppers. In addition, their workflows were either inadequate or clunky and inefficient. It was difficult to extract useful data or create meaningful marketing or sales reports.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They decided <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to re-platform with OroCommerce&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/oroinc.com\/b2b-ecommerce\/what-is-b2b-ecommerce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">B2B eCommerce<\/a> system<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and implement it in the cloud. This didn\u2019t drain resources during the development and implementation phases of the project, so they could continue to use the legacy system until their new application was ready for prime time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once launched, FairPrice could run multiple campaigns that provided a unique personalized-to-the-customer experience for each account. This provides shoppers the recognition and a sense of relevance that creates a great customer experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/oroinc.com\/b2b-ecommerce\/customers\/fairprice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/oroinc.com\/b2b-ecommerce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/05\/Fairprice-case-study-food-beverage.png\" alt=\"fairprice case study three statistics\" width=\"760\" height=\"160\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because they used customizable workflows, triggers were set based on purchasing history. This allows personalized upsells, marketing campaigns, and loyalty programs that are so granular they can be individual to the customer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This was no small-scale implementation. FairPrice moved over 5,000 online customers as well as their associated product catalogs and loyalty program information.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, their\u00a0eCommerce solution had to integrate with the ERP for smooth operations. With the help of Keyrus as their eCommerce integration project partner, they reached their digital transformation goals and improved the customer experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Continually Innovating \u2013 CPG Digital Transformation Is the Next Wave<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The CPG industry thrives on innovation. From the newest, latest, and most improved product or variation to new packaging and new product delivery methods, the CPG sector is engaged in the relentless pursuit of improvement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maximizing digital technology to increase customer satisfaction and grow sales and profitability is just the next stage of innovation.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2020 was a year of uncertainty for many industries. It\u2019s hard to make strategic decisions in uncertain times, but the smartest decision any company can make is to begin or continue their digital transformation. For the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, digital transformation is crucial for success. 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