Capgemini Thought Leadership

Packaged Media Transformation

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The landscape is bleak for packaged media with a 5.5% decline in DVD and Blu-ray disc sales and rentals and a 19% increase in digital distribution. While Blu-ray sales are increasing, however, it is not enough to make up for plunging traditional DVD sales. The time has come to for studios and game publishers to take advantage of existing opportunities to gear up for the future of packaged media. Gain new insights on reducing shrink through activation technology, creating efficiencies across the supply chain and further transitioning to digital distribution to generate revenue in the long term.

2009 World Wealth Report

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Worldwide, HNWI wealth drops 19.5%to $32.8 trillion and the world�s High Net Worth population now stands at 8.6 million, reports this year�s World Wealth Report 2009 from Capgemini and Merrill Lynch. The report has built a strong and lasting reputation as the industry benchmark for HNWIs market sizing - originally at a global and regional level but increasingly at a country level.

Can Benefit Denial Technology Lift Sales and Reduce Shrink?

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Theft of packaged media goods has been an ongoing challenge, resulting in theft prevention costs, lost sales, and inventory management issues, among other problems. Capgemini and the Entertainment Merchants Association recently collaborated on a study around the theft of packaged media and Benefit Denial Technology.

Application Outsourcing for Manufacturing Companies

Thu, 4 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500

This new whitepaper outlines Capgemini�s approach to working with manufacturing companies in the area of application outsourcing, explains the key lessons learned from this experience and examines how other manufacturing companies can benefit from this knowledge.

Managing Through the Downturn

Thu, 4 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500

This new Capgemini study examines winning strategies adopted by manufacturing companies during the last global downturn and considers how they can be applied in the current economic environment.

Time to Change

Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Organizations need to create new processes, products, and services faster than the competition � but not by putting their mission-critical procedures and management capabilities at stake. They must assess and manage risk across their existing and new extended business network. Winning teams cultivate relationships by improving communication and collaboration with suppliers, customers, and other partners and moving from adversarial, low-collaboration models to cooperative, mutually beneficial arrangements.

Before the Door

Mon, 4 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500

In today�s highly competitive automotive environment, increasing the number of prospects and converting them into buyers has never been more important. This new Capgemini point of view focuses on how automotive manufacturers and dealers can enhance the dealer prospect funnel and influence the vehicle downselection process using a web-based Virtual Adviser program.

2009 Most Competitive Media & Telecom Companies

Mon, 4 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Capgemini is the proud sponsor of the 2009 Most Competitive Companies in America for Media & Telecom Report released by wRatings. This report provides an update on the competitive strength and opportunities in these two industries, and details what�s in store for companies as we move towards 2010.

Capgemini�s TechnoVision: Survival Tool for the Downturn

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Capgemini�s TechnoVision provides a proven, yet simple approach to align the needs of the business with the power of emerging technology solutions. This is all the more relevant in a period of economic downturn, in which new challenges � and new solutions � need to be considered with focus, dedication and the right timing. TechnoVision provides exactly these qualities, making it an excellent �survival tool� for the downturn.

Platts/Capgemini Utilities Executive Study

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The two-part qualitative and quantitative study provides insight into the electric and natural gas industry from senior utility executives in the U.S. and Canada. Executives share their views of current industry issues facing their companies and the industry in general.