Articles by Accenture

Accenture to Acquire Specialist in PLM Technology

November 12, 2013

Accenture has announced plans to acquire PCO Innovation, an international consultancy and systems integrator focusing on product lifecycle management (PLM) software.

Accenture Unveils New Mobility Platform for Consumer Goods

June 21, 2013

Accenture

Accenture has introduced a new version of its Accenture CAS software for consumer-goods companies.

Innovation Efforts Falling Short Despite Increased Investment, Study Finds

May 15, 2013

Accenture

Despite increased business investment in innovation, only 18 percent of executives believe their company's innovation efforts deliver a competitive advantage, according to an Accenture study that also revealed a risk-averse approach to product and service development.

Retailers Must Innovate - But Much Faster and More Efficiently Than the Competition

December 26, 2012

Accenture

As consumer purse strings tighten and the field of rivals from multiple buying channels expands, retailers need to sharpen their competitive game or risk disappearing forever.

Accenture Acquires Octagon Research Solutions, Life Sciences Specialist

August 14, 2012

Accenture

The business consultancy Accenture has agreed to acquire Octagon Research Solutions Inc., a provider of clinical and regulatory information-management services and software to the pharmaceutical industry.

Japanese Ministry Retains Accenture to Study Safety, Resilience of Nation's Food Supply Chain

July 10, 2012

Accenture

Accenture has announced a management consulting contract with Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries for a project to improve food supply capabilities in natural disasters and emergencies.