2014 Tech Trends Report

CGT and Gartner Inc. team up to bring you the latest data on technology spending, adoption and trends in the consumer goods industry. This year, the report tells the consumer goods industry’s coming of age story. IT spending is stagnant, but the dollars that consumer goods companies do have are being allocated to the right areas in order to nurture aggressive growth initiatives. Deeper analytics, stronger visibility and enhanced decision-making capabilities, all enabled by smarter technology choices, are propelling organizations to reach heightened levels of maturity. Together, we’ve selected seven topics that must be evaluated as change initiatives within an organization’s maturity progression, including supply chain analytics, the product portfolio and S&OP technology. Industry survey results benchmark your process and technology maturity levels against industry averages, while Gartner analysts offer strategic advice and predictions for accelerating your organization’s transformation into a stronger more capable competitor.