CGT Archives

April 2019: CGT is on the Rise
Technically speaking, you’re reading the final issue of Consumer Goods Technology. But we’re not going anywhere. We’ve just decided to practice what we’ve been preaching for the last few years.
The CFO's Vital Role in Guiding Transformation
Because they have the insights to make the business case for change, chief financial officers are uniquely positioned to drive the transformation that consumer goods companies need.

Using AI to Translate Insight into Action

Artificial intelligence can help brands build a deeper understanding of consumer behavior to develop more strategic, intelligent promotions.
More Cooperation, Less Competition Will Win the CPG Wars

Rather than intensifying competition, brands and retailers should stay in their swim lanes and find ways to delight consumers together.
Staying Relevant: Lessons from the Beer Industry

Transformational changes in consumer engagement, product development and fulfillment among beer makers provide a lesson for all consumer product manufacturers.
NEW Horizons: The Big Reveal

The Network of Executive Women's CEO recommends eliminating #MeToo harassment through transparency and tracking.
CGT February 2019: Straight from the Sources

Candid comments from Readers' Choice respondents present a pretty picture of an industry relying on information technology to drive future success.
Building Omnichannel Capabilities

CGT recently sat down for this “state of the industry” chat with Jamie Head, chief information officer at Ocean Spray, and Upjit Ghuman, associate vice president for retail & CPG at HCL Technologies.
Five Steps to Data (Anger) Management

When it comes to New Year resolutions, consumer goods companies must remember that their business data needs to get healthier, too.
Three Trends to Watch in 2019

As the consumer goods industry continues to undergo significant disruption in 2019, here are three trends set to dominate the year.