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- 10/13/2014
Office Depot Deploys Supplier Collaboration Solution
Network-based supplier system will synchronize product catalogs, enable electronic invoicing and facilitate a fully automated purchasing cycle. - 10/13/2014
Out Far and In Deep: Embracing the Digital Path to Purchase and Cognitive Computing
Cognitive computing will enable CPG firms to venture out far and plunge into the analytic depths of Big Data at just the right moment in history. - 10/13/2014
3-Step Approach to Closed Loop Cost Management in CPG
Consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies are under pressure. The complexity of their businesses has grown, with greater regulation and the pressures of globalization. At the same time, they must reduce cost and become more competitive or otherwise they might quickly become takeover targets.<br /><br /> - 10/13/2014
Whirlpool Purchases Majority Interest in Indesit
This transaction will build Whirpool's market position and enable sustainable growth in the competitive European region. - 10/8/2014
Mondelez Appoints Chief Financial Officer
Most recently, Brian Gladden was Senior Vice President and CFO of Dell, Inc., the Texas-based technology company. - 10/8/2014
Get Connected
<em>CGT</em> Editor Ali Ackerman Orr gives you a sneak peek into the trends and topics discussed in this months issue. - 10/8/2014
VTech Unveils New Line of Smart Toys
The new toys are expected to foster the love of learning and assist in reaching key childhood development milestones. - 10/8/2014
Land O'Lakes Reinforces the Business Through IT
Legacy can be a fine thing, and Land O'Lakes, Inc. has it in spades. But in the world of technology, legacy has different implications. Land O'Lakes' legacy IT platform was not providing accurate, real-time access to information needed to meet strategic growth objectives. Here's a peek inside Project Bedrock, the IT initiative that will get them there. - 10/8/2014
Mars Introduces Newest Products and Brings Back Fan Favorites
Fan favorites M&M'S Brand Crispy Chocolate Candies and SNICKERS Xtreme Bar will join newcomers 3 MUSKETEERS Mint Bites, COMBOS Baked Snacks in two sweet and salty flavors, DOVE Whole Fruit Dipped In Dark Chocolate, TWIX Creamy Peanut Butter Cookie Bars and festive seasonal shapes. - 10/8/2014
How Do We Become Outside-In?
While supply chain leaders will stand up at conference after conference and brag about how they saved money, improved inventory and driven improvements in customer service, we find that nine out of 10 supply chains are stuck at the intersection of inventory turns and operating margin. So, did these supply chain leaders deliberately lie in their presentations? No, we don't think so. Why the gap?