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- 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. - 10/13/2014
Optimizing Category Management using Cognitive Computing
Categories are not established by consumers but by retailers as a result of how they lay out their stores. That begs the question: How can you reconcile the differences between consumer-centric and store-related categories? - 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. - 10/8/2014
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? - 10/8/2014
Avon Launches Redesigned E-Commerce Site
To complement the traditional face-to-face selling approach, Representatives have the option to sell through their own personalized eStore. - 10/8/2014
Swire Beverages Thrives Under Pressure
Swire Beverages unlocks the full potential of its Coca-Cola Supply Chain Network in China by transforming its operations to synchronize with real-time consumer demand across every channel. - 10/8/2014
Jim Beam Markets Latest Innovation
The company unveils its newest cinnamon-infused whiskey with a collection of ultimate "shot rituals" to help set the night on fire. - 10/8/2014
Campbell's Recipe for Easy Cooking
Campbell's introduces new line of ready-to-use soups for cooking meals in thirty minutes or less.