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- 1/31/2012
Top 10 Manufacturing Supply Chain Predictions
The past five years have brought dramatic change to the manufacturing supply chain more so, perhaps, than any other five-year period in recent memory. Find out the top 10 predictions IDC Manufacturing Insights has identified that will drive supply chain activity and IT investments for the year. <br /><br /> - 1/31/2012
Private Label: Collaborate, Not Confront
Can CPG manufacturers and retailers with private-label ranges collaborate in their efforts to attract the same consumer? Counterintuitive though that proposition may appear, the real question is can they afford not to? - 1/31/2012
2012 Readers' Choice: Consulting
The Top 10 providers of strategic and tactical consulting services to the consumer goods industries. - 1/31/2012
2012 Readers' Choice: Demand Data Analytics
The Top 10 providers of a point software solution or a software suite for the cleansing, analysis and integration of downstream demand data, including POS, syndicated, etc., for use by sales, marketing, supply chain operations and R&D. - 1/31/2012
Starbucks Grows in China
The company continues its growth momentum in fiscal 2012 to achieve its goal to serve customers through 1,500 stores in Mainland China by 2015. - 1/24/2012
Best of NRF 2012: Top 10 Takeaways
From former President Clinton charting retail's place in an increasingly globalized future to Facebook-fueled customer analysis and gesture-controlled virtual try-on technology, the NRF Big Show was brimming with big ideas and big news. <em>CGT</em>'s sister publication, <em>RIS News,</em> recounts the top 10 memorable moments.<br /> - 1/24/2012
Walmart Crowdsources New Product Ideas
For a long time, the ability to get a product into a retail store was at the sole discretion of the store buyer. Walmart is removing these barriers by giving anyone a chance to launch their product at Walmart and reach millions of shoppers nationwide.<br /> - 1/24/2012
L'Oreal Taps Accenture CAS for Trade Promotions
<div>Under the agreement, Accenture will assist LOral in improving the use of its trade promotions funds by offering an enhanced view of its trade promotions process.</div><br /> - 1/23/2012
Alice.com to Offer Everyday Insights Data Program
CPG partners receive comprehensive analytics and reporting solutions, giving brands a holistic view of consumers shopping and buying behaviors.<br /> - 1/23/2012
Walmart Names Sam's Club CEO; Makes Exec Changes
Sam's Club CEO Cornell shares his plans to leave and is replaced by current Walmart U.S. east business unit President Brewer; new corporate CAO, CIO and Walmart U.S. COO are named. <br />