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- 12/31/2004
Seal The Deal
Usually, discussion and analysis of a particular subject is a matter of bringing in a number of viewpoints, weighing them and making a case for the most likely futures. - 12/31/2004
Knowledge is Power
Business Intelligence (BI) wasn't the hottest topic of conversation amongst IT types in 2004, and to be perfectly honest, it likely won't be the belle of the ball in 2005 either. - 12/31/2004
The Pulse -- January 2005
The No. 2 sports apparel and equipment maker in the world, adidas-Salomon Canada, uses the IBM eServer iSeries platform to gain a competitive edge in its market. - 12/31/2004
Multiple Choice
The past year was one of struggle and experimentation in consumer goods companies' use of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), with lingering standards, product immaturity, cost and return on investment issues clouding the ability to reach Wal-Mart's January 2005 mandate. - 12/31/2004
Special Report: Mergers and Acquisitions
As the retail sector consolidates and the larger players grow stronger, a rising number of consumer goods (CG) firms, such as Adolph Coors Company and Molson Inc., Hershey Foods Corporation and Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. are executing merger or acquisition strategies. - 12/31/2004
Companies On The Move - January 2005
Even though the following IT firms did not land a coveted spot on this year's Reader's Choice list, Consumer Goods Technology would be remiss by not bringing them front and center. - 12/31/2004
Smooth Operating
The supply chain is a critical and influential component of your overall business strategy -- typically impacting 75 percent of operating results. - 12/31/2004
Back in The Saddle
Supply chain execution software has re-entered the investment spotlight as supply chain partners face heightened pressures. - 12/31/2004
Helping
There is no doubt that 2004 proved to be a more than challenging year for consumer goods (CG) companies.