Finance & Capital Management

In recent decades, consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies grown through expansion into new markets harnessing the power of their global brands, or through localization and in-market execution. In other cases, they have delivered profitability through global efficiency programs like ERP and global business services. In the future, CPG leaders will embrace a new era of value creation by finding the right balance of all three.

Davigel is a provider of branded frozen and chilled food products, ice-cream and solutions for out of home in Europe.

The additional reorganization plans are expected to enhance organization efficiency and streamline processes.

Nandu Nandkishore, Executive Vice President in charge of Zone Asia, Oceania and Africa (AOA), has decided to take early retirement after a long and distinguished career with Nestl.

Saying Walmart is the biggest IT investor in retail might raise a few eyebrows, but most people would likely shrug their shoulders and respond with "well that makes sense." But according to the latest research from IDC, Walmart is not only the biggest IT spender in retail, but is the biggest investor in IT across industries worldwide.

While traditional IT spend is on the decline, manufacturers must update their cloud roadmaps to ensure their investments benefit the business.

CGT Editor Alarice Rajagopal gives you a sneak peek into the trends and topics discussed in this month's issue.

With a supply chain that includes 800 finished goods items, 2,000 raw materials SKUs, four factories in Sweden, 23 production lines, and many more complexities -- inventory control is no easy feat. That's why Findus uses actionable insights to take back control of its inventory.