Finance & Capital Management

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.

Consumer goods companies can achieve profitable growth with a Modular Operating Model.

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.

A recent fortune.com article reports that the Walmart U.S. CEO acknowledges some progress, but says there is still more work to be done.

Brand Marketers
Coca-Cola Co., Atlanta

Russell Baker has been named vice president, shopper marketing strategy, content and capabilities, for Coca-Cola North America.

HEINEKEN USA announces that Dolf van den Brink will be the new CEO of Cuauhtemoc Moctezuma/HEINEKEN Mexico, succeeded by Ronald den Elzen, the current Managing Director of HEINEKEN Portugal.