Finance & Capital Management

Even though the necessity of consolidation among ERP vendors is debatable, many believe the consolidation cycle will march on, regardless of adaptability and customer service concerns.

Integration tools enhance flexibility

As the consumer goods landscape changes due to the mergers and acquisitions driven by the industry's leading players, the question of how the combined companies manage and integrate separate I.S. entities into a new whole becomes paramount for long-term success and efficiencies across the enterprise and supply chain.

The art of attracting and retaining customers is a sizeable challenge for the CG industry.

Crushed by two years of steep revenue decline, the consulting arena has transformed.

Three years ago the Scotts Company was turning inventory twice a year, which may not sound like much to a company that does 50 turns a year like Dell.

For consumer goods companies, especially those in the grocery industry, trade promotions can be vital to maintaining a competitive edge.

Today's CG supply chain is akin to the spilt personality of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.