Strategy

For decades CPG companies have experienced fast growth due to relativelyeasy expansion and consolidation in emerging markets, net new consumersand brand globalization.To achieve growth, efficiency and agility, CPG companies are relying increasingly on social, mobile, analytics and cloud technologies.Rather than approaching the future tactically, industry leaders today are designing "roadmaps" to define a more strategic approach to digital. For many, a successful roadmap would address the following five imperatives.

Approximately 1,300 employees are covered under this new contract, which will allow the company to further invest in innovation and brand growth.

International Data Corporation (IDC) predicts the number of new cloud-based solutions will triple in the next four to five years. To examine the current status of cloud deployment in the context of different vertical industries, IDC is offering the first of four special reports IDC will be publishing to examine current status of 3rd Platform technologies across 20 vertical industries.

Procter & Gamble (P&G) has named a new CEO.Find out which 35-year veteran is taking over as CEO of P&G.

Campbell Soup Company announces several strategic changes to its portfolio including:removal of artificial colors and flavors by end of fiscal 2018;simplifying recipes of existing condensed soups for kids;expanding the Plum line of organic food for babies, tots and kids; and Plum launchingGrowWell, a range of purees which provide nutrients from ingredients like chia and Greek yogurt.

Rumors are circulating that Amazon may be developing a click-and-collect groceries service.

For brands, online sales represent huge opportunities for growth, but there are significant threats as well. Online success starts with complete visibility of who is selling their brands online, where and for how much, especially in the age of marketplaces. Here arethree primary steps to protecting and building brand value online.

A new IDC PlanScape is available, offering practical guidance to help IT and business leaders in manufacturing justify investment in IoT and an IoT foundation for incremental improvements and transformation.