Strategy

With RFID mandates, Sarbanes-Oxley
and supply chain challenges still burning bright for most consumer goods firms, the consulting arena in 2005 was in high demand.

After watching a recent NFL playoff game that had more ups and downs than a Disney World rollercoaster, it dawned on me just how fast things can change for the better or worse.

While this year’s Top 10 TPM providers are the key leaders of the industry, it is critical to examine the direction of many of these vendors as they look beyond automation to optimization.

As Business Intelligence (BI) technology offerings become more robust, companies are lining up to implement these tools to make the right business decisions at the right time.

Latest findings seem to reflect our overall perspectives on tech spending in 2006.

How consumer goods firms large and small are addressing similar challenges.

While Oracle's pursuit of Siebel Systems took center stage in 2005, analysts expect to see increased use of partner networks and third-party maintenance providers heading into 2006.

Kraft Foods Inc. successfully completes its multi-year, voluntary trans fat reduction effort in the United States and prepares to meet the January 1, 2006 U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) deadline for on-pack trans fat labeling.