2011 has been a pivotal year for ERP software. A new generation of solutions has emerged. Michael Griffiths, Microsoft Business Solutions global retail & distribution product director, explains how these systems are putting powerful yet cost-effective capabilities into the grasp of CG companies.
Driscolls wanted to create a stronger connection between its berries and consumers. To help engage consumers on a more personal level, Driscolls created a traceability program called Follow Us To The Farm, which is accessible via the www.driscsolls.com web site.
The Top 8 providers of an enterprise software suite specific to Customer Relationship Management, including marketing, salesforce automation, customer service, mobile technology, category management, etc.
Can CPG manufacturers and retailers with private-label ranges collaborate in their efforts to attract the same consumer? Counterintuitive though that proposition may appear, the real question is can they afford not to?
PepsiCo announces that Diet Mountain Dew, Brisk and Starbucks ready-to-drink beverages have each grown to more than $1 billion in annual retail sales, expanding PepsiCo's portfolio of billion-dollar brands to 22.