This year's crop of Consumer Goods Visionaries (formerly known as the 25 Most Influential) reflects the rapidly changing dynamic of the supplier/retailer relationship.
I love a good case study as much as the next person but I sometimes forget that underneath all of the technology, best practices and consolidation lies the beating heart of a shrewd accountant.
When I recently tried to reminisce about favorite "Love Boat" episodes with a co-worker who is about 10 years younger than me, I received a look of bewilderment.
Even though the following IT firms did not land a coveted spot on this year's Reader's Choice list, Consumer Goods Technology would be remiss by not bringing them front and center.
Many eye-opening stories emerged in 2004 but the rise of "Bloggers"-- every day people who post Web logs on the Internet for all to see--- is clearly one of the most interesting.
It was a sunny, autumn day, perfect driving weather to soak up the picturesque country scenery of Concord, Massachusetts, the locale of this months cover story with Welchs.
