Case Studies

2014 Standout SMBs
CGT scoured the globe to find this year's group of Standout SMBs from a digitally-engaged confectioner in Belgium to an inspiring innovator turned viral sensation in the good old U.S.A. Find out how 11 small to mid-sized consumer goods companies are making an impact on consumers in their own special ways.
2014 Review & Outlook: The 2020 Imperative
The 2014 Review & Outlook Report is a roadmap that pinpoints where the industry is today and where it's headed. This year, 75 of the best and brightest minds in consumer goods share predictions and guidance for the year 2020 in the areas of IT, Innovation, Sales & Marketing and Supply Chain.

The Thrill of the Start-Up

"Everything I need to know... I learned in kindergarten," wrote author Robert Fulcrum. For Amanda Klane and Drew Harrington, those lessons included getting to know your fellow five-year-olds. Fast forward 18 years, and the former classmates would reunite to embrace the roller coaster ride that accompanied the launch of their fast-growth company, Yasso Frozen Greek Yogurt.
2014 Readers' Choice Survey: TPM

CGT's readers rank the top technology providers of a solution for trade promotion effectiveness, including trade promotion management (TPM), price management, trade promotion optimization (TPO), etc.
2014 Readers Choice Survey: NPDI

CGT's readers rank the top technology providers of solutions for product management, including new product development, formulation, packaging, introduction and launch.
2014 Readers' Choice Survey: Consulting

CGT's readers rank the top third-party providers of strategic and tactical consulting services.
Readers' Choice Survey 2014

For the 14th year in a row, CGT's readers voted for their top solution and service providers in 12 areas of investment opportunity. The results, and accompanying analyst commentary, help consumer goods companies find the best technology/services matches for their business needs.
2014 Readers' Choice Survey: Supply Chain Planning

CGT's readers rank the top technology providers of a suite of software or point solution for supply chain planning, including demand forecasting, inventory optimization, etc.
2014 Readers' Choice Survey: Customer Relationship Management

CGT's readers rank the top technology providers of an enterprise software suite specific to customer relationship management (CRM), including marketing, sales force automation, category management, etc.
2014 Readers Choice Survey: Mobility

CGT's readers rank the top technology providers of software, hardware and/or services for managing "mobility" for both internal and external communications.