Case Studies

2014 Visionaries
CGT proudly presents its newest class of Visionaries; 11 consumer goods professionals who are shaping the future of their companies with unprecedented business and technology initiatives.
The Perks of Integrated Business Planning
Within the highly competitive branded coffee category, approximately 70 percent to 75 percent of volume is sold on promotion. Today, Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA is effectively using a unified system for trade promotion management and forecasting to capitalize on this huge opportunity.

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: Editors' Pick

CGT introduces you to 20+ more technology and services companies that are worthy of the modern consumer goods company's consideration.
2014 Readers' Choice Survey: Enterprise Resource Planning

CGT's readers rank the top technology providers of a complete suite of enterprise-wide ERP software, including finance, HR, CRM, supply chain, PLM, asset management, etc.
2014 Readers' Choice Survey: Social Media

CGT's readers rank the top technology providers of software/services for managing, monitoring and measuring internal and external social media communications/engagement.
2014 Readers' Choice Survey: Business Intelligence

CGT's readers rank the top technology providers of a point solution or a software suite for business intelligence (BI), including analytics, data warehousing, etc.
2014 Readers' Choice Survey: Outsourcing

CGT's readers rank the top providers of business outsourcing/IT services to the consumer goods industry.