Burt's Bees

CGT presents the most recent crop of consumer goods "Visionaries" -- 10 influential leaders who are shaping the future of their respective companies with unprecedented business and technology initiatives.

CGT Editor Alliston Ackerman gives you a sneak peek into the trends and topics discussed in this month's issue.

Leveraging retailer downstream data both for visibility purposes but also to drive systematic improvements is a core strategy for Burt's Bees.

While the majority of sales in the consumer packaged goods market continue to be negatively impacted by the economy, Unilever, Reckitt Benckiser, Church & Dwight and Clorox reported rare gains in the second quarter of 2009. Find out what they did differently.

While many consumer goods companies are making changes to accommodate the souring economy, others are proving their endurance. Find out what three such companies are doing to stay ahead, what products are still flying off shelves and what tactics will keep these companies at the top of their game.

After a recent expansion in products and retail clientele, Burt's Bees was challenged to maximize supply chain operations while staying true to its promise to protect the environment.

The consumer goods industry saw a lot of market altering news in 2007.

Ruiz Foods mazimizes market share and promotional dollars