Colgate-Palmolive Co.

IBM and SAP showcased successful early results of this product with several customers, including Colgate-Palmolive and Arla Foods.

On September 24-26, 2008, senior-level consumer goods executives united for the third annual Consumer Goods Growth & Innovation Forum. There, they heard from Procter & Gamble, Church & Dwight, Avon and Kraft, among others, on how to cultivate a true culture of innovation.

Top-performing packaged manufacturers by annual revenue.

Nicholas LaHowchic will bring supply chain and logistics experience from other companies such as Colgate-Palmolive and Nabisco.

Executives from leading consumer goods firms unite to discuss and share best practices forcultivating innovation through people, process and technology.

Kraft Foods has an entire group within its business dedicated to consumer insights, but beyond that, one member of the company is working to shape insights for the industry. Part of Kraft's strategy includes a commitment to "rewire the organization for growth" and technology plays a leading role.

Colgate-Polmolive's IT Strategy Supports Enterprise-Wide Initiative

Private label products are make up 37 percent of products on the shelves, and the number is expected to reach 41 percent in 2008. As a result, CG companies need a new strategy to compete.