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SAP offers consumer products manufacturers real-time, end-to-end trade volume visibility and management with customer business planning.

The authors in this section focus a great deal on the pace of change in the industry, and how timing impacts innovation in the market. They explore investments in key technologies (like digital and consumer insights) that can help CG companies react quickly and stay nimble to keep their brands top-of-mind.

It's no surprise that this section continues to remain the largest, as the impact of social media and mobile technology (and newer technologies like beacons and 3D printing) are quickly changing the shopper experience.

Even as the misery of last years Ebola outbreak in West Africa is still fresh in peoples minds, the long-term narrative of Sub-Saharan Africa is one of youth, urbanisation, rising income levels, and optimism. The region is home to some of the fastest-growing economies in the world, and CPG/FMCG companies are taking notice.

A couple of months ago, The Economist reported that the African economy, rather than being damaged by last years collapse in commodity prices, was actually standing its ground even despite its historical dependency on the extractive industry.

CGT's readers rank the top technology providers of software/services for managing, monitoring and measuring internal and external social media communications/engagement.

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.

CGT introduces you to 15 more unique technology and services companies that are worthy of your undivided attention.