Recently, a CPG social forum asked the question Is Big Data the most dominant theme this year in our industry?If you look at the amount of coverage Big Data is getting, it well may be. However, when browsing through the literature on the topic, I realized that people may be forgetting about the most obvious Big Data opportunity.
Virtually every CPG company has engaged into one or more downstream data programs with its core customers. The question is no longer whether to get started or not. It is now whether your company is amongst the industry leaders who are building a sustainable ROI from their investment in retailer data.
The manufacturer of skincare, body care, fragrance and hair care products selects an Apriso solution for manufacturing operations management and to help manage its strong growth.
Danone is working with IBM to provide a secure trading network that helps expedite and automate business transactions with Danone's customers, business partners and suppliers.
This years Readers Choice survey spans 10 categories, but some companies do not fit snugly into any one group. In response, we created the Editors Pick section to recognize solutions and service providers that are making a difference in the consumer goods industry and should be duly noted.
TFE, a producer of plastic films used by CPG manufacturers worldwide, recognizes STICORP for its implementation of an IT solution to improve TFE's manufacturing results.
