Data & Analytics

2016 Visionaries: A Digital Leader for the New World
This year's class of Visionaries does not disappoint. Whether focused on supply chain, analytics, sales and marketing, or innovation, the insights these leaders share on the pages to come are invaluable. CGT is proud to present 11 movers and shakers who are making a major impression on the industry, starting with a retail visionary most recently from Walmart.
Walmart Exec Cameron Geiger Joins GS1 US Board of Governors
Cameron Geiger, senior vice president Walmart Technology, has been appointed to the GS1 US Board of Governors.

The Kroger Co. Goes Beyond Brick-and-Mortar

Although brick-and-mortar retail has been the focus of The Kroger Co. from the very beginning, omnichannel strategies are changing the future of how consumers are shopping. Since there is now a greater need for suppliers to collaborate even more closely with their retailer partners, Kroger created Program Mercury to seamlessly blend together the traditional in-store experience with digital, into a truly omnichannel consumer experience.
2016 Retail and Consumer Goods Analytics Study

Download RIS/CGT's first annual Retail and Consumer Goods Analytics Study and learn from the industry leaders and benchmark your organization's analytics maturity against their success.
IDC MaturityScape Guides Manufacturers Through Information Digital Transformation

To help manufacturers successfully weather and capitalize on the information digital transformation, IDC Manufacturing Insights unveils a new report, IDC MaturityScape: Information Digital Transformation in Manufacturing. The new report provides a framework for identifying the stages, critical measures, outcomes, and actions required for IT organizations.
PepsiCo Hires New CIO

Beverage and snack giant PepsiCo has hired a new senior vice president and global chief information officer.
IBM Chef Watson Powers Bear Naked's New Customized Granola

Bear Naked is first consumer brand to offer Chef Watson-inspired foods for its new granola experience. Find out what this means for consumers.
Three Secrets of Creating an Insights-to-Actions Organization

Today, companies are in a race to create a differentiated analytical capability. Here are three secrets to help business leaders create an insights-to-actions organization.
Walmart Integrates Product Content Across Channels

Serving as a one-stop shop to ensure products are represented in Walmarts digital ecosystem, Gladson will capture, host and deliver product content on behalf of manufacturers.
Amplifon Gains End-to-End Control

With a supply chain that operates differently in each region it serves, Amplifon senses data to help sales and marketing teams, and gain complete visibility.