Data & Analytics

Data Without Action Is Just Trivia
Big data insights matter for naught if companies are unable or unwilling to take action. MGM Resorts International will share how the company leverages business intelligence in daily operations for greater control over the volume and velocity of data and the distillation of valuable insights into an actionable plan.
Changing Decision Making (and Leadership)
Many of us have grown up in the CPG industry surrounded by leaders who have worked their way up from the bottom, and understand multiple aspects of the business. These individuals have historic knowledge on how things get done.

IRI and Kline & Company Form Alliance for Consumer Healthcare Products

This alliance is expected to provide a higher level of data accuracy and an unparalleled, global range of thought leadership on stimulating topics in the consumer healthcare space.
Top 7 Manufacturing Predictions for 2015

The IDC Manufacturing Predictions for 2015 identifies seven essential drivers that shape the IT investments manufacturers are making in 2015. These drivers are the keys to making short-term as well as long-term strategic decisions. Find out what will have the greatest impact on investment.
Top 6 Retail Trends to Watch in 2015

2014 was an exciting year in retail. Consumers are back, new technologies are blossoming, and omnichannel content curation is a top priority. Here are the Top 5 areas to watch in 2015.
Mondelez Reveals Supply Chain Strategy, Details Progress

Executives of Mondelez International have outlined the company's long-term growth strategy, as well as detailed its progress on expanding margins through supply chain reinvention and overhead cost-reduction initiatives.
The Importance of Big Data is Growing Exponentially: Do You Have "Who" it Takes?

Today, business is being transformed by leveraging big data. It is much more than just analytics. There is a multitude of competitive advantages for leveraging big data, which includes your internal data, syndicated, social media and demographic/psychographic data. Let us start with a definition of big data.
2015 Readers' Choice Survey: Demand Data Analytics

CGT's readers rank the top technology providers of a point software solution or a software suite for the cleansing, analysis and integration of downstream data.
2015 Readers' Choice Survey: Business Intelligence

CGT's readers rank the top technology providers of a point solution or a software suite for business intelligence (BI), including analytics, data warehousing, etc.
Readers' Choice Survey 2015

Now in its 15th year, CGT's readers voted for their top solution and service providers in 13 areas of investment opportunity. These short lists, and accompanying commentary from experts and analysts, can help guide decision makers in their quests to find innovative technology and service providers that deliver a competitive edge in the game for consumer loyalty.