Data & Analytics

Talking Rain Finds the Right Mix
Since Talking Rain's ultimate retail strategy is to be a trusted advisor providing insight to its customer about the right product mix and placement of products, the company needed a technology that would enable the category management, marketing and sales teams to provide retailers with these insights.
2015 Data & Analytics Solutions
A comprehensive listing of solution providers that support the collection, aggregation, storage, analysis and integration of valuable data.

Small, But Mighty

Supply Chain Insights Founder, Lora Cecere explains how mid-market companies master the art of data-driven processes.
Findus Sweden AB Takes Back Control

With a supply chain that includes 800 finished goods items, 2,000 raw materials SKUs, four factories in Sweden, 23 production lines, and many more complexities -- inventory control is no easy feat. That's why Findus uses actionable insights to take back control of its inventory.
Custom Research: Downstream Data

This month, CGT partners with Manthan to better understand the evolution of downstream data and why demand signal management adoption is still lagging.
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.