IT Integration

In this inaugural IQ report, CGT looks at technology-related initiatives that help consumer goods companies better manage trade and promotional spend, ensuring that the implementation doesn't ignore the critical phases of user adoption and change management.

To help executives stay informed about their opportunity and investment options, CGT invites leading solution providers to showcase new technologies that promise to support strategic business and IT initiatives within consumer goods organizations.

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Now in its 17th year, executives gathered in Orlando, Fla., to discuss the three pillars of growth: Insights. Innovation. Action. Here are some exclusive pictures and highlights from the live event.

Many consumer goods companies have already invested in trade management technology, but often fail to close the loop with post-event analysis and, therefore, never have the opportunity to elevate the discussion to a strategic level with retail customers. Here's how.

Go behind the scenes at this second annual event, during which consumer goods companies at all levels in global expansion engaged in high-level discussions about achieving profitable growth in the most sustainable manner in emerging economies.

A cloud-based TPM tool allows Lotus Bakeries North America to consolidate sales, finance and marketing efforts to understand how trade promotions impacted the overall business as well as collect critical data points required for an accurate forecast model.

This month, CGT and EdgeVerve examine the consumer goods industry's approach to emerging markets to understand the current status of initiatives and explore approaches to operating models and technology.

Nestle's Nescafe brand is one of the first to partner with Facebook to launch an immersive video.