IT Integration

Nestle Water will use a new mobile-based platform in Beijing and Shanghai that connects sales teams to information such as replenishment and promotions in real time from any location, via smartphone providers.

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.

Tough economic conditions and smarter consumers have made today's business environment highly competitive. Capitalizing on future opportunities requires a faster, leaner organization. Do you know how to become future ready in today's post-recession landscape?

The new CIO will lead The Hershey Company's Global Information Services Department, including developing global technology strategies that support the company's growth in key emerging markets around the world.

CGTs bi-annual Tech Preview Guide introduces you to five new tools that hit the market in 2012. Find out how they can empower key business processes within your organization.

CGT connects you with nine standout small to mid-sized consumer goods companies that are hitting it off big with consumers. Some names you'll recognize, other you won't. Find out what they've been up to over the last year and what's they've got in store for the future.