IT Integration

"Big Data" is well on its way to becoming the consumer goods industry's biggest buzzword in 2012. Beneath the hype, retailers are also beginning measured experiments in Big Data, which could spur growth in harnessing strategies over the next 12-24 months, according to new industry research.

This year, the retailer introduced a rewards-based credit card that allows customers to earn rewards across all three of its retail brands; for every $200 spent, shoppers will receive a $10 reward that can be used at any of the three brands.

CGT and Gartner Inc. team to bring you research on the latest technology and business process trends in the consumer goods industry. Topics include downstream data, S&OP, mobility, and much more.

CPG company executives are increasingly looking for the tangible business case benefits of changing, upgrading or merging their core ERP system and related business capabilities.

The new tool allows corporations to establish best- practice disciplines and nearly eliminate the need to rework products, expediting time-to-market.