IT Integration

2012 Readers' Choice: Demand Data Analytics
The Top 10 providers of a point software solution or a software suite for the cleansing, analysis and integration of downstream demand data, including POS, syndicated, etc., for use by sales, marketing, supply chain operations and R&D.
2012 Readers' Choice: Outsourcing
The Top 10 providers of business outsourcing services to the consumer goods industry.

2012 Readers' Choice: Enterprise Resource Planning

The Top 5 providers of a complete suite of enterprise-wide ERP software, including Finance, HR, CRM, Supply Chain, PLM, etc.
15 Predictions for IT Organizations

Many industries are being challenged as customers continue to adopt an always-connected digital lifestyle and competitors exploit emerging technologies. Here are 15 strategic planning assumptions that CIOs, senior business executives and IT leaders should factor into their enterprise planning and strategy-setting initiatives.
Walmart Names Sam's Club CEO; Makes Exec Changes

Sam's Club CEO Cornell shares his plans to leave and is replaced by current Walmart U.S. east business unit President Brewer; new corporate CAO, CIO and Walmart U.S. COO are named.
IDC's Top 10 Manufacturing Predictions for 2012

IDC Manufacturing Insights identifies THE trends that will impact manufacturing business and IT decisions in the next year. Plus, Practice Director Simon Ellis focuses in on what the overall manufacturing predictions mean specifically for consumer goods companies.
Robert Bosch Selects Platform to Manage Data

The manufacturer partners with Retail Solutions to drive insights from data at five retailers in North America.
2011 Tech Preview Guide

With new technology offerings flooding the market almost daily, CGT showcases 15 game-changing solutions that have recently hit the market for consumer goods firms. Find out how they can empower your business initiatives.
General Mills Creates New Consumer Experiences

There is no doubt about it General Mills Corporation has entrepreneurial spirit when it comes to reaching consumers in new ways with new products. One of the company's recent new ventures, Gluten Freely, is the perfect example.
P&G, Unilever, Energizer Deliver Eye-Opening Industry Insights

Technologically-Advanced Consumers, The Demise of Enterprise IT, Proven Downstream Data Use Cases, The Supply Chain of the Future you name the topic, chances are that the speakers covered it at the 2011 Consumer Goods Business & Technology Leadership Conference. Click here for a recap of the event's many highlights, featuring industry all stars from P&G, Unilever, Kimberly-Clark, Energizer, PepsiCo and many more.