Manufacturing

Jennifer Beckett, Vendor Managed Technologies Inc. (VMT), shares some key insights for successfully integrating downstream data within an enterprise.

The engaging platform is expected to deliver consumers entertainment and fun along with beverages.

Jockey staycool will also be supported with online and print buys, in-store elements and event sponsorships, in addition to several other marketing promotions throughout the year.

More than 200 consumer goods executives convened in NYC this week for the 2011 Consumer Goods Sales & Marketing Summit. In its eighth year, the event delivered invaluable insight on hot customer-facing topics with its thought-provoking agenda -- featuring Walmart, Kraft and P&G -- and abundant networking opportunities. Here is a recap of the event's many highlights.

Rich Nanda of Deloitte Consulting provides tips for dealing with commodity inflation post the Great Recession.

One of the most important processes in consumer goods continues to be TPM. This month, CGT and MEI surveyed year-over-year trends, and while we didn't uncover major shifts in approach, different strategies emerged according to company size.

The new team has deep, diverse and global experience to strengthen P&Gs global leadership in the beauty industry.

A global product integration company has been selected to represent Heineken USA in an integral part of its marketing mix.