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Recalls can be dangerous for the consumer, but they are also downright detrimental to the consumer goods companies involved as consumers abandon a recalled brand for another in the interim, or worse, for life. CGT asks analysts from AMR Research, Hitachi Consulting and IBM to identify the primary causes of product recalls and how your company can monitor external production operations to thwart those causes.

Sunny Garga, president, Business and Consumer Insights Information Resources Inc. shares his perspective on the current state of analytics as well as future trends.

CGT Publisher Lori Castle gives you a sneak peek into the trends and topics discussed in this month's issue.

Frito-Lay answers the number one consumer request by creating Pinch of Salt, a line of snack chips with 30 percent to 50 percent less sodium.

Deloitte strengthens consumer business through the appointment of new practice leader for shopper marketing.

Dean Foods Company announces several changes to the Dean Foods' Executive Team.

CGT picks the top 10 Supply Chain Planning companies as well as a list of breakout winners.

Consumer goods (CG) manufacturers have long relied on technology to improve business processes and increase visibility across the value chain.