The Pulse -- May 2005The annual New Product Pacesetters report from Information Resources Inc. is an analysis of the most successful new consumer packaged goods brands launched in 2003-2004, plus the factors driving their success and key consumer purchase trends to watch in 2005. Buzz-worthy Customer ServiceCoffee Bean International brews a robust analytics strategy to satisfy 2,000 accounts Optimizing Inventory PUMA pounces on predictive analytics to better manage product demand Hallmark Greets Salesforce Automation Handheld capabilities streamline re-order process and reduce stock outs Simple Recipe for Success The combination of innovative products and EDI helps Mixed Emotions gain entry into 250+ retail doors Hitting the Halfway Mark With mandates beat, Pacific Cycle changes direction to gain value from RFID using the right tech partners Best TPM Practices Reap Big Rewards Effective trade promotion boosts a product's success, but ensuring any particular campaign meets that goal can be a challenge. Re-Inventing the Wheel For the Demand Driven Supply Network (DDSN) to truly make in-roads, collaboration must become a common practice within the consumer goods industry. Balancing Act Henkel Consumer Adhesives sticks to analytics to determine optimal shelf space RFID World 2005 Wal-Mart, Kimberly-Clark and EPCglobal push forward with RFID and reveal inside tips along the way First Previous 856 857 858 859 860 Next Last
