Lack of infrastructure, unfriendly environmental conditions and a shortage of skilled labor, are just some of the obstacles consumer goods (CG) companies face when expanding into new geographies. However, leading CG companies are taking advantage of this opportunity by leveraging innovative technology solutions to increase sales by up to 8 percent, reach customers much faster and reduce ordering costs by nearly 80 percent. Heres how they do it.
Insight, innovation and action are key levers of growth that are cross-functional themes. That is why consumer goods community leaders reunited (now in its 17th year) to engage these important areas of focus, during the 2015 Consumer Goods Business & Technology Leadership Conference.
Kellogg and PepsiCo led food and beverage makers in efficiency of water use, an important metric for the long-term profitability and sustainability of resource-intensive businesses, according to Lux Research. Lux Research analysts evaluated resource efficiency in consumer packaged goods. Here are their findings.
In an effort to make data sharing among customers and channels easier, many organizations are leveraging Master Data Management and Product Information Management solutions to ensure that the information they share with customers and consumers is both reliable and accurate. Find out how to overcome the challenges of managing data.
Coca-Cola Co. is reportedly in talks to invest in Chobani LLC, in a deal that the Greek yogurt maker hopes could value it at as much $3 billion, including debt.
Presented at the 2015 Consumer Goods Business & Technology Leadership Conference, the award honors the Chief Information Officer who has made the largest demonstrable business impact within his or her consumer goods organization through the implementation and successful use of technology.
CGT announced the winners of its annual Business & Technology Leadership Awards during an awards ceremony at the 2015 Consumer Goods Business & Technology Leadership Conference. The awards recognize consumer goods companies for transformational business and technology initiatives in the areas of supply chain, customer management and mid-market growth.
