Like a newborn baby, a successful launch needs close handholding: Inducing trial and driving repeat buys will need effective interaction with the consumer at every moment of truth.
Supply chain processes are now three decades old. They are maturing. The understanding of supply chain excellence is evolving. But, substantial progress on costs and inventory management has only happened in the high-tech and electronics industry.For everyone else, progress has stalled. Find out why the CPG and food industries are at a supply chain plateau.
CGT's readers rank the top six technology companies that provide a suite of software or point solution for supply chain planning, including demand forecasting, inventory optimization, etc.
Gartner is witness to many on-going supply chain transformations within the consumer products industry. Here are some common characteristics of supply chain leaders. Plus, Steutermann reveals four important thoughts for the coming year.
By adopting leading practices in S&OP, Seventh Generation expects to improve forecast accuracy by 10 percent at the SKU level, decrease inventory by 15 percent, while maintaining historically high service levels.
