Forecasting

Did you know that only one in three companies is satisfied with its demand and supply chain planning solution? Here, Supply Chain Insights Founder Lora Cecere shares insights on how to avoid the pitfalls.

CGT Executive Editor Kara Romanow gives you a sneak peek into the trends and topics discussed in this month's issue.

About 12 years ago, McCormick & Company, Inc. embarked on an initiative to develop close, collaborative relationships with a number of its retailers and national food wholesaler customers. This initiative evolved into its customer collaboration platform, which has allowed McCormick to develop formal vendor managed inventory relationships today, among many other unexpected benefits along its supply chain.

Barry Callebaut integrates 65,000 cocoa farmers in Cte dIvoire and will include more across the world, for a stronger supply chain.

The first program participant, a large global manufacturer, has reportedly recognized potential planning productivity improvements of 40 percent or more.

The IDC Manufacturing Insights report, "Business Strategy: Digital Transformation in Consumer Products Sales and Marketing," is now available. In its seventh year, this study takes another look at sales and marketing for consumer goods manufacturers.

Solution simplifies and accelerates supply chain and ERP integration to drive quick ROI, reduce risk and improve performance.

Editorial Advisory Board member Steve Sigrist,Vice President, Customer Service, Newell Brands,reviews how to make the customer the primary beneficiary of the digital experience.