Supply Chain Management

The past year was one of struggle and experimentation in consumer goods companies' use of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), with lingering standards, product immaturity, cost and return on investment issues clouding the ability to reach Wal-Mart's January 2005 mandate.

Last month, AMR Research humbly pointed out that its prediction in RFID spending for Wal-Mart's Top 100 suppliers was off its mark.

There is no doubt that 2004 proved to be a more than challenging year for consumer goods (CG) companies.

The supply chain is a critical and influential component of your overall business strategy -- typically impacting 75 percent of operating results.

Supply chain execution software has re-entered the investment spotlight as supply chain partners face heightened pressures.

At 135-years-old, the Campbell Soup Company brings in nearly $7 billion in annual sales and touts more than 20 market-leading brands from a diverse product portfolio, which includes everything from the familiar red and white cans to Pepperidge Farm bakery to Godiva chocolate.

Meeting demand spikes by utilizing the right tools

A re-cap of the year's must-attend industry event