Supply Chain & Merchandising

CGT presents the new class of Visionaries 11 consumer goods leaders who are shaping the future of their companies with unprecedented business and technology initiatives. Ranging from senior executives at major firms to pioneers at innovative mid-market companies, the 2013 Visionaries share inside details on how they are collaboratively bringing big picture ideas to life.

The combined company is expected to have greater access to the large and growing Chinese market and retain world-leading food safety and quality control standards.

Campbell enters the rapidly-growing premium baby food category and expands its core business in North America.

Lafley succeeds Robert A. Bob McDonald, who is retiring from the company on June 30, 2013, after 33 years of service.

Planning accuracy is key to maintaining Dannon's leadership in the yogurt market. And armed with new insights, the company will now attempt to challenge Chobani for the No. 1 spot in the highly competitive, fast growing Greek yogurt market.

Currently, Coty has an existing commercial partnership in Brazil to distribute certain brands through a door-to-door distribution model.

P. Kasper Jakobsen succeeds Stephen W. Golsby, who had previously announced his retirement.

In today's difficult economic climate, packaging innovation from design to shelf is more important than ever to drive business growth considering that more than 75 percent of purchase decisions occur in store. Experts in the field reveal real-world insights, borrowed from Coca-Cola, LOreal and Amcor, for ensuring that your products packaging helps to close the deal with the consumer.