Supply Chain & Merchandising

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.

Merger and acquisitions continue to transform the beverage list year after year, but growth remains steady for the majority. Look back at how the major beverage leaders grew market share in 2011.

Some things are simply out of our control. Find out how the earthquake that hit Japan literally shook the Tobacco market in 2011.

CGT honors Chobani, Coca-Cola Refreshments, Kimberly-Clark, Phoenix Brands and TrashCo for excellence in five award categories.

For a number of years, the company's Tools and Fine Writing businesses have led the way in China, while its Commercial Products and Baby segments are making good progress. The company is now in a position to begin building its go-to-market system at scale in China, utilizing Shanghai as a key hub.

At a recent CGT conference, demand planning leaders from P&G candidly discussed how standardization is a key enabler for the rapid expansion of innovation. If you missed the live discussion, dont fret. We caught it all on tape. Plus, watch more video commentaries from other industry thought leaders on big trends to come in 2013 and beyond.

The high-end leathergoods retailer will use e-commerce software and international shipping services to help offer a seamless and convenient cross-border purchasing and shipping experience to online shoppers to destinations in up to 90 countries worldwide.

The Coca-Cola Company and Select Milk Producers, Inc. will acquire equity stakes in the newly-created Fair Oaks Farms Brands, LLC to drive growth and expansion of Core Power and to create an innovative portfolio of brands and products that feature the value-added nutrition of dairy.