Supply Chain & Merchandising

These five CPGs have introduced sustainable packaging alternatives and solutions for some of their most popular products.

In this edited webinar transcript, RIS and Treasure Data touch on the results of the 2023 RIS and CGT report, 'The Analytics Advantage,’ using some stats and findings as a jumping-off point into a broader conversation about channeling data into creating exceptional customer experiences.

Brands of all sizes are involved in some level of joint business planning with their retailer partners — the bigger the brand, the higher the stakes are at the meeting. But, each brand is given a chance to make a case for their items, swing shelf space in their favor, collaborate on promotions, introduce new product launches and more. In a way, joint business planning is the lifeblood of a brand’s success at a retailer. So why not do it backed by precise, predictive and high-powered data?

Mars has entered an agreement to purchase Kevin’s Natural Foods – a ready-to-eat food maker specializing in clean eating, Paleo options, and healthy sauces.

King Arthur Baking Company is investing in its omnichannel capabilities as it prepares to scale into new retail channels.  

While not new, IoT carries great potential to unlock further value for AI in the supply chain, and it’s on the radar for many leaders.

In Unpacked, CGT's new series of Tech Explainers, we break down AI in the supply chain, including its benefits and drawbacks, and where today's leading experts see the future potential. 

Artificial intelligence can impact every link in the supply chain thanks to its ability to optimize data collection to increase visibility into operations, quicken decision making to proactively identify risks, and provide recommendations to head off challenges and seize new opportunities.