Supply Chain & Merchandising

Back by popular demand, this hot industry event takes another bite out of the big apple

With consumers increasingly elusive to reach, private label competition continuing to erode market share from branded goods and mass-channel retailers demanding higher price discounts, marketers are increasingly put under the microscope to show return and results.

How a new committee hopes to redefine perfect order criteria to reflect the transforming food industry supply chain

The industry gets tough on price as competitive concerns surface

P&G Builds New Product Category
Procter & Gamble (P&G) attributes the success of its $16 billion-dollar brands to consumer-driven innovation.

This year's crop of Consumer Goods Visionaries (formerly known as the 25 Most Influential) reflects the rapidly changing dynamic of the supplier/retailer relationship.

Managers at Quantum Foods Inc. were facing two key challenges: improve inventory control as the business continued to grow dramatically, and meet increasingly stringent government and industry regulations regarding food safety.

Contrary to popular belief, implementing a strategy isn't always the major business hurdle to overcome within an organization.