Supply Chain & Merchandising

Vendor managed inventory (VMI) solutions are changing the rules of business for select CG companies and their customers. Increased service levels, improved forecasting and clear visibility into the supply chain are some of the benefits generated by VMI solutions.

Are you tired of hearing about the sluggish and challenging economy?

As the consumer goods landscape changes due to the mergers and acquisitions driven by the industry's leading players, the question of how the combined companies manage and integrate separate I.S. entities into a new whole becomes paramount for long-term success and efficiencies across the enterprise and supply chain.

Nearly every CG company has found itself overwhelmed by the sheer volume of customer information that passes its way nearly every day.

The art of attracting and retaining customers is a sizeable challenge for the CG industry.

Three years ago the Scotts Company was turning inventory twice a year, which may not sound like much to a company that does 50 turns a year like Dell.

Improving the bottom line involves more than just deploying the latest technology.

Today's CG supply chain is akin to the spilt personality of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.