Supply Chain & Merchandising

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

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.

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

For consumer goods companies, especially those in the grocery industry, trade promotions can be vital to maintaining a competitive edge.

As a Florida native and employee of Hawaiian Tropic for more than 19 years, one would think that Bill Jennings, executive vice president and chief financial officer, knows a thing or two about obtaining a killer tan.

The ability to render the perfect order is the single most daunting task facing the CG industry today.