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.

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.

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.

Gaining increased attention among CG companies in the current economic climate is product lifecycle management (PLM) technology that reduces the time and cost it takes to bring a product to market.