Artificial Intelligence

Members of CGTs Downstream Data Share Group met on June 6, 2011 at the Consumer Goods Sales & Marketing Summit in NYC and engaged in a lively discussion about social media. Key discussion points included...

P&G will make its advanced digital design tool available at no cost to American small and mid-sized manufacturers. The commitment is part of a new national effort among industry, universities and the federal government to create high-quality manufacturing jobs and enhance global competitiveness.

Just a few years ago, digital information meant one thing to senior executives risk. However, CG companies are now using digital data to advance their competitive position. New analyses based on 148 companies highlights major opportunities for growth.

Fonterra will implement a SignalDemand solution partnered by IBM Global Business Services as part of the IBM Consumer Products Industry Framework.

Haberman was a driving force in the creation of the Auto-ID Center at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the 1990s, leading to the development of the Electronic Product Code and commercial uses of RFID.

The engaging platform is expected to deliver consumers entertainment and fun along with beverages.

More than 200 consumer goods executives convened in NYC this week for the 2011 Consumer Goods Sales & Marketing Summit. In its eighth year, the event delivered invaluable insight on hot customer-facing topics with its thought-provoking agenda -- featuring Walmart, Kraft and P&G -- and abundant networking opportunities. Here is a recap of the event's many highlights.

CGT presents the most recent crop of consumer goods "Visionaries" -- 10 influential leaders who are shaping the future of their respective companies with unprecedented business and technology initiatives.