Warburtons is One Step Ahead of DemandSince bakeries require production before orders are confirmed, Warburtons was challenged to find an accurate forecasting solution to improve its planning. CGT Investigates Virtual Product Development AdoptionNew product development may be the only way for companies to survive the economic downturn. New research finds that Virtual Product Development (VPD) can greatly enhance the success of new product launches. Jim Shannon of Accenture on Becoming Demand Driven Jim Shannon of Accenture identifies six key measures that consumer products companies should adopt in their quest to become demand driven. VANTAGE POINT: Thermal Printing and Application Integration By Sandeep Rao, senior architect consultant of Retail, CPG and Logistics Unit, Infosys Procter & Gamble Uses Demand Sensing Solution A new software implementation is expected to enable P&G to use POS data to facilitate end-to-end planning and further improve forecast accuracy. Top 3 Innovation Drivers Revealed What three trends will be important factors in driving the next wave of new products and services? CGT Research Advisory Board member and Innovationedge Founder Cheryl Perkins reveals the answer. P&G Embraces High-Performance Computing To reduce costs and speed time-to-market, Procter & Gamble wanted to expand its use of computer simulation in research, design and testing. The Sum of All Parts CGT Editor Alliston Ackerman gives you a sneak peek into the trends and topics discussed in this month's issue. Pulse: Microsoft Opens Retail Experience Center The facility is the center of innovation for Microsoft and retailers addressing changing consumer expectations and economic conditions. Cheryl Perkins of Innovationedge on Innovation Drivers What three trends will be important factors in driving the next wave of new products and services? First Previous 306 307 308 309 310 Next Last
