Business Intelligence (BI)

CGT Executive Editor Kara Romanow gives you a sneak peek into the trends and topics discussed in this month's issue.

1WorldSync Showcase enables global exposure for brands and sellers and a venue for buyers and developers to find new products with commerce-ready content.

The 1st Annual Awards program will recognize 7 best-in-class supplier teams based on their achievements with data analytics in the retail space.

A recent survey indicates most manufacturers plan to increase investments in data analytics over the next year, even while delaying other technology investments.

For CPGs, these solutions enable deeper data-driven collaboration, as well as the ability to influence consumer purchases, with the intent to increase brand share.

The mobile app company is rolling out three new marketing options that go beyond age and gender.

Chris Hobson, vice president, Global Business Technologies at VF Corporation, writes about the companys latest complex technology project Acadia. With more than 30 brands, 63,000 associates, 1,500 retail stores and $12.4 billion in revenue, VF is highly diversified across brands, products, distribution channels and geographies. Here, the company creates one comprehensive technology platform that powers its back-end processes for all eight of its outdoor and action sports brands.

Barry Callebaut integrates 65,000 cocoa farmers in Cte dIvoire and will include more across the world, for a stronger supply chain.