Business Intelligence (BI)

A Q&A with Robert F. Byrne of Terra Technology reveals insight for grasping downstream data opportunities, using it at different levels and harnessing its full potential in the supply chain.

After 15 years of growth by way of acquiring multiple businesses, Maple Leaf Foods was operating in a disjointed environment that created unnecessary complexity. The company is now implementing common business processes across all business units, enabled by a massive and rapid ERP consolidation.

It is fair to say that there is universal agreement that we could all do a better job in driving benefit through our strategic investments in IT. Organizations must understand that strategic initiatives require a different recipe for success, an approach that considers the alignment of the organization, an agreed upon definition of success, and engagement of the stakeholders throughout.

Thought leaders from Kimberly-Clark, Dean Foods, Del Monte and E&J Gallo Winery join an all star cast of presenters for the 2011 Consumer Goods Business & Technology Leadership Conference.

New solutions are expected to enable Hallmarks marketing team to conduct more automated multi-step campaigns. Looking ahead, the enhancements also position the retail marketer on a trajectory to multiple layers of optimization

Virtually every CPG company has engaged into one or more downstream data programs with its core customers. The question is no longer whether to get started or not. It is now whether your company is amongst the industry leaders who are building a sustainable ROI from their investment in retailer data.

Consumer goods manufacturers have invested significant time and money building out a consumer-driven supply network, the centerpiece of which is the DSR. Now, the obvious question is have those investments paid off? Read on to find out the results of a recent survey focused this issue, and learn how ConAgra made the DSR a foundational part of its environment.

The creation of the Global Snacks Group and Power of One Americas Council are critical components of the companys long-term strategy to strengthen and extend its global leadership position in snacks and leverage the power of its combined food and beverage businesses.