Business Intelligence (BI)

A recent Manufacturing Insights survey of existing deployments among manufacturers indicates that the ROI for this technology can be significant and meaningful.

The 2009 Consumer Goods Sales and Marketing Summit came to a close Wednesday afternoon, leaving the almost 200 consumer goods executives in attendance with a little more insight into customer-facing trends and topics.

Using the entire portfolio of SPSS analytics software, the company aims to put its consumers first through direct feedback, brand evaluation and more.

What happens when supply and demand are managed in a truly coordinated fashion? Johnsonville Sausage CIO Ron Gilson recently shared the company's journey to visibility via an integrated supply chain.

Consumer goods manufacturers require a deeper understanding of the cost of doing business, and new research from CGT delves into how cost-to-serve methodologies can help. This is one type of analysis that CG companies can't afford to ignore.

Tyson Foods Inc. reports that structural changes and improved market conditions are having a positive effect on its chicken business.

Integrated solutions from Nielsen are expected to help General Mills drive its brands and customer relationships in the marketplace.

CGT is proud to present the most recent crop of consumer goods "Visionaries" -- those industry thought leaders who are shaping the future of their respective companies through leadership, drive, and unprecedented business and technology initiatives even as the economy suffers.