Business Intelligence (BI)

Vendor managed inventory (VMI) solutions are changing the rules of business for select CG companies and their customers. Increased service levels, improved forecasting and clear visibility into the supply chain are some of the benefits generated by VMI solutions.

Are you tired of hearing about the sluggish and challenging economy?

As the consumer goods landscape changes due to the mergers and acquisitions driven by the industry's leading players, the question of how the combined companies manage and integrate separate I.S. entities into a new whole becomes paramount for long-term success and efficiencies across the enterprise and supply chain.

Today's CG supply chain is akin to the spilt personality of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.

Three years ago the Scotts Company was turning inventory twice a year, which may not sound like much to a company that does 50 turns a year like Dell.

For consumer goods companies, especially those in the grocery industry, trade promotions can be vital to maintaining a competitive edge.

Improving the bottom line involves more than just deploying the latest technology.

The good news is that Gary Andrews, director of manufacturing and engineering at Campbell Soup Company, recently discovered the potential ROI of an integrated business analytics program.