Data & Analytics

CGT Editor Ali Ackerman Orr gives you a sneak peek into the trends and topics discussed in this month's issue.

What are the three points of difference in the definitions of a global organization, and how do they matter to corporate performance?

No longer satisfied with its poor process control, Danone Waters China implemented a trade spend management system that meets requirements associated with the complex Chinese market.

With the help of AT&T, Shell employees will be able to connect to one another using a wide range of connected devices such as PCs, tablets and smartphones.

These programs are expected to help the company continue making more sustainable ingredient choices and ensure consumers can make informed decisions about their cleaning and disinfecting products.

Companies across all industries depend more and more on analytics and insights to run their businesses profitably. But, attracting, managing and retaining talented personnel to execute on those strategies is proving to be quite the challenge. This is not the case for consumer products heavyweight P&G, which has been at the top of its analytics game for 50 years now.

The Carlsberg Group introduces a vision for business it calls GloCal, which aims for global efficiency while staying true to its local roots.

In this newly created position, the executive will be responsible for leading a team charged with the ongoing refinement of existing corporate initiatives and the development of additional strategies designed to elevate corporate performance and drive increased sales and profitability.