Digital Transformation

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.

With a global presence in more than 60 countries Amway's complex supply chain network required a global warehouse management platform that would improve inventory management and traceability, increase throughput and standardize business processes worldwide. Here, Deb Parm, director, North American Logistics, tells Amways story to WMS success.

Randy Benz, VP & CIO, Energizer, and Simon Ellis, practice director, Supply Chain Strategies, IDC Manufacturing Insights, are the most recent additions to the standout agenda at 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

Vice Chairman Eduardo Castro-Wright has overseen global sourcing and the expansion of the companys global e-commerce technology, including its acquisitions into social and mobile commerce.

Innovationedge Founder Cheryl Perkins offers guidance for mastering the art of co-created innovation.