IT Integration

Aspera's technology helps companies securely speed the movement of massive data files around the world.

Digital is blurring the boundaries between consumers, stores and consumer brands. This holds major opportunities for consumer facing brands prepared to radically reshape for the digital world and clear risks for those who fail to.

Effective January 1, 2014, the integrated North America business will be segmented into a traditional company and bottler operating model that will better suit the unique needs of the North America market.

The candidate will be responsible for establishing the strategic direction for Campbells advertising, media, global design and digital marketing and social media, and for ensuring alignment with Campbells business strategies.

Because we know it's important to stay on top of your retail customer's strengths and weaknesses, we're bringing you new research findings from our sister publication, RIS News, which benchmarks the progress of omnichannel strategies in retail.

CGT Executive Editor Kara Romanow gives you a sneak peek into the trends and topics discussed in this month's issue.

IDC reveals its top 10 predictions that will impact global technology spending and the use of information technology in the manufacturing and retail industries. Covering 3D value chains and servitization optimization to big data and immersive commerce, these predictions will help both sides of the supply chain grasp emerging market opportunities and plan for future growth.

Booz & Company recently conducted the bi-annual refresh of its Customer Planning and Trade Spend study, revealing that a majority of consumer goods companies believe they spend too many resources on trade promotion management and are unhappy with the quality of the tools/systems available to manage investments. Executives from Kimberly-Clark, Kraft Foods and McCormick & Company discuss the pain points, best practices and tips for better efficiency in customer planning and trade spend.