Technology

The past five years have brought dramatic change to the manufacturing supply chain more so, perhaps, than any other five-year period in recent memory. Find out the top 10 predictions IDC Manufacturing Insights has identified that will drive supply chain activity and IT investments for the year.

This years Readers Choice survey spans 10 categories, but some companies do not fit snugly into any one group. In response, we created the Editors Pick section to recognize solutions and service providers that are making a difference in the consumer goods industry and should be dually noted.

The Top 8 providers of a software solution for trade promotion effectiveness, including traditional TPM, promotion analytics, price management, trade promotion optimization, etc.

The Top 8 providers of a point software solution or a software suite for Business Intelligence, including analytics, data warehousing, etc.

2011 has been a pivotal year for ERP software. A new generation of solutions has emerged. Michael Griffiths, Microsoft Business Solutions global retail & distribution product director, explains how these systems are putting powerful yet cost-effective capabilities into the grasp of CG companies.

The Top 5 providers of a complete suite of enterprise-wide ERP software, including Finance, HR, CRM, Supply Chain, PLM, etc.

The Top 10 providers of a suite of software or point solution for Supply Chain Execution, including warehouse management, transportation management, shipping management, load optimization, etc.