Product Innovation

A CG company that continues to innovate without pause -- while its competitors curtail product development -- has the best chance for growth in recessed times. CGT asked the experts to share best practices for staying innovative in this economy (or any for that matter).

The facility is the center of innovation for Microsoft and retailers addressing changing consumer expectations and economic conditions.

The solution aims to provide multi-level transparency on all its recipes' lifecycles, using a graphical layout.

The supply chain planning solution includes end-to-end probabilistic modeling.

While many consumer goods companies are making changes to accommodate the souring economy, others are proving their endurance. Find out what three such companies are doing to stay ahead, what products are still flying off shelves and what tactics will keep these companies at the top of their game.

As the New Year approaches, consumer goods executives everywhere are resolving to better manage their company's time, resources and money in a downed economy. Here, CGT Research Advisory Board members offer five more valuable tips guaranteed to help your company stick to its New Year's resolutions and outlive this recession.

The launch of iFood Assistant represents the latest in Kraft's commitment to providing innovative solutions for consumers' busy and increasingly wireless lifestyles.

The Procter & Gamble Company currently has 24,000 active patents and invests more than $2 billion per year in research and development. Needless to say, firm control over costs for materials is critical. Read on to learn how P&G is using PLM to transform its global approach to product development and save money.