Research and Reports

2016 Sales & Marketing Report
Brand new research from CGT and IDC Manufacturing Insights provides a progress update for initiatives in some of the most discussed sales and marketing challenges and trends in the consumer goods industry. Find out how investments in process and technology have progressed, and what still needs to be done.
2016 Trade Promotion Solutions Guide
A comparison chart of solution providers to the consumer goods industry in the areas of Trade Promotion Management and/or Optimization.

2016 Retail and Consumer Goods Analytics Study

Download RIS/CGT's first annual Retail and Consumer Goods Analytics Study and learn from the industry leaders and benchmark your organization's analytics maturity against their success.
2016 Supply Chain Solutions Guide

Supply chain experts draw from their experience to address the current challenges and trends in the supply chain management landscape, from supply chain planning, including demand forecasting, inventory optimization, etc., to supply chain execution, including logistics, warehouse management, etc.
2016 Data & Analytics Solutions Guide

Executives realize now more than ever the data and insights are the means, not the ends. Find out how to navigate through the endless piles of big data to discover the best business opportunities and actions to take to turn data into measurable results.
The Shopping List

CPG experts weigh in on whether the shopping list is still king for food shoppers and marketers, and the answer is yes – sort of.
Readers' Choice Survey 2016

A short list of the best technology and service providers in the industry
Readers' Choice Survey 2016: Editors' Picks

CGT introduces you to 20 more unique technology and services companies that are worthy of your undivided attention.
Infographic: Evolution of the Barcode

This infographic illustrates how the iconic barcode has evolved over time to address new data exchange challenges in an ever-changing marketplace.
2015 Supply Chain Report

Now in its second year, this report, produced by CGT, IDC and Supply Chain Insights, uncovers opportunities for growth in the consumer goods supply chain from addressing business challenges and collaborating with retail to finding the right talent and maximizing ROI with technology.