Research and Reports

2015 Supply Chain Planning Solutions
A comparison chart of solution providers to the consumer goods industry in 2015.
Readers' Choice Survey 2015
Now in its 15th year, CGT's readers voted for their top solution and service providers in 13 areas of investment opportunity. These short lists, and accompanying commentary from experts and analysts, can help guide decision makers in their quests to find innovative technology and service providers that deliver a competitive edge in the game for consumer loyalty.

Top 100 Consumer Goods Companies 2014

From acquisitions and divestitures to name changes and new leadership appointments, 2013 was full of memorable moments. This annual list of the top publicly traded consumer goods companies provides a snapshot of organizations that succeeded in upping their growth games.
2014 Supply Chain Report

In this inaugural report, CGT tapped into the industry's foremost supply chain experts for perspectives and advice on all things supply chain, from identifying priorities and finding ROI to tips for collaboration talent, outsourcing and even supply chains to admire.
A CG Execs Guide to NRF 2015

With so much to do and see, CGT offers guidance on how consumer goods professionals can maximize their time spent at Retail's BIG Show. Find out what to look for while walking the floor, and how to engage solution providers and retailers in the most efficient way.
Mobility Straight Talk

Leveraged in the right ways, mobile technology can lead to massive efficiency gains as well as sophisticated interactions with consumers. This edition of CGT Straight Talk taps the collective brainpower of industry thought leaders in the space to debunk crippling myths around mobility.
2014 Product Innovation Solutions

A comprehensive listing of technology solution providers that help facilitate new product development, launch and more.
2014 Supply Chain Execution Solutions

A comparison chart of solution providers to the consumer goods industry in the areas of transportation management, warehouse management and more.
2014 Tech Trends Report

CGT and Gartner Inc. team up to bring you the latest data on technology spending, adoption and trends in the consumer goods industry. Topics include supply chain analytics and visibility, S&OP, digital marketing, the product portfolio and the retailer's POV on supply chain challenges.
2014 Retailer/Supplier Shared Data Study

For the fifth year now, CGT and RIS News surveyed consumer goods and retail executives to compare year-over-year sentiment toward data sharing adoption and benefits. The conclusion: The gulf is widening between data sharing leaders and everyone else.