Research and Reports

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.
2014 Consultant & IT Services

A comprehensive listing of consultancies that help to solve business and technology challenges for competitive consumer goods companies.
Straight Talk: TPM Reality Check

Is TPM still relevant? Or are companies already getting the most out of their trade spend? CGT gathered thought leaders to assure you that TPM is providing immense value, particularly when an interdisciplinary approach is implemented that integrates multiple sources of data.