A quick search of the term “retail execution” returned 41 million results, which may be indicative of the growing interest in this important function. Particularly in the consumer goods (CG) industry, retail execution initiatives have grown substantially in scope and can include not only sales productivity and promotion compliance tools as in the past, but also optimized orders, routes and even integration into digital marketing activities. So which retail execution capabilities are considered most critical? This month, CGT partners with Visicom to explore existing retail execution functionality and understand how the industry is approaching supporting technology. ","alternateLabel":"Research","teaserImage":{"id":1703,"url":"https://assets1.consumergoods.com/styles/secondary_articles_short/s3/CGW_1213_CustomResearch_Cover_LR.jpg?itok=7zlRSYMb","width":100,"alt":null,"height":118},"sponsored":false,"businessTopic":[],"company":[],"contentType":[]},{"title":"Transforming Field Execution to Create The Perfect Store ","id":10332,"bundle":"whitepaper","url":"/transforming-field-execution-create-perfect-store","date":"2013-12-12T00:00:00","author":{"email":"devteam@ashday.com","uname":"ash_root","firstName":"Root","lastName":"Man","bio":null,"title":null,"picture":null,"phone":null,"contactForm":true},"summary":"Based on the concept of guided execution, a new generation of mobile applications will help CPG companies rethink and reinvent field sales operations,guiding teams with best practices and standard processes that are leveraged end to end. ","body":"A new generation of mobile applications is taking shape; one that allows companies to go beyond simply automating or digitizing processes.Imagine being able to determine instantly whether or not a product is being merchandised to its fullest potential. Or helping certain stores assess whether or not they are eligible for promotional opportunities unique to their geography, business model, target demographic or purchasing levels. The coming revolution in mobile applications, paired with the next generation of mobile devices, can make this wish list a reality. Based on the concept of guided execution, new mobile applications will help CPG companies rethink and reinvent field sales operations,“guiding”teams with best practices and standard processes that are leveraged end to end.
","alternateLabel":null,"teaserImage":{"id":1699,"url":"https://assets1.consumergoods.com/styles/secondary_articles_short/s3/cgt_kony_wp_1213_teaser.jpg?itok=Fv6_nwie","width":100,"alt":null,"height":138},"sponsored":false,"businessTopic":[],"company":[],"contentType":[]},{"title":"CG Execs Meet to Share Sales & Marketing Insights","id":10692,"bundle":"article","summary":"Sales and marketing trailblazers from Mondelez, Unilever, J&J and Kellogg joined more than 225 consumer goods executives in NYC this week for the 2013 Consumer Goods Sales & Marketing Summit. This year, New York Times bestselling author and entrepreneur since birth Gary Vaynerchuk kicked things off with a provocative presentation on the need for consumer goods companies to adapt in the Internet era. Get a recap of the event here. ","showSummary":null,"url":"/cg-execs-meet-share-sales-marketing-insights","date":"2013-06-05T00:00:00","author":{"email":"devteam@ashday.com","uname":"ash_root","firstName":"Root","lastName":"Man","bio":null,"title":null,"picture":null,"phone":null,"contactForm":true},"digitalEdition":null,"sponsored":false,"taggedPro":null,"teaserImage":{"id":13188,"url":"https://assets1.consumergoods.com/styles/secondary_articles_short/s3/cgsmteaser.png?itok=jV5-pUzr","width":124,"height":120,"alt":null},"topics":[{"name":"Business Analytics","url":"/business-analytics"},{"name":"E-commerce","url":"/e-commerce"},{"name":"Mobile Marketing","url":"/mobile-marketing"},{"name":"Sales Force Automation","url":"/sales-force-automation"},{"name":"Trade Promotion Management","url":"/trade-promotion-management"},{"name":"Manufacturing","url":"/manufacturing"},{"name":"Sales & Marketing","url":"/sales-and-marketing"},{"name":"Events","url":"/events"},{"name":"Digital Marketing","url":"/digital-marketing"}],"attachedFiles":[]},{"title":"Gain Instant Field Intelligence and Win at the Shelf with Mobile Solutions","id":10694,"bundle":"whitepaper","url":"/gain-instant-field-intelligence-and-win-shelf-mobile-solutions","date":"2013-06-01T00:00:00","author":{"email":"devteam@ashday.com","uname":"ash_root","firstName":"Root","lastName":"Man","bio":null,"title":null,"picture":null,"phone":null,"contactForm":true},"summary":"Smart software solutions, enabled by advances in mobile technology, are revolutionizing field execution for CPG companies. Brands are capitalizing on the benefits of instant field intelligence to be more strategic and dominant at the shelf.","body":"Smart software solutions, enabled by advances in mobile technology, are revolutionizing field execution for CPG companies. Brands are capitalizing on the benefits of instant field intelligence to be more strategic and dominant at the shelf. ","alternateLabel":null,"teaserImage":{"id":1643,"url":"https://assets1.consumergoods.com/styles/secondary_articles_short/s3/GainInstantFieldIntelligence_teaser.jpg?itok=8tZ8MDdO","width":100,"alt":null,"height":129},"sponsored":false,"businessTopic":[],"company":[],"contentType":[]},{"title":"2013 Sales & Marketing Report","id":10705,"bundle":"whitepaper","url":"/2013-sales-marketing-report","date":"2013-05-29T00:00:00","author":{"email":"devteam@ashday.com","uname":"ash_root","firstName":"Root","lastName":"Man","bio":null,"title":null,"picture":null,"phone":null,"contactForm":true},"summary":"Technology adoption is driving dramatic change in sales and marketing. New research from CGT and IDC provides progress updates on improvements in TPM, D2C, S&OP and more. ","body":"
The adoption of technologies is driving dramatic change in how consumer goods companies manage sales and marketing. New research from CGT and IDC Manufacturing Insights examines business improvements that companies are making in the areas of trade promotion management, downstream data, direct-to-consumer selling, S&OP, retail execution and emerging markets.
","alternateLabel":"Research","teaserImage":{"id":1638,"url":"https://assets1.consumergoods.com/styles/secondary_articles_short/s3/CGW_SM_0613_cover.jpg?itok=uW1ObYhR","width":100,"alt":"","height":121},"sponsored":false,"businessTopic":[],"company":[],"contentType":[]},{"title":"Mobile Technology","id":10708,"bundle":"whitepaper","url":"/mobile-technology-paper","date":"2013-05-29T00:00:00","author":{"email":"devteam@ashday.com","uname":"ash_root","firstName":"Root","lastName":"Man","bio":null,"title":null,"picture":null,"phone":null,"contactForm":true},"summary":"New research from CGT and SAP takes a deep dive into one of the most popular areas of investment among consumer goods manufacturers: Mobile sales execution. ","body":"
Mobility is one of the hottest trends in the consumer goods industry, and its appeal continues to grow exponentially. While mobile technology has been implemented in some organizations for decades, new technology advancements have made innovative applications invaluable for both internal and external use. We recently studied which business processes mobile technology is impacting and the associated drivers. This month, CGT partners with SAP to look at the related investments and to dig a little deeper into mobile sales execution applications, one of the most popular areas for investment.
","alternateLabel":"Research","teaserImage":{"id":1636,"url":"https://assets1.consumergoods.com/styles/secondary_articles_short/s3/CGW_0613_CR_cover.jpg?itok=aWbm1fqB","width":100,"alt":"","height":118},"sponsored":false,"businessTopic":[],"company":[],"contentType":[]},{"title":"2013 Customer Management Solutions","id":10740,"bundle":"whitepaper","url":"/2013-customer-management-solutions","date":"2013-05-09T00:00:00","author":{"email":"devteam@ashday.com","uname":"ash_root","firstName":"Root","lastName":"Man","bio":null,"title":null,"picture":null,"phone":null,"contactForm":true},"summary":"A comparison chart of solution providers to the consumer goods industry in areas including CRM, TPM, TPO, SFA, etc. Plus, industry experts address customer- and consumer-facing trends and challenges.","body":"A comparison chart of solution providers to the consumer goods industry in areas including CRM, TPM, TPO, SFA, etc. Plus, industry experts address customer- and consumer-facing trends and challenges. ","alternateLabel":null,"teaserImage":{"id":1629,"url":"https://assets1.consumergoods.com/styles/secondary_articles_short/s3/CGW_0513_TSGCMA_Page.jpg?itok=6IOF7ZMB","width":100,"alt":null,"height":121},"sponsored":false,"businessTopic":[],"company":[],"contentType":[]},{"title":"Mobility in Consumer Goods","id":10902,"bundle":"whitepaper","url":"/mobility-consumer-goods","date":"2013-03-14T00:00:00","author":{"email":"devteam@ashday.com","uname":"ash_root","firstName":"Root","lastName":"Man","bio":null,"title":null,"picture":null,"phone":null,"contactForm":true},"summary":"Mobile devices are everywhere, and the statistics on end-user adoption are staggering. New research ascertains adoption rates in the CG industry. ","body":"Mobile devices are everywhere and the statistics on end user adoption are staggering. By the end of 2013, the number of mobile-connected devices would exceed the number of people on earth. Consumers and businesses alike have jumped on the bandwagon, and this month, CGT partners with Kony to ascertain adoption specifically for consumer goods companies. The results provide a snapshot of an industry that is embracing mobile technology on many levels. A full 80 percent of respondents have a mobile initiative currently in place at their organization, with another 15 percent developing a strategy. ","alternateLabel":"Research","teaserImage":{"id":1613,"url":"https://assets1.consumergoods.com/styles/secondary_articles_short/s3/CGW_0313_CR_Cover.png?itok=7oXAWOZB","width":100,"alt":null,"height":118},"sponsored":false,"businessTopic":[],"company":[],"contentType":[]},{"title":"Unilever Adopts SFA on Android Platform","id":11135,"bundle":"article","summary":"Unilever expects to take advantage of new functionality, one of them being the possibility of collecting photos through the SFA system while doing surveys. ","showSummary":null,"url":"/unilever-adopts-sfa-android-platform","date":"2012-11-14T00:00:00","author":{"email":"devteam@ashday.com","uname":"ash_root","firstName":"Root","lastName":"Man","bio":null,"title":null,"picture":null,"phone":null,"contactForm":true},"digitalEdition":null,"sponsored":false,"taggedPro":null,"teaserImage":null,"topics":[{"name":"Mobile Technology","url":"/mobile-technology"},{"name":"Sales Force Automation","url":"/sales-force-automation"},{"name":"Manufacturing","url":"/manufacturing"},{"name":"Sales & Marketing","url":"/sales-and-marketing"}],"attachedFiles":[]},{"title":"Nestle Automates With DSD and SFA Solutions","id":11191,"bundle":"article","summary":"
The German subsidiary eliminates its paper system and automates its 320 delivery routes, while the Japan subsidiary equips 270 sales representatives with a mobile solution.
Based on the concept of guided execution, a new generation of mobile applications will help CPG companies rethink and reinvent field sales operations,guiding teams with best practices and standard processes that are leveraged end to end.
Sales and marketing trailblazers from Mondelez, Unilever, J&J and Kellogg joined more than 225 consumer goods executives in NYC this week for the 2013 Consumer Goods Sales & Marketing Summit. This year, New York Times bestselling author and entrepreneur since birth Gary Vaynerchuk kicked things off with a provocative presentation on the need for consumer goods companies to adapt in the Internet era. Get a recap of the event here.
Smart software solutions, enabled by advances in mobile technology, are revolutionizing field execution for CPG companies. Brands are capitalizing on the benefits of instant field intelligence to be more strategic and dominant at the shelf.
Technology adoption is driving dramatic change in sales and marketing. New research from CGT and IDC provides progress updates on improvements in TPM, D2C, S&OP and more.
New research from CGT and SAP takes a deep dive into one of the most popular areas of investment among consumer goods manufacturers: Mobile sales execution.
A comparison chart of solution providers to the consumer goods industry in areas including CRM, TPM, TPO, SFA, etc. Plus, industry experts address customer- and consumer-facing trends and challenges.
Unilever expects to take advantage of new functionality, one of them being the possibility of collecting photos through the SFA system while doing surveys.
The German subsidiary eliminates its paper system and automates its 320 delivery routes, while the Japan subsidiary equips 270 sales representatives with a mobile solution.