Supply Chain Management

Executives from leading consumer goods firms unite to discuss and share best practices forcultivating innovation through people, process and technology.

The private-label manufacturer aims to better the complex design/production process with a web-based solution.

The project contributes to Kraft's sustainability goals around energy, energy-related carbon dioxide emissions and waste reduction.

Advanced Business Planning (ABP) is one of the most critical capabilities necessary for any company to effectively compete in the consumer goods (CG) industry. The three components are long range planning, annual planning and a rolling forecast. Yet, as critical as these components are, not all companies have expertise in all areas and we found differences by company size. This month, CGT partners with Hitachi Consulting to take a look at which processes CG companies have in place, how long the plans take to create, and the challenges and drivers associated with each plan type.

The UK government unveils a new strategy for the UK's manufacturing sector.

In a time when financial hardship is fueling channel migration, IRI research reveals where specific category sales thrive and where they lag.

The legwear manufacturer will use the new software to help manage Wal-Mart relationship.

A three-year contract will provide the company with supply chain and transportation management out of four locations.