Supply Chain Management

CGT presents a comparison chart of solution providers to the consumer goods industry in the areas of transportation management, warehouse management and more. Plus, experts address the current challenges and trends in the supply chain execution (SCE) landscape. Hot topics discussed include sustainability, inventory visibility, and using technology as an equalizer.

Today's digitally-connected world has drastically changed consumer expectations. That same connectivity, coupled with important advancements in technology, is poised to reshape the manufacturing industry, driving a fourth industrial revolution that many are calling industry 4.0.

The new candidate will replace Tony Fernandez, who earlier this year announced his plans to retire in mid-2016, and will report to Chief Executive Officer Bob Gamgort.

Mars will acquire Grupo Turin, a manufacturer of high-quality chocolates in Mexico since 1928. Find out what the two companies have in common and what this means for Mars.

Nestl and R&R are in advanced discussions to set up a new joint ice cream venture. Find out more about the discussions and what both brands bring to the table.

The report tracks momentum against more than 30 nutrition, health and wellness, sustainability and social impact commitments, and highlights more than 1,000 product reformulations.

Global consumer goods food companies, including Mars, General Mills, Unilever, Kellogg Company, and Nestl USA, have united on climate action releasing a joint letter to call on U.S. and world leaders to act swiftly and decisively. Find out what additional sustainability moves these companies are making.

In this case study, CGT takes a deeper look at how pasta and sauce maker Barilla is offering consumers the ability to see the full lifecycle of the ingredients in a limited-edition pasta and sauce, available at Expo Milano 2015.