Supply Chain Management

CGT and SAP surveyed the consumer goods executives to understand the underlying infrastructure needed to move demand signal data initiatives forward.

Whether you like it or not, "Big Data" is here and quietly rewriting the rules. The benefits are so compelling that adoption by the CG industry is inevitable. CGT's Publisher Albert Guffanti turns to Robert Byrne, CEO, Terra Technology, for answers to the burning "Big Data" questions on every CG executive's mind.

In our analysis of two decades worth of financial balance sheets and income statements, Supply Chain Insights found that all industry segments are facing slowing growth, struggling with pressures on margins, battling an increase in complexity and feeling a need to speed up cycles. Analytics offer a promise to help, but traditional analytics are not sufficient.

CGT invited leading technology providers to showcase new solutions that promise to reinvigorate strategic IT initiatives in your supply chain, sales and marketing or innovation organizations.

Three leading consultant organizations showcase new services that address mission-critical business needs of consumer goods companies.

The announcement comes shortly after the company's largest competitor, The Procter & Gamble Company, made headlines when it reported that 45 of its facilities have now achieved zero manufacturing waste to landfill.

Walmart President and CEO Mike Duke announces the company's next step on the path to achieving its goal of being supplied 100 percent by renewable energy.