Supply Chain Management

Although Jessica Simpson and Rihanna are just a few of the celebrities for whom Parlux Fragrances creates branded fragrances, it is still a relatively small operation. The company recently gained a competitive edge with execution improvements despite a major relocation.

CGT partners with Logility to find out about S&OP initiatives in the consumer goods industry, including who owns them and who is involved in the processes.

Sun-Maid has never had a product recall, but that doesn't mean the company isn't prepared for one. As a major contributor to the Rapid Recall Exchange, Sun-Maid points to some of the features that make it an important part of the company's product recall and market withdrawal process.

A Q&A with Robert F. Byrne of Terra Technology reveals insight for grasping downstream data opportunities, using it at different levels and harnessing its full potential in the supply chain.

CGT and Gartner Inc. team to bring you research on the latest technology and business process trends in the consumer goods industry. Topics include trade promotion management, S&OP, mobile consumers, supply chain risk management and much more.

The greeting card and giftware manufacturer transformed the replenishment of store-level inventories from a traditional and manual process into one that has enabled the company to optimize inventory and increase sales by more than 30 percent.

CGT Editor Alliston Ackerman gives you a sneak peek into the trends and topics discussed in this month's issue.

From humble storefront beginnings in 1971, Powell's Books has grown into one of the world's great bookstores in the Portland metropolitan area. To streamline warehouse operations, Powells Books sought out new mobile devices.