Supply Chain

Not all consumer goods brands have fully embraced the DTC movement. Whatever the holdup may be, here are three reasons why consumer goods companies of all shapes and sizes need to enhance their DTC strategies now.

Fashion brand Karl Lagerfeld is automating allocation across its network, tapping artificial intelligence to streamline inventory management.

Expect drones to play a more prominent role in the last mile, including through goods retrieval, as retailers like Walmart pursue faster and more sustainable fulfillment alternatives.

Its Tianjin, China and Indaiatuba, Brazil locations are being recognized for implementing advanced fourth industrial revolution (4IR) technologies, such as machine learning, artificial intelligence, and digital twins. Learn more.

Amazon’s exclusive Buy With Prime service is no longer by invitation only. The company will be expanding it to all eligible U.S.-based brands by the end of the month.

Justin Honaman head, worldwide consumer products at Amazon Web Services, shares five retail trends to consider in 2023.

In this transcript of CGT’s latest webinar, Tom Madrecki of the Consumer Brands Association, and Lindsey Peters of Celonis discuss innovative strategies supply chain professionals can employ to bolster resilience, build stronger networks, and meet future demand.

The company has had to elevate its structure, reinventing how products are shipped “for the good of customers and the planet.” Learn more.

CGT combed through some of the industry’s most comprehensive supply chain transformations in 2022, pinpointing five consumer goods companies who are driving sustainable, scalable growth by investing in innovative approaches.

Hormel Foods is investing in real-time data sharing to improve on-shelf availability with its retail partners.