Supply Chain

Nike Using Consumer Polling In Product Development For ‘Full-Circle’ Experiences
Nike is using consumer insights drawn from loyalty member polling within its product development for the first time.
Mapping Your Consumer Data Strategy
A unified consumer data strategy allows businesses to draw together data from multiple sources and manage interactions at every touchpoint. In this exclusive roadmap, find out the key steps to identify where the most valuable consumer data is coming from today – and how to best use it.

Artificial Intelligence
For Consumers and CG Brands, It Will Be A Summer Like No Other
After a nearly 18-month slog through the pandemic and now post-covid with the US back to business summer, 2021 is going to be a summer like no other… and therein lies a unique opportunity for agile CPG brands.
Sustainability
P&G Opens Facility to Focus on Sustainable Supply Chains of the Future
The new center aims to create future, global P&G supply chain sustainable solutions and intelligent operations that it can scale moving forward.
Distribution
Southern Glazer’s Teams With Docklight For CBD Brands
Docklight Brands has signed a distribution agreement with alcohol beverage distributor Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits for its Marley CBD beverages and confections portfolio.
Manufacturing
How 2 CG Brands Tackle Manufacturing Complexity
Consumer goods manufacturers need to adapt their digital transformation strategies even faster to survive in this increasingly competitive market.
Executive Council
Retaining the New Consumer Through the Power of Technology
As we exit the pandemic, we tapped into the power of the CGT/RIS Executive Council for a look at today’s new consumer, as well as insight into how both brands and retailers can transform them into loyal buyers through technology.
Sustainability
Unilever Joins Diageo & GSK With First Paper-Based Laundry Bottle
Unilever is launching its first paper-based laundry bottle, developed as part of its participation in the Pulpex consortium.
Supply Chain
How CG Companies Can Save Millions with Compliance Audits
A contract compliance audit can help consumer goods companies gain a clearer view into their contracts and how they are actually implemented.
Sustainability
AB InBev Global Innovation and Tech R&D Center Develops Lighter Glass Bottle
This glass innovation will help to reduce the weight of AB InBev’s standard longneck beer bottle from 180 to 150 grams, cutting its CO2 emissions by 17% per bottle.
Supply Chain Execution
Spinnaker SCA Partners With o9 Solutions
Supply chain consultancy Spinnaker SCA, has teamed with o9 Solutions, a provider of integrated business planning solutions leveraging artificial intelligence.
Consumer Analytics
How Diageo Drives Digital Conversions for Brands Like Baileys & Johnnie Walker
While most of today's consumer goods brands are all-in on growing digital sales, things are a bit trickier for the alcohol beverage category.
Manufacturing
4 Ways Data & Analytics Can Help Manufacturers Achieve Digital Resilience
While manufacturers are increasingly adopting digital capabilities, they must consider using data and analytics to build resilience. Here are few critical factors that they need to consider as they progress their data and analytics capabilities to keep up with uncertainties.
Digital Transformation
E2open to Combine with BluJay Solutions
The deal is approximately valued at $1.7B and is expected to enhance E2open’s supply chain execution capabilities with BluJay’s transportation management software and global trade capabilities.