Supply Chain

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.

Medifast implemented a warehouse management system to optimize its distribution center operations by taking pressure off of its main ERP system and improving the functionality of its other systems.

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.

CGT and Gartner Inc. team up to bring you the latest data on technology spending, adoption and trends in the consumer goods industry. The result: Companies are building the foundation for the future where the Internet of Things will keep consumers and businesses perpetually connected, through current investments in social, mobile, analytics, and cloud technologies.

The Board of SABMiller plc has rejected Anheuser-Busch InBev's proposal of GBP 42.15 per share in cash, with a partial share alternative. Find out AB InBev's response to this turn of events.

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.

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.