Supply Chain

"Larry the Quaker Guy" grows a mustache to raise awareness for men's health cause.

There is no industry where women play a more dominant role as workers, producers and consumers than the retail and consumer products industry. However, a new report shows that the number of women that sit on the boards of consumer goods and retail companies is not where it needs to be given women's aggregate market impact.

Under the agreement, McCormick will use Enterras Cognitive Reasoning Platform to develop insights and services to better serve consumers and its ecosystem of food and beverage partners.

Nestle has set up an innovation outpost in Silicon Valley, Calif. to help deepen relationships with consumers online and in social media.

Orchestro-to-Go is expected to put the power of the demand signal repository (DSR) and advanced algorithms at the fingertips of field personnel.

The Velocity service provides real-time visibility into retail performance, down to the retail store level by SKU and daily or weekly, for manufacturers running the SAP demand signal management software.

NGC's software is expected to enable Nicole Miller to optimize lead times, drive down costs, maximize profit opportunities, and respond quickly to fast-changing consumer preferences.

The premium chocolatier celebrates its web site with exclusive products, a free shipping offer and gift-with-purchase promotion.