Supply Chain

Supply Chain Outlook
Gartner is witness to many on-going supply chain transformations within the consumer products industry. Here are some common characteristics of supply chain leaders. Plus, Steutermann reveals four important thoughts for the coming year.
2012 Top 100: Beverages
Merger and acquisitions continue to transform the beverage list year after year, but growth remains steady for the majority. Look back at how the major beverage leaders grew market share in 2011.

2012 Top 100: Pharmaceuticals

Pfizer Inc. knocked out some competition in the OTC pharmaceutical market when it acquired Wyeth's consumer healthcare brands in 2009. How has the Centrum-brand owner performed compared to the competition since?
2012 Top 100: Tobacco

Some things are simply out of our control. Find out how the earthquake that hit Japan literally shook the Tobacco market in 2011.
2012 Innovation, Business & Technology Awards

CGT honors Chobani, Coca-Cola Refreshments, Kimberly-Clark, Phoenix Brands and TrashCo for excellence in five award categories.
2012 Top 100: Food

Big break-up headlines rocked the food industry in 2011. But the market overall reported growth across the board. Expect big changes on this list next year.
2012 Shared Data Strategy Report

This annual report features the latest research on retailer and manufacturer collaboration strategies in areas like product quality, big data, new markets, mobility and more.
2012 Top 100: Health & Beauty Aids

Apparently, beauty is everything; at least to these companies and their loyal consumers. This market posted growth across the board with innovative health and beauty products and business strategies.
2012 Top 100: Toys/Games

Children are perhaps the most fickle of all consumers. Find out which toy companies stayed on the "hot" list in 2011 and which ones are losing the popularity contest.
Growth in Uncertain Times

Mark Osborn of SAP details innovative ways in which consumer goods companies can capitalize on new market opportunities.