Supply Chain

Retailers Embrace the Power of Big Data
"Big Data" is well on its way to becoming the consumer goods industry's biggest buzzword in 2012. Beneath the hype, retailers are also beginning measured experiments in Big Data, which could spur growth in harnessing strategies over the next 12-24 months, according to new industry research.
Kimberly-Clark Joins SWIFT Network
The global brands company is now able to standardize its operational processes worldwide, including payments, confirmations, trade initiation, securities and more.

Nestle to Reduce Sugar Content in Cereals

Whole grain will be the main ingredient in all the new breakfast cereal recipes, which will be available by the end of 2015.
Nestle Automates With DSD and SFA Solutions

The German subsidiary eliminates its paper system and automates its 320 delivery routes, while the Japan subsidiary equips 270 sales representatives with a mobile solution.
Great American Beer Festival Awards 2012 Winners

Ambitious brewers are opening breweries and producing extremely high quality beer brands in once unlikely locations.
2012 Tech Trends Report

CGT and Gartner Inc. team to bring you research on the latest technology and business process trends in the consumer goods industry. Topics include downstream data, S&OP, mobility, and much more.
Tides Colorful Campaign

Throughout the regular season, the campaign will feature a series of documentary-style videos, a Facebook page, and other marketing channels including advertising and packaging.
Nestle Drives Better Demand

For Nestle, Direct Store Delivery, pizza and ice cream are seasonal and promotion-driven, and variety has exploded in recent years. So, it turned to demand-driven forecasting to achieve bottom-line improvements.
ERP Transformation

CPG company executives are increasingly looking for the tangible business case benefits of changing, upgrading or merging their core ERP system and related business capabilities.
Hungry Jack Taps Consumers for Recipes

By simply looking to their pantry, consumers can get creative and explore the versatility of common staples.