Supply Chain

S&OP: The Four Point Difference
Commercial teams -- sales and marketing -- often avoid active participation in Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) processes. The belief is that it is not value-added work. Ironically, the biggest benefit is an increase in sales: the metric that is always top of mind for the sales team.
Recap: 2015 Consumer Goods Emerging Markets Forum
Go behind the scenes at this second annual event, during which consumer goods companies at all levels in global expansion engaged in high-level discussions about achieving profitable growth in the most sustainable manner in emerging economies.

McKee Foods Corporation Improves Sales Planning and Forecasting

McKee Foods sought to improve sales planning and forecasting processes. The solution it found will ensure their entire business team and DSD distribution network has a more streamlined process with access to better real-time information.
Achieve a Future-Proof E-Commerce Platform

With today's rapidly evolving technologies, upgrading or replacing an e-commerce platform can be a means of competitive advantage in the face of changing customer expectations. Here are four critical questions companies must answer before embarking on an e-commerce re-platforming initiative.
Gorton's Seafood Moves to Fewer Ingredients

Seafood company Gorton's announces a commitment to simplify ingredients for all of the brand's items by the end of 2017. Find out how else the list of ingredients will change.
Unilever Signs Land Deal with Tatu City

Unilever East Africa has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Tatu City Limited for the acquisition of 70 acres of industrial land for future expansion of its manufacturing operations. Find out how this move is part of a stream of investment activities to drive growth in East Africa.
Barry Callebaut Makes Two Acquisitions

Barry Callebaut has acquired Nyonkopa to cover growing customer need for sustainable and traceable cocoa and the commercial beverages vending activities of FrieslandCampina Kievit.
Using Innovative Tech to Win in New Markets

Lack of infrastructure, unfriendly environmental conditions and a shortage of skilled labor, are just some of the obstacles consumer goods (CG) companies face when expanding into new geographies. However, leading CG companies are taking advantage of this opportunity by leveraging innovative technology solutions to increase sales by up to 8 percent, reach customers much faster and reduce ordering costs by nearly 80 percent. Heres how they do it.
Crocs' E-Commerce Business Grows Despite Inventory, Supply Chain Issues

Crocs' global e-commerce business grew globally in its third quarter, despite inventory and supply chain issues. Find out what's boosting this footwear retailer's online presence and its five initiatives to improve supply chain performance.
CG Leaders Discuss Insights, Innovation and Action for Growth

Insight, innovation and action are key levers of growth that are cross-functional themes. That is why consumer goods community leaders reunited (now in its 17^th year) to engage these important areas of focus, during the 2015 Consumer Goods Business & Technology Leadership Conference.