Manufacturing

In 2012 Cali Bamboo introduced a new product that spiked growth trends and increased potential for dynamic expansion, but its EDI system could not keep up. So, the company made a strategic decision to go with a new solution to support multi-channel fulfillment.

Most consumer goods companies have traditional R&D organizations that are driven by marketing and operations and completely focused on new product innovation. Yet, the word innovation has become more of a charter or strategic goal as companies strive to innovate in process areas across the business, even challenging fundamental business models. This months Straight Talk takes a look at how innovation can lead to success beyond product extensions and how new thinking can disrupt the status quo.

Fruit of the Loom struggled with the management of multiple EDI platforms used across its businesses to support its retailer partners, so it enlisted a solution to help improve efficiency and responsiveness to retailers, 3PLs and the consumer.

New research from CGT and Logility uncovers supply chain imperatives that are challenging consumer goods companies to keep up as market pressure continues to increase.

Chris Hobson, vice president, Global Business Technologies at VF Corporation, writes about the companys latest complex technology project Acadia. With more than 30 brands, 63,000 associates, 1,500 retail stores and $12.4 billion in revenue, VF is highly diversified across brands, products, distribution channels and geographies. Here, the company creates one comprehensive technology platform that powers its back-end processes for all eight of its outdoor and action sports brands.

Experts break down the retail execution myths to achieve improved store performance.

After market research reveals a wealth of opportunity for healthier alternatives, Talking Rain brand, Sparkling Ice, expands into the UK and Ireland.

CGT presents its inaugural listing of solutions that help to manage detailed product content within the consumer goods industry. Plus, experts discuss how critical it is to share consistent product information in an omnichannel landscape.