Manufacturing

Brand new research from CGT and IDC Manufacturing Insights provides a progress update for initiatives in some of the most discussed sales and marketing challenges and trends in the consumer goods industry. Find out how investments in process and technology have progressed, and what still needs to be done.

As we turn the corner to the second half of the year, CGT takes a moment to reflect on the top headlines of 2016 so far. From lists to executive appointments to trends and more, here is look back at the topics that were top-of-mind on consumergoods.com.

Gartner, Inc. has released its annual Supply Chain Top 25, identifying supply chain leaders and highlighting their best practices, and Unilever topped the ranking for the first time.

Find out what honor Walmart recently presented Valeant Pharmaceuticals International with.

Suppliers are a retailers or manufacturers most valuable asset, and those that have successfully aligned with their key suppliers enjoy reduced risk factors and improved innovation, quality, reliability, and costs/price reductions. Amber Roads latest white paper investigates how to leverage your technology investments to enhance your expansive global supplier networks.

Food and beverage business Dean Foods Company has agreed to acquire the manufacturing and retail ice cream business Friendly's Ice Cream for $155 million in cash.from an affiliate of Friendly's Ice Cream, LLC.

Twenty-two resident companies were selected for JLABS @ Toronto, but there's room for more.

The search for a new CFO is on as Kellogg Company's CFO announces retirement. Also, take a look at the new snack and breakfast foods from Kellogg U.S. Brands arriving in stores this spring.