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- 5/28/2014
Hostess Brands Names CEO
The new CEO previously served as chief executive of AdvancePierre Foods and president of Pinnacle. - 5/28/2014
Redrawing the Frontiers
CG companies are in need of an overhaul. Historically, it was logical to structure a multinational's operations on the basis of geography, but this way of working is no longer fit for purpose due to factors such as globalization and different levels of digital maturity. At the same time, companies now require much more sophisticated approaches to engage and excite their customers. - 5/27/2014
CGT Investigates Retailer/Supplier Data Sharing
Big Data hype is everywhere these days even on the daily news. But how many consumer goods companies are actually pursuing big data initiatives to extract valuable insights, particularly from retail-provided POS data? And even then, do retailers value these big data efforts? - 5/22/2014
Unilever to Sell Ragu, Bertolli for $2.15B
This sale represents one of the final steps in reshaping Unilever's portfolio in North America to deliver sustainable growth. - 5/22/2014
Brooks Brothers Tailors Technology for Transformation
Brooks Brothers transforms its product development landscape in a short span of 10 months to address the unique challenges and opportunities in positioning the business for future growth. - 5/22/2014
Unilever to Globally Engage with Start-Ups
Unilever announces the launch of The Unilever Foundry, a platform that will provide a single entry-point for innovative start-ups seeking to partner with Unilever. - 5/22/2014
5 Best Practices for a Speedy TPM Implementation
A TPM implementation can seem like a daunting, never-ending process. But snacks manufacturer Popcorn, Indiana successfully completed implementation of the AFS TradePro TPM system in a scant 60 days. - 5/22/2014
Succeeding in the Footwear Industry through Cloud-based PLM
Organizations need to be able to reduce time to market by executing the most efficient and innovative new product development process possible to help them capitalize on as many trend cycles as possible. - 5/20/2014
Newell Rubbermaid Invests in Innovation
The company joins an exclusive club of design-driven companies that recognize design and innovation as a competitive advantage. - 5/20/2014
Bayer HealthCare Enhances Demand Planning
Bayer HealthCare is using NeoGrids cloud-based solutions for VMI and Retail Intelligence, and is additionally deploying NeoTPM and NeoS&OP.