IT Integration

Newell Rubbermaid struggled to access data and generate reports so that it could make timely, informed decisions about day-to-day operations. Find out firsthand how the consumer products leader transformed its ability to collect, interpret and act on information.

The SAP deployment is expected to provide Newell Rubbermaid clear visibility into spend patterns and provide its sourcing community with a consolidated view of data.

Accenture will provide management services for the local applications and related project services of Henkel's North American business.

By: Rob Bois, Director of Product Marketing of MEI Computer Technology Group Inc.

CGT presents the most recent crop of consumer goods "Visionaries" -- 10 industry thought leaders who are shaping the future of their respective companies with unprecedented business and technology initiatives. Find out about their biggest accomplishments of late and get a glimpse into the big business initiatives they have on the horizon.

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On Monday, IBM announced its intent to acquire Sterling Commerce from AT&T for approximately $1.4 billion in cash. We asked experts from IDC, Gartner and Altimeter Group to weigh in on the deals implications for IBM and consumer goods companies.

Collaboration with key retailers using predictive analytics and optimization is expected to drive value for Bayer.