Manufacturing

2014 Standout SMBs
CGT scoured the globe to find this year's group of Standout SMBs from a digitally-engaged confectioner in Belgium to an inspiring innovator turned viral sensation in the good old U.S.A. Find out how 11 small to mid-sized consumer goods companies are making an impact on consumers in their own special ways.
9 Companies Close the Product Data Gap
Recognizing a strong need for improvement, nine companies, including Coca-Cola, Hershey, P&G and Wegmans, worked together to focus on closing the gap that currently exists in the new item setup process.

Spring 2014 New Tech Showcase

Innovative technology solutions that empower strategic business initiatives in consumer goods
Assuring Supply to Assure Profitability, Quality and Customer Satisfaction

Supply chain disruptions typically can reduce share prices by an average of 7 percent, according to a recent Accenture study. But where does that risk of disruption typically come from?
Systemically Reduce Out-of-Stocks through the Elimination of False Positives

Few consumer goods manufacturers need to be told that retail out-of-stocks (OOS) take a real bite out of sales and profits. The fact that the problem persists means there is still more work to be done.
Mars to Buy Major P&G Business for $2.9B

This is a significant strategic move for Mars Petcare to complement its large and growing global Petcare business.
OREO Drives Innovation through Video

Mondelez brand, OREO, launches a new Snack Hacks video series which embodies the trend of remixing what is currently driving food culture.
P&G's Tide Brand Enters New Category

This cleaning season, for the first time ever, consumers can experience the cleaning power of Tide both in and out of the laundry room.
Top 50 U.S. Retail Brands

Walmart maintains its No. 1 spot on a new list of the best retail brands, and even with a 6 percent decline in brand value it preserves an enormous margin over the next closest brand. Four brands increased their brand value by more than 25 percent this year, while others fell off the list completely.
Flatout Inc. to Optimize Retail Execution

A SaaS-based mobile consumer goods solution from StayinFront is expected to help standardize and streamline sales processes for the growing premium flatbread maker.

2014 Standout SMBs

9 Companies Close the Product Data Gap

Spring 2014 New Tech Showcase

Assuring Supply to Assure Profitability, Quality and Customer Satisfaction

Systemically Reduce Out-of-Stocks through the Elimination of False Positives

Mars to Buy Major P&G Business for $2.9B

OREO Drives Innovation through Video

P&G's Tide Brand Enters New Category

Top 50 U.S. Retail Brands

Flatout Inc. to Optimize Retail Execution