Manufacturing

Mark Osborn, global lead, Consumer Products Industry Marketing, SAP, provides a snapshot of the complex future consumer and realistic recommendations for turning him or her into your brand advocate.

New research from CGT and SAP takes a deep dive into one of the most popular areas of investment among consumer goods manufacturers: Mobile sales execution.

CGT presents the new class of Visionaries 11 consumer goods leaders who are shaping the future of their companies with unprecedented business and technology initiatives. Ranging from senior executives at major firms to pioneers at innovative mid-market companies, the 2013 Visionaries share inside details on how they are collaboratively bringing big picture ideas to life.

Chairman and CEO Irene Rosenfeld says, "The race is on for us to secure and expand our positions in these fast-growing markets." The company expects to increase investments by about $100 million this year,
$200 million in 2014 and up to $300 million in 2015.

With all the sites' new features found on the homepage, finding useful potty training tips, new products, promotions and fun games is even quicker.

Campbell enters the rapidly-growing premium baby food category and expands its core business in North America.

Lafley succeeds Robert A. Bob McDonald, who is retiring from the company on June 30, 2013, after 33 years of service.

The two candidates were recognized for their outstanding contributions to the advancement and adoption of GS1 Standards - the most broadly used supply chain standards globally.