Product Innovation

CGT Reveals 2011 Innovation Award Winners
Only 18 percent of new products are considered highly innovative. Needless to say, true innovation is a feat enjoyed by an elite few each year, and that is why CGT is once again recognizing six consumer goods companies that defied the odds to launch successful new products in 2010/11.
Immaculate Baking Revamps Package Design
To support an expansion in distribution, the companys marketing team undertook a package redesign and developed five alternative package design themes with the help of Affinnova Inc.

4N Creates Something Completely New

Founded by watchmaker Franois Quentin in 2009, the 4N brand grew from his desire to create a watch unlike any other on the market. Here's how he did it with a little help from Dassault Systemes.
The Next Generation of Innovation

CGT picked the brain of Surabhi Pokhriyal from Cognizant Consumer Goods Consulting Practice to find out what exactly "innovation" and its accompanying processes and technologies look like today.
New Product Introduction

Successful new product launches are typically one of the top goals for CG executives, yet this process is one of the most complex. This month, CGT and Sopheon surveyed the industry to determine where process and technology improvements are needed most.
Consumers Demand More of New Henkel Product

Henkel doubles production of Purex Complete Crystals Softener to accommodate runaway consumer demand for the product.
American Greetings Offers Mobile Greetings

justWink offers the next generation of greeting card shoppers a connection with the mobile world for the first time.
Snack Factory Innovates in a Crunch

Like most small companies, innovation is a vital part of Snack Factory's business strategy for its Pretzel Crisps brand. Here's how the company entered the growing Bold & Spicy category in record time.
Social Listening

Innovationedge Founder Cheryl Perkins offers guidance for mastering the art of co-created innovation.
2011 Product Innovation Solutions

A comparison chart of solution providers to the 2011 consumer goods industry in the areas of PLM, PIM, portfolio management and much more. Plus, industry experts address market trends and challenges.