Research and Reports

Leveraged in the right ways, mobile technology can lead to massive efficiency gains as well as sophisticated interactions with consumers. This edition of CGT Straight Talk taps the collective brainpower of industry thought leaders in the space to debunk crippling myths around mobility.

CGT and Gartner Inc. team up to bring you the latest data on technology spending, adoption and trends in the consumer goods industry. Topics include supply chain analytics and visibility, S&OP, digital marketing, the product portfolio and the retailer's POV on supply chain challenges.

A comparison chart of solution providers to the consumer goods industry in the areas of transportation management, warehouse management and more.

For the fifth year now, CGT and RIS News surveyed consumer goods and retail executives to compare year-over-year sentiment toward data sharing adoption and benefits. The conclusion: The gulf is widening between data sharing leaders and everyone else.

A comprehensive listing of consultancies that help to solve business and technology challenges for competitive consumer goods companies.

CGT pulled together a comprehensive listing of technology solution providers that can help meet the modern-day consumer goods company's social media platform, monitoring, measurement and engagement needs.

Is TPM still relevant? Or are companies already getting the most out of their trade spend? CGT gathered thought leaders to assure you that TPM is providing immense value, particularly when an interdisciplinary approach is implemented that integrates multiple sources of data.

The consumer goods industry in North America, grappling with intense market saturation, has seen a significant transition into the emerging markets playing field. Two subject matter experts pinpoint the nuances that must be addressed from both a strategic and tactical standpoint when entering and operating in emerging markets.