Sustainability was not always a big growth driver for CPG products. Often, these niche products were relegated to the top shelf and commanded a premium for a microsegment of customers with limited sales. Brand managers were asking questions: Is it worth pursuing a sustainable product? Will it generate enough revenue for the brand or as a new product?
PepsiCo and Walmart have partnered for a new initiative focused on supporting U.S. and Canadian farmers’ pursuit to improve soil health and water quality.
The Kraft Heinz Company has updated its sustainable packaging goals to include the reduction of its use of virgin plastic by 20% within its global packaging portfolio by 2030.
Brooks Running is investing in its manufacturing and sourcing visibility as it seeks to more effectively and efficiently connect dots within a complex supply chain.
The Coca-Cola Company is moving forward with several reusable packaging pilots in North America, including one that replaces single-use cups with reusable ones at large venues.
In Unpacked, CGT's new series of Tech Explainers, we break down AI in the supply chain, including its benefits and drawbacks, and where today's leading experts see the future potential.
Artificial intelligence can impact every link in the supply chain thanks to its ability to optimize data collection to increase visibility into operations, quicken decision making to proactively identify risks, and provide recommendations to head off challenges and seize new opportunities.
