Technology Innovation

Report Finds Retail Disruptors in All Shapes, Sizes
But the report from Retail Systems Research/JDA finds commonality in their unique approaches to unified commerce, informed insight, customer acquisition and the role of the physical store.
Who Is the Consumer of the Future?
An authentic brand purpose will be critical for building loyalty among modern, proactive "prosumers."

Tip of the Spear Technology: NexTech AR

CGT looks at emerging technologies that offer unique solutions to consumer goods companies seeking to transform their organizations. This week: internet-enabled augmented reality tools from NexTech.
Chinese Dairy Operator Digitizes via Siemens PLM

Heilongjiang Feihe Dairy Co. has signed a strategic agreement with Siemens PLM Software to digitize the consumer goods company’s product lifecycle management processes
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Digital Evolution in Fast-Moving Consumer Goods Supply Chain and Procurement Processes

Download this paper to learn how sourcing and supply chain leaders are playing a key role in driving this evolution.
Working Through Proper Channels

Consumer goods companies should stop looking at the various sales channels that are now available and focus more on the one all-important common denominator across them: the consumer.
Johnnie Walker Opens Experiential Store

The unique venue boasts an exclusive collection of rare whiskies along with guided tastings and virtual educational experiences.
P&G Moves Toward a Targeted, Automated, Responsive Future

Plans unveiled this month seek to more sharply target marketing activity and improve supply chain preparedness and speed to market.
What Digital Native, Traditional Brands Can Teach Each Other

Companies at either end of the consumer goods spectrum — traditional vs. new, big vs. small — are trying to emulate the better aspects of each other's practices. Here are some key things they're learning.
Epson Printers Add Alexa Activation

Users now can give their printers voice commands through an Alexa "skill" aligned with the Epson Connect smart home service.