Consumer Packaged Goods

Cracking the Code for Brand Loyalty

October 27, 2017

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

In the age of the fickle and skeptical consumer, brands can no longer rely on traditional advertising to survive.

How a Startup's Legal Battle With a Software Giant Could Redefine Tech Workers' Rights

October 26, 2017

Forbes

On September 6, Jessica Bell couldn't wait any longer. Rumors of layoffs at ShareFile, a unit of Citrix Systems, a 28-year-old software maker valued at $12bn, had been swirling through the summer.

Fueling the Future With Seaweed

October 25, 2017

Maritime Executive

Researchers at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) are working on a project designed to show that homes and vehicles could be powered by fuel made from seaweed grown at large-scale offshore farms.

Global Avocado Shortage Fails to Dent Demand

October 25, 2017

Supply Management

Drought and flooding have caused global shortfalls in the supply of 'green gold,' while demand continues to rise.

Google Moon Shot Could Give Industrial 3-D Printing a Boost

October 25, 2017

Industryweek

In what promises to be one small step for space travel and one giant leap for the next generation of manufacturing, an Israeli startup is planning to land a vehicle on the Moon that has crucial parts made using 3-D printing technology.

The Process Improvement Conundrum

October 24, 2017

Mark Bakker, Head of Supply Chain Operations, Americas, HP

Reducing Supply Chain Risk Susceptibility

October 24, 2017

Antonio Galvao, VP, Logistics Americas, BT&S

The Beauty of the Complex Supply Chain

October 24, 2017

Rahquel Purcell, SVP, Supply Chain, Americas, L'Oréal

Wal-Mart's Answer to Amazon? Its Own Web Mall

October 24, 2017

The Wall Street Journal

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has a solution for retailers doing battle with Amazon.com Inc.: join forces to give shoppers an alternative.

Study: Sustainable Packaging Market Growth Driven by Preference, Regulations

October 24, 2017

Environmental Leader

Increasing environmental consciousness among consumers, along with more stringent regulations, are driving the sustainable packaging market, and will continue to do so at least through 2024, according to a new study from Zion Market Research.

Consumer Packaged Goods

The latest supply-chain news, analysis, trends and tools for executives in the consumer packaged goods industry. Learn how consumer packaged goods companies and their suppliers around the world are managing the flow of products across all channels of the enterprise. Experts sound off on forecasting and demand planning, supply-chain visibility, logistics outsourcing, inventory optimization, transportation management, warehouse management, supply-chain security, corporate social responsibility and more.