Consumer Packaged Goods

Wildfires Scorched Marijuana Crops, Complicating Rollout of Legal Sales

October 30, 2017

The deadly wildfires that ravaged communities and wineries in Northern California also severely damaged numerous marijuana farms, just before the state is expected to fully legalize the drug, in a disaster that could have far-reaching implications for a nascent industry.

Online Shoppers Want Fast Delivery - But Still Aren't Willing to Pay for It

October 30, 2017

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

More and more online shoppers want their stuff fast. But the economics of making that happen haven't changed.

How to Digitalize Your Supply Chain in Five Steps

October 27, 2017

Industryweek

As the leadership team at a consumer products company debated its digital strategy, two opposing views emerged. To stay competitive, some argued, the company needed to invest several hundred million dollars to automate its existing network of large regional plants.

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

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.