Consumer Packaged Goods

The Real Reason Behind Lost U.S. Manufacturing Jobs

March 24, 2017

So the major driver behind all those lost American jobs is free trade? Not so fast.

Sigfox Spot'It Tags Provide Alternative to RFID Tracking

March 23, 2017

Global communications service provider Sigfox has released a tool for tracking the locations of goods at a low cost, that serves as an alternative to radio frequency identification or GPS.

Three Steps to Creating a Low-Risk Supply Chain

March 23, 2017

SupplyChainBrain

Analyst Insight: No one can predict potential future risks that a supply chain may face. However, you can prepare for these potential risks and disruptions. Understanding and preparing is crucial in creating a sustainable top-performing supply chain, with flexibility and awareness. - Sara Shingleton, senior consultant, Tompkins International

Retail Store 'Bubble' Has Burst and CEOs Search for Answers

March 23, 2017

The Wall Street Journal

Once considered a competitive advantage, store footprints have now become a burden for many chains as more shopping moves online. This week, executives from several large retailers and online sellers, including Amazon.com Inc., were under the same roof at Shoptalk to discuss the future of retail - and where physical locations fit into the picture.

Adidas Banks on Sports as Lifestyle to Drive U.S. Sales

March 22, 2017

The New York Times

Adidas set a target last week for sales in North America to rise by almost half by 2020, predicting strong demand will continue for fashion sneakers after its retro Superstar was the top selling shoe in the U.S. market in 2016.

Four Trends to Accelerate Tax-Efficient Supply Chains

March 22, 2017

SupplyChainBrain

Analyst Insight: Supply-chain executives are under tremendous pressure to continually re-optimize their supply chains. While supply-chain economics must dictate where manufacturing and distribution assets should reside, tax changes and opportunities need to be looked at in parallel with the supply-chain economics to sustain the planned benefits. Looking forward to 2020 and beyond, we believe companies should pay particular attention to four trends that will accelerate the need for a tax-efficient supply chain. - Michael DuVall, principal, Bradley Slattery, principal and Jared Lapin, director, PwC

Creating Efficiencies to Drive E-Commerce Innovation Forward

March 22, 2017

SupplyChainBrain

Analyst Insight: In the age of information, there is a tremendous opportunity for retail companies to distinguish themselves as consumer-centric by exceeding expectations for online product content. Many retailers and brands are stepping up their ability to provide the detailed, accurate digital product information consumers need to make informed purchase decisions. To create competitive end-to-end shopping experiences, these companies are leveraging global standards to make it easy for consumers to discover and purchase products whenever and wherever they are. - Rich Richardson, vice president of standards development, GS1 US

Report From Next Gen Customer Delivery 2017

March 21, 2017

Mario Matulich, Executive Dir Customer Management Practice, IQPC

Kiev Discount Store Pilots Beacons for Loyalty, Analytics

March 21, 2017

RFID Journal

Since September 2016, Ukrainian retail hypermarket Auchan has been piloting Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) beacon technology at its Kiev [Kyiv] store to better interact with customers based on their location within the store.

Using Digital to Offset Amazon's Advantage

March 21, 2017

SupplyChainBrain

Analyst Insight: The retail industry might be the most impacted by digital disruptions, on top of the obvious turmoil retailers' face due to the rapid growth of e-commerce. Retailers also face all of the disruptions in the transportation industry, as retail has always been about moving merchandise from its point of origin into the hands of consumers. - Jim Tompkins, CEO, Tompkins International

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.