Consumer Packaged Goods

Lingerie Maker Victoria's Secret Looks To Uncover Supply Chain Issues

January 26, 2017

Lingerie giant Victoria's Secret, famed for its racy bras and thongs, has pledged to trace the sources of its wood-based fabrics, joining the ranks of fashion companies addressing human rights and deforestation, its parent company said.

Study: Consumers Who Use Mobile Apps Make More-Frequent Purchases

January 25, 2017

strategy+business

It's hard to overestimate the impact smartphones have had. They've fundamentally transformed the way we interact with friends and colleagues, consume media, and live day-to-day. But despite their ubiquity - roughly 2 billion people around the world use a smartphone and it's thought that more than 70 percent of the global population will own one by 2020 - there is plenty we don't know about how they have changed our behavior.

How Ikea's $1Bn Supply Chain Investment Could Boost Its Profits And Brand

January 25, 2017

Environmental Leader

Ikea says it will invest $1.1bn in forestry and companies developing recycling technologies, renewable energy and biomaterials as part of the retail giant's plan to secure a long-term supply of sustainable materials for its products.

Shoppers Looking More Closely At Product Origins, Survey Says

January 25, 2017

Apparel

Home goods and apparel manufacturers: Consumers are voicing their concerns, according to the results of a cotton survey conducted by Harris Poll. With a new president focused on protecting products born in the U.S., consumers may be looking more closely at product origins, and could demand greater transparency.

Agricultural Giant Takes On Supply Chain Deforestation

January 25, 2017

Supply Management

One of the world's largest privately-owned corporations has taken steps to tackle deforestation in its supply chains.

Mojix's New Reader Antenna, App And Blockchain Aim For Real-Time Visibility

January 25, 2017

RFID Journal

Radio frequency identification and sensor technology company Mojix has released a new set of products aimed at providing hands-free, item-level tracking for retailers and brands. Radio frequency identification and sensor technology company Mojix has released a new set of products aimed at providing hands-free, item-level tracking for retailers and brands.

Produce Industry Releases Plan For Ending Abusive Mexican Farm Labor Conditions

January 24, 2017

Los Angeles Times

North America's largest produce industry groups have unveiled a plan aimed at ridding abusive labor conditions from supply chains, in a closely watched effort prompted by growing demand from consumers to know more about the food they eat.

Digital Experience Innovations Will Be Key To Sustaining Retail, Studies Say

January 23, 2017

Syntel

Retail sales rose 0.6 percent in December, according to the U.S. Commerce Department, showing a relatively flat holiday spending period after a 0.2 rise in November. However, online retailers in particular reported better sales, indicating a growing need for the integration of e-commerce and use of real-time data within retailers' customer experience, according to IT consulting company Syntel.

Amazon's 1-Click Payment Patent Expires This Year

January 23, 2017

MultiChannel Merchant

Amazon's U.S. patent for one-click payments will expire this year, allowing other retailers to incorporate the same technology on their websites.

AI Adoption Linked To Faster Revenue Growth, Research Shows

January 23, 2017

Infosys

Organizations who reported faster growth in revenue over the past three years were also more likely to be further ahead in using artificial intelligence, according to new research by IT consulting company Infosys.

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.