Consumer Packaged Goods

Holiday Spending Looks to Match, if Not Exceed, Last Year's

October 6, 2016

CFO

A majority of consumers surveyed say they are likely to spend more and sooner on holiday shopping than in 2015.

The Convergence of the Enterprise Sales Model

October 5, 2016

IBM Worldwide Commerce

Hey, Bartender: My RFID Chip Says It's Time for Another

October 5, 2016

RFID Journal

When car race fans ordered drinks at last month's Italian Formula (F1) Grand Prix, at a pop-up bar operated by the Martini wine and spirits company, they could opt for a drink with an intelligent ice cube containing a Bluetooth beacon and sensor that could not only cool their beverage but order the next one for them.

As Health Consciousness Rises, So Does Growth in 'Healthy' Snacks

October 5, 2016

Euromonitor International

Growth of healthy snacks rose by 7 percent in 2014-2015 compared to "conventional" snacks, which only increased by 5 percent, according to research from Euromonitor International entitled No Sugar, Please: How Snacks Are Being Redefined.

How a Leading Brewing Company Went From Zero to Hero

October 4, 2016

Challenge: A leading brewing company with over 400 distributors was not able to meet retailer demands for automating critical supply chain processes from purchasing to replenishment. At the threat of losing precious retail shelf space, the brewer undertook a journey that would transform its manual processes to an industry-leading B2B integration program, which now has retailers calling it for supply chain advice.

CPQ: 5 Steps to the Perfect Quote

October 4, 2016

IBM Worldwide Commerce

B2B Commerce Effectiveness: 5 Key Components of Successful B2B Commerce

October 4, 2016

IBM Worldwide Commerce

Software AG Teams With Detego for Retail Analytics, Visibility

October 4, 2016

Software AG

Software AG is partnering with Detego, a vendor of business intelligence for the fashion industry, to provide retailers with item-level merchandise location, visibility and analytics in real time.

Online Sales of Shoes to Run Far Ahead of Past Brick-and-Mortar Business

October 4, 2016

IBISWorld

The shoe-store industry is expected to flourish in coming years, but online sales will significantly surpass brick-and-mortar retailers, according to Madeline Hurley, IBISWorld retail industry analyst.

What Product Liability Standard Should Apply to 3-D Printed Products?

October 4, 2016

Bloomberg

As with any emerging technology, such as 3-D printing, the law hasn't kept pace. Strict liability - one of three product liability theories which hold manufacturers liable for injuries caused by a defect, regardless of fault - may be difficult to apply in cases of 3-D printed products, given the uniqueness of the technology and the fact that numerous actors are involved in the production chain.

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.