Consumer Packaged Goods

U.S. Retail Sales Make Biggest Drop in 16 Months

June 22, 2017

Americans cut spending at gas stations, department stores and electronics shops in May as retail sales registered their biggest drop in 16 months, a cautionary sign for the economy.

With Whole Foods, Amazon on Collision Course With Wal-Mart

June 22, 2017

The New York Times

When Wal-Mart Stores Inc bought online retailer Jet.com for $3bn last year, it marked a crucial moment - the world's largest brick-and-mortar retailer, after years of ceding e-commerce leadership to arch rival Amazon, intended to compete.

Why Retailers Can't Ensure On-shelf Availability

June 22, 2017

Paris Gogos, VP Professional Services, NeoGrid

New Strategy Accomplishes Customs Compliance and Cost Savings

June 21, 2017

Challenge: Transit delays and increased inspections by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) caused supply chain disruptions for a leading essential oils wholesaler. CBP requests for information and action had been received, and there were documentation errors. Customs brokerage fees were costly.

A Recall Hits 700,000 Pounds of Canned Spaghetti and Meatballs

June 21, 2017

Los Angeles Times

About 700,000 pounds of canned spaghetti and meatballs products sold under brands including Libby's and Chef Boyardee are being recalled because they might contain milk, an allergen that was not disclosed on the labels.

U.S. Producer Prices Unchanged; Services Costs on the Rise

June 21, 2017

The New York Times

U.S. producer prices were unchanged in May as energy costs recorded their biggest decline in more than a year, suggesting a moderation in inflation after a rise at the start of the year.

How to Prevent Fraud in Buy Online, Pickup in Store

June 20, 2017

MultiChannel Merchant

As the retail landscape continues to evolve, businesses are finding innovative ways to appeal to consumers' need for online convenience while still attracting brick-and-mortar traffic. How? One solution is to implement buy online pickup in store (BOPIS), which allows shoppers to reserve products online for easy pickup at a nearby location.

Supply-Chain Planning in the Digital Age

June 20, 2017

Madhav Durbha, VP Industry Strategy, Kinaxis

The Internet Is Mauling America's Malls

June 19, 2017

Los Angeles Times

Longtime Eagle Rock resident Allenby Arakielian remembers when the little mall on Colorado Boulevard was the neighborhood hot spot for shopping and dining.

Are There Enough Workers to Support U.S. Manufacturing Growth?

June 19, 2017

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

What if manufacturing came back to the U.S., and there weren't enough people to fill the jobs?

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.