Debra Crew Named Diageo COO

Consumer Packaged Goods companies struggle to align different initiatives across an omni-channel global footprint. Management teams will need to pivot to a more agile approach as they deal with the critical challenge of developing innovation strategies for the modern consumer. Today, success depends on total visibility – from innovation, to...

Consumer goods companies are fighting hard for growth against the intensifying headwinds of potential recession, fierce discounting, and changing consumer habits. To grow profitably in this uncertain and volatile environment is incredibly challenging. In the battle to stay competitive, ‘revenue growth management’ tools are increasingly acknowledged as a must-have weapon.

It’s earnings season, which means consumer goods companies are taking to their conference mics to share details about upcoming investments. Rounded up here is a snapshot from some of the largest companies in the industry. The Hershey Company. Among the company's investments this year include increased spending in media...

A core area of supply chain transformation for consumer goods companies is resiliency. Tom Madrecki, VP of supply chain at the Consumer Brands Association, even noted it in a recent CGT webinar, stating that CG companies are making strategic investments to achieve resiliency and "ensure the availability and affordability of products that are able to meet retailers demands.”

Has implemented a new workforce solution aimed at streamlining internal IT support services for their global network of remote employees. The integration aims to increase efficiency, simplify workflows, and make their IT systems more secure. With the newly-consolidated platform, Henkel can connect to every laptop, smartphone, tablet, or other device,...