CPG Industry Reports

CASE STUDY: Read how the owner of a North Carolina based food company found a way to keep up with major supermarket chains with HP POS hardware and servers.

Posted: 18 Mar 2008 | Published: 01 Oct 2006

WHITE PAPER: This paper examines the major considerations manufacturers looking to add, upgrade of replace Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software should be aware of. By being cognizant of these aspects you'll ensure that you'll be able to select a solution that best fits your needs, both now and in the future.

Posted: 24 Dec 2008 | Published: 24 Dec 2008

CASE STUDY: In this case study, Graphic Packaging International Inc (GPI) needed a single end-to-end solution across the enterprise after their acquisition of Riverwood Holding Inc. Learn how SAP ERP application was their solution.

Posted: 18 Sep 2008 | Published: 18 Sep 2008

WHITE PAPER: In regards to Enterprise Resource Planning, customer-supplier relationships are more important for small-to-medium manufacturers than large ones, because small-to-medium manufacturers tend to have few IT resources, and rely more on the software supplier.

Posted: 02 Oct 2008 | Published: 30 May 2006

WHITE PAPER: IBM explores how the impact of innovative business models for "how to sell" are now as important as the innovative products themselves - CE manufacturers need to skillfully manage their mix of sales channels for future success.

Posted: 29 Nov 2007 | Published: 01 Nov 2007

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we find out how computer scientists are using data, cloud and virtual reality to understand the brain and improve mental wellbeing. We analyse newly published government documents detailing the early problems with Universal Credit. And we look at how AI can help improve cyber security. Read the issue now.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 16 Mar 2018

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we find out how new technologies are supporting the rise of vertical farming, and could revolutionise food supply chains. We examine one of the biggest trends in the cloud – serverless computing. And Brexit has not yet ended the debate about UK-EU data protection. Read the issue now.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 26 Jan 2021

WHITE PAPER: SAS technology has been proven to be the most versatile storage solution in data transfer and high performance. Read this white paper to learn about a solution that renders the necessary performance needed for your client's expanding market requirements.

Posted: 22 Aug 2007 | Published: 01 Aug 2007

ESSENTIAL GUIDE: This research from Deloitte identifies the areas with the biggest immediate opportunity for retail and consumer packaged goods (CPG) businesses looking to invest in blockchain technology.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 30 May 2018

EBOOK: To enhance CX, brands must leverage new technologies like AI to predict consumer needs while becoming increasingly transparent regarding data privacy. It’s also crucial to coordinate across departments to enable the consistent and relevant experience that consumers crave. Access this e-book now to learn how you can assess your CX maturity.

Posted: 27 Dec 2023 | Published: 27 Dec 2023

RESEARCH CONTENT: As GenAI becomes a cornerstone of modern business, 90% of leaders are making substantial investments to harness its potential. Of those, 33% have created new budget lines specifically for GenAI, while 57% are using money from other budgets, such as IT, data science, or analytics. Access this research content now to learn more.

Posted: 12 Sep 2024 | Published: 12 Sep 2024

PRODUCT OVERVIEW: The ability to leverage data from your dynamic supply chain to make prescriptive decisions that impact the organization has never been more critical. Read on to learn how you can utilize a data platform to drive actionable insights into supply chain information and eliminate data silos, thereby accelerating time to value across your ecosystem.

Posted: 19 Apr 2023 | Published: 19 Apr 2023

RESEARCH CONTENT: This research content sheds light on how enterprise leaders are modernizing their data infrastructures to support generative AI initiatives and drive business growth. Access the full report now to learn how you can lay the foundation for data- and AI-led success.

Posted: 18 Nov 2024 | Published: 20 Nov 2024

EBOOK: Discover in this e-book the secrets to optimizing supply chain performance with unified data, with insights from 450 senior supply chain decision makers.

Posted: 20 Mar 2024 | Published: 20 Mar 2024

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, find out how the Met Office takes 2TB of weather data every hour and turns it into useful business insight. We examine whether Amazon's presence in the retail market is putting off other retailers from using its public cloud services. And we look at the new 802.11ax wireless networking standard. Read the issue now.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 12 Feb 2019

EBOOK: This guide surveyed 200 senior analytics and IT leaders on GenAI, tech stack and tooling, data challenges, and more. Get the full report for the realities of "modern" analytics today to turn blockers into benefits.

Posted: 30 Aug 2024 | Published: 30 Aug 2024

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we look through the chancellor's Autumn Budget and Spending Review to find what it means for the UK tech sector. As COP26 starts, we assess the green credentials of the IT industry. And we hear one CTO's experiences of learning the privacy lessons of GDPR. Read the issue now.

Posted: 29 Oct 2021 | Published: 02 Nov 2021

EGUIDE: In this e-guide: While many organisations are focusing on the huge fines for non-compliance and the significant financial and reputational costs of data breaches, it is the fact that good data protection and privacy practices builds consumer trust and enables the innovative use of data that should be driving organisations to act.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 24 Apr 2018

WHITE PAPER: This white paper explores how to quantify the return on investment (ROI) from improving demand planning. It provides templates to document the impact of demand planning on business decisions and calculate the financial benefits. Read on to learn how to build a compelling case for investing in demand planning improvements.

Posted: 19 Oct 2024 | Published: 23 Oct 2024

EGUIDE: The supply chain has been under great pressure during the Covid-19 pandemic, not helped by several high-profile cyber attacks. In this 15-page buyer's guide, Computer Weekly looks at the key considerations for business leaders going forward, the importance of data transparency and how cyber attacks on the supply chain have increased.

Posted: 03 Dec 2021 | Published: 03 Dec 2021

RESEARCH CONTENT: Recent years have had businesses struggling with a myriad of challenges, risks, and concerns, especially for procurement and supply chain leaders. So, how are companies transforming? What trends can you expect going into the new year and how can you best keep up? Browse the report to learn more.

Posted: 13 Feb 2024 | Published: 13 Feb 2024

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, as developments in generative AI accelerate, Microsoft and Google have each unveiled plans around enterprise applications. Nobody doubts the importance of digital transformation – but experts say it won't work without cultural change as well. Read the issue now.

Posted: 12 May 2023 | Published: 16 May 2023