CPG Manufacturers White Papers

WHITE PAPER: Business survival in the age of the smart consumer means empowering your customers to shop how and when they want. In this white paper, find the results of a recent survey of more than 30,000 consumers and uncover the key trends shaping the world of retail.

Posted: 07 May 2013 | Published: 28 Feb 2011

WHITE PAPER: To succeed in today’s competitive marketplace, consumer goods manufacturers need to pay attention to several areas including operational excellence, compliance, and supply chain synchronization. Learn how today’s powerful and cost-effective solutions, such as Apriso’s MOM offering, can provide companies with benefits in each of these areas.

Posted: 13 Dec 2010 | Published: 13 Dec 2010

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

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

WHITE PAPER: This study of over 150 Fortune 1000 firms from every major industry or vertical explores issues associated with the lifeblood of today’s enterprises: data. The findings demonstrate the often dramatic impacts that even marginal investments in information technology can have when that technology addresses data quality, usability, and intelligence.

Posted: 02 Nov 2010 | Published: 02 Nov 2010

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

WHITE PAPER: This paper presents an overview and introduction to reverse logistics and how to manage reverse logistics in the CPG industry in an efficient manner.

Posted: 27 Jul 2009 | Published: 06 Apr 2009

CASE STUDY: Transforming your procurement and streamline source-to-pay processes is no easy task. For this multinational consumer packaged goods manufacturer, they were looking for a new system that could meet their needs. GEP was able to help. Access this case study to learn more.

Posted: 08 Jun 2023 | Published: 08 Jun 2023

EBOOK: With consumers, employees, and investors applying pressure on organizations of all types, operating sustainably is no longer a choice – it’s an imperative. Download this e-book to learn about AWS’s solutions for sustainability in retail and CPG.

Posted: 02 Oct 2023 | Published: 02 Oct 2023

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: 30 May 2018 | Published: 30 May 2018

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

ANALYST REPORT: Forrester recently spoke with multiple Palo Alto Networks customers regarding their investment in CloudGenix SD-WAN as part of a Total Economic Impact (TEI) study. Download this Forrester report to see the various benefits customers’ saw when migrating away from MPLS to Palo Alto Networks CloudGenix SD-WAN.

Posted: 17 Mar 2021 | Published: 17 Mar 2021

EBOOK: Brush up on the latest technologies for supply chain visibility that will improve efficiency and get your company a higher ROI.

Posted: 20 Sep 2011 | Published: 20 Sep 2011

RESEARCH CONTENT: Today, many organizations have turned to Software as a Service (SaaS) technology to enhance their supply chain management efforts. However, with so many SaaS systems on the market, it can be difficult to know which one is best fit for your organization’s needs. Dig into the report to learn more.

Posted: 01 Dec 2023 | Published: 01 Dec 2023

EBOOK: Dive into this e-book for various perspectives and conducted separate surveys for consumers and marketers, a comparison between mature CX capabilities of top and bottom performers, and a look at CX strategies and technologies you need to stay ahead.

Posted: 10 Feb 2023 | Published: 10 Feb 2023

EBOOK: Dive into this e-book for a close comparison between mature CX capabilities of top and bottom performers, and a look at CX strategies and technologies you need to stay ahead

Posted: 15 Nov 2023 | Published: 16 Nov 2023

WHITE PAPER: Despite the known benefits of personalization when it comes to marketing, very few leverage the tactic to achieve their customer goals. But is personalization truly that effective? Browse this guide to learn more.

Posted: 17 Nov 2023 | Published: 17 Nov 2023

WHITE PAPER: Office 365 offers huge benefits, but ramp up is challenging. Find out how one company made a smooth transition.

Posted: 11 Nov 2015 | Published: 11 Nov 2015

RESEARCH CONTENT: In this research report by Akamai and Foundry, “From Bad Bots to Malicious Scripts: The Effectiveness of Specialized Defenses,” find out how to defend your organization against fraudsters and threat actors during peak season.

Posted: 21 Oct 2023 | Published: 21 Oct 2023

EGUIDE: Data quality and accuracy is an objective not only for businesses leading the way in machine learning and AI, but for anyone who deals with customer information or any kind of data. Studies show that poor data quality can cost companies upwards of 20% of their revenue according to Gartner. Read more about data quality and how you can achieve it.

Posted: 20 May 2022 | Published: 20 May 2022

ANALYST REPORT: The pandemic taught supply chain leaders a lot of valuable lessons. Now, most organizations are working to improve their supply chain agility and resiliency by making investments in technology. However, the majority are not seeing the ROI that they were promised. Read on to learn how to get the expected ROI through data analytics.

Posted: 18 Mar 2023 | Published: 18 Mar 2023

EBOOK: Kickstart your generative AI journey with Google Cloud's 10-step plan. Not sure where to start with generative AI? See what your industry peers are doing and use Google's 10-step, 30-day plan to hit the ground running with your first use case.

Posted: 09 Oct 2023 | Published: 09 Oct 2023

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: 11 Feb 2019 | Published: 12 Feb 2019

EBOOK: SAP supply chain tools have many useful features that are hiding in plain sight. Users must be more observant to get the most out of their investment.

Posted: 31 Aug 2015 | Published: 31 Aug 2015

WHITE PAPER: This white paper discusses the challenges facing companies when it comes to the analysis of unique data, like emails and chat logs. Access now to see how one system provides valuable insights from non-binary information, a key aspect of a successful future.

Posted: 03 Nov 2015 | Published: 02 Nov 2015

EGUIDE: In this e-guide, learn how SAP HANA is affecting SAP landscapes.

Posted: 18 Oct 2011 | Published: 18 Oct 2011

ESG RESEARCH REPORT: With 70% of organizations reporting that they expect to increase their technology team headcount over the next 12 months, it has become necessary for companies to build and implement a technical talent recruitment and management strategy. But how can this best be done? Dig into this report to learn more.

Posted: 01 Sep 2023 | Published: 01 Sep 2023

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

BROCHURE: Learn details about Gartner's upcoming Supply Chain Executive Conference in September and how it offers the objective guidance and expertise today's supply chain proficiency demands.

Posted: 18 Jul 2013 | Published: 18 Jul 2013

EGUIDE: SAP HANA promises to be a game changer in the business intelligence (BI) and analytics space. However, some organizations remain skeptical of the benefits of investing in yet another technology to accelerate analytics. This e-guide puts those doubts to rest with an in-depth look at how to build a business case for in-memory computing and SAP HANA.

Posted: 30 Apr 2014 | Published: 30 Apr 2014

EBOOK: AI is no longer seen as specialized and niche but is increasingly being integrated into an organization’s daily operations. This e-book looks at how AI can improve a businesses’ operations, in both the long-term and the short-term. Access the PDF to learn more about how everyday implementations of AI are changing the way companies operate.

Posted: 17 May 2022 | Published: 17 May 2022