CPG Manufacturers White Papers

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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 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: 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

EBOOK: Read this eBook to understand how technology and data are driving the future of sustainability in retail, how AWS helps retailers and CPG companies reach sustainability goals, and how retail companies have successfully implemented AWS solutions like carbon tracking, digital twin technology, and Augmented Reality (AR).

Posted: 18 Dec 2023 | Published: 19 Dec 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: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 30 May 2018

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

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

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: 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

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

EBOOK: With predictions that generative AI’s impact on productivity could add trillions of dollars in value to the global economy (even annually), it has become clear that the technology isn’t going anywhere and will only grow in popularity. But what exactly are the most practical use cases for these solutions? Dig into this guide to learn more.

Posted: 16 Jan 2024 | Published: 17 Jan 2024

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

PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: This presentation transcript gives advice on handling demand volatility, with creating an integrated demand-supply network being the key. You'll read details on the evolution of supply chains demand-supply networks and gather information on overcoming issues that can challenge your demand-supply network implementation.

Posted: 07 Apr 2009 | Published: 16 Mar 2009

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

EBOOK: Without the right big data analytics tools and effective strategies for managing them, companies risk losing out on real business value and competitive advantages from their caches of big data. This handbook provides 4 considerations for big data project success.

Posted: 12 Jun 2013 | Published: 12 Jun 2013

ANALYST REPORT: In this analyst report, discover the essential technologies industry leaders are using for their SAP S/4HANA deployments, and learn the top strategies SAPinsiders are using for their deployment initiatives.

Posted: 23 Nov 2023 | Published: 23 Nov 2023

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

WHITE PAPER: Why are businesses taking action on talent related issues, and what business value will these actions bring - Greenhouse and HRWins delve deep into the inner workings of over 1000 businesses to get to the bottom of these questions - read the results here.

Posted: 05 Aug 2019 | Published: 31 Dec 2018