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CGT's readers rank the top providers of business outsourcing/IT services to the consumer goods industry.

Consumer confidence was a bit manic in 2012, hitting a five-year high in November and then dropping again in December as consumers doubted an end to the fiscal cliff. The impact of this uncertainty plays out in the results of this annual listing of the top-performing public consumer goods companies.

CGT's readers rank the top technology providers of a suite of software or point solution for supply chain execution, including WMS, TMS, load optimization, etc.

CGT's readers rank the top technology providers of a solution for trade promotion effectiveness, including trade promotion management (TPM), price management, trade promotion optimization (TPO), etc.

CGT's readers rank the top technology providers of solutions for product management, including new product development, formulation, packaging, introduction and launch.

CGT's readers rank the top third-party providers of strategic and tactical consulting services.

For the 14th year in a row, CGT's readers voted for their top solution and service providers in 12 areas of investment opportunity. The results, and accompanying analyst commentary, help consumer goods companies find the best technology/services matches for their business needs.

CGT's readers rank the top technology providers of a suite of software or point solution for supply chain planning, including demand forecasting, inventory optimization, etc.