Top 10 Most Read Headlines of 2010
In the first six months of 2010, the consumer goods industry saw its fair share of market-changing news stories. Among them, Wal-Mart cut major brand names from its shelves, pharmaceutical companies came under fire in a fish oil lawsuit, and Kraft launched a program enabling employees to use personal computers at work. Let's take a look back at these and some more of CGT's most popular headlines published in the first half of 2010. Click on the headline to read the full story.
1. Wal-Mart Cuts Big Brand Names - 2/9/2010
The retail giant removed the Hefty and Glad brands of food bags from its shelves and considered brand consolidation in additional categories, often in favor of its Great Value private label products. Just one month later, the brands reappeared on Wal-Mart's shelves after consumer outcry proved that brands still mean something.
2. Del Monte's Best Practice Tips for Becoming Demand-Driven - 3/29/2010
The Del Monte IT and supply chain teams worked together to implement a demand-driven operating model that is mining major benefits for its customers. Three of Del Monte's senior executives, including CIO Marc Brown, share tips for a successful transformation.
3. 2010 Readers' Choice Survey - 1/25/2010
CGT readers recognized the solution and service providers that empower their businesses, and respected industry analysts share insights on trends, predictions and more, in each category. Plus, the editors of CGT pick 30 solution and service providers to watch for 2010.
4. Consumer Reports Names Best and Worst Home Products - 4/12/2010
Experts tested thousands of household items -- from detergents to toilet paper -- and put together a list of some of the best and worst products. Find out which products are do's and which are don'ts after the jump.
5. CVS, Pharmavite, GNC Under Fire in Fish Oil Lawsuit - 3/2/2010 Some "healthy" fish oil supplements came with serious chemical contamination earlier this year. A subsequent lawsuit ensued to force warnings.
6. IDC's Top 10 Predictions for 2010 - 1/11/2010
What will the coming year hold for consumer goods companies? Read on to find out the future of the industry across supply chain, PLM, emerging technologies and more.
7. Kraft Empowers Web Brands with CRM - 2/9/2010 A direct-to-consumer marketing solution will support the company's largest North American consumer Web brands, including KraftFoods.com.
8. P&G Leverages Shopper Insights for New eStore - 5/20/2010
Direct-to-consumer selling has become a necessity for CG companies as competition against retail store brands heats up. In effect, P&G and PFSweb are testing innovative e-commerce concepts to unlock growth for online sales of consumer products.
9. JDA Completes Acquisition of i2 - 1/29/2010
Together, the combined company's customer base comprises more than 6,000 companies worldwide.
10. BYOC: Kraft Allows Employees to Use Personal Computers at Work - 5/11/2010
A new program is expected to benefit both the company with lower costs and employees with more flexibility.