Tag: Supply Chain

As we reflect on the impactful events of Amazon Web Services (AWS) re:Invent 2023, it’s clear that this year’s conference, which took place in Las Vegas, Nevada, was a nexus of innovation and forward-thinking, especially for the automotive and manufacturing sector. This recap is dedicated to distilling the wealth of information and announcements made during […]

We would like to acknowledge the valuable contributions of (Resilience) Bridget Smith, Senior Systems Engineer; Jonathan Rivernider, Lab Systems Engineer; Brian McNatt, Digital Research Sites Head; John Kerwin, Tech Head of Gene Therapy; Rachel Anderson, Specialist II, Supply Chain; (iOLAP) Alex Guerrero, Principal Solutions Architect; Marko Kos, Data Engineer. Improving biomanufacturing operational efficiency is crucial […]

For consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies, increased visibility into the value chain can help them meet rising consumer expectations as well as comply with standards, certifications, and regulatory requirements. Compliance can also create new opportunities in terms of access to new overseas markets and revenue streams. Because CPG companies sell a wide range of products […]

Consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies are facing unique challenges in today’s hypercompetitive marketplace. Whether those challenges are slow market growth, increased competition, shifting consumer behaviors, commodities shortages, or inflationary pressures, they must push ahead to stay afloat. Together, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and AWS Partners enable CPG companies such as Heineken, Dole Foods, and Philips […]

Consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies face the challenge of driving sales and profit margins in a volatile market while chasing changing consumer trends. The CPG industry has an opportunity to harness AI (artificial intelligence) to stay ahead of today’s dynamic and competitive market. AI can dramatically impact the CPG industry in key areas, including demand […]

Few companies break the mold in retail and consumer packaged goods (CPG). Even fewer are successful year after year, especially with global disruptions pressuring the industry for nearly three years and counting. What’s the secret to success? Recently, three leading industry analyst firms—Forrester, Gartner, and International Data Corporation (IDC)—have weighed in on this topic, citing Amazon Web […]

This article originally appeared on ConsumerGoods.com and RISnews.com 2023 is poised to start with a bang. The consumer is resilient. Travel is booming. Supply chains are improving. Shipping costs are moderating. The pandemic is easing. China is opening. E-commerce marketplaces are accelerating. New online and in-store experiences are once again in focus. CES is fully […]

Mounting pressure on the supply chain isn’t anything new. But its impacts are giving us something else to talk about these days. Across industries, not just consumer packaged goods (CPG), we see an acceleration in new capabilities, with companies driving better decisions and spearheading greater innovation. Take smart factories, for example, where visionary consumer goods […]

Retailers use demand forecasting to anticipate customer needs and optimize supply decisions. Like most industries, demand forecasting in retail industry uses large amounts of historical data to predict future consumer demand. These forecasts depend upon analyses of variables that impact demand, such as seasonality, promotions, inventory levels, and market trends. Prediction accuracy is influenced by […]

The Challenge Manufacturers that distribute products and manage inventory at many geographically dispersed sites struggle to predict replenishment timing and quantity accurately. For example, chemical manufacturers bound to vendor-managed inventory agreements make truck rolls to thousands of remote tank sites either when the tank is already empty (too late) or when the tank level is […]