Winter 2016/17
Perspectives on retail and consumer goods, Number 5
The fifth edition of our consumer journal helps readers turn today’s industry challenges into opportunities.
ARTICLES IN THIS ISSUE
Article
Western Europe’s consumer-goods industry in 2030
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To succeed in the next 15 years, manufacturers will need to stretch their operating models in new directions.
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The sales practices of Europe’s leading consumer-goods companies
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Our survey of more than 100 sales executives reveals best practices in customer and channel management.
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How retailers can improve price perception—profitably
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New methodologies, powered by big data and advanced analytics, can help retailers attract value-conscious consumers without sacrificing margins.
Interview
‘Either play or shut up’: An interview with FrieslandCampina’s CEO
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Under the leadership of CEO Roelof Joosten, one of the world’s largest dairy companies has made bold investments in sustainability, innovation, and digital channels.
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The quest for quality in fresh-food retailing
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In fresh foods, quality is critical—but hard to define and measure. Here’s how retailers can make the quality investments that yield the highest returns.
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The secret to smarter fresh-food replenishment? Machine learning
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With machine-learning technology, retailers can address the common—and costly—problem of having too much or too little fresh food in stock.
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Digital innovation in consumer-goods manufacturing
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Consumer-goods companies have begun to capture value by applying digital tools to manufacturing. Here’s a look at how they’re doing this today—and how they might do so tomorrow.
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Rethinking the rules of reorganization
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Play favorites. Ask for bad ideas. Skip meetings. Here’s some unconventional advice on how consumer companies can get the most out of an organizational redesign.
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