Knowledge-based Engineering (KBE) systems help retail and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) companies accelerate innovation from concept-to-market by reusing knowledge about products.
Contract manufacturing and packaging improve productivity and operational efficiency of the retail supply chain.
A shared services model for customer management drives operational excellence and increases revenue, according to Infosys' expert.
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Retailers can enhance the shopping experience and ensure customer loyalty by connecting the physical and online retail stores.
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The superior processing capabilities and enhanced device compatibility of server-based RFID middleware make it a viable alternative for companies with global operations.
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Retailers adopt store clustering to plan assortments, and implement an effective merchandising strategy. According to Infosys' expert, retailers must adopt an analytics-based approach to standardize assortments...
at the corporate level, while customizing assortment plans locally to drive sales and promotions. Store clustering based on analysis of data from multiple sources helps retailers enhance planning, improve the accuracy of forecasts, optimize product offerings, and benchmark store performance.
An agile Business Intelligence (BI) program that aligns with business goals and leverages existing data can deliver a competitive advantage to retail and consumer packaged goods companies.
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Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs) must adopt strategies and new technologies to engage digital consumers and improve the effectiveness of digital campaigns, according to Infosys’ experts.
Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) companies can ensure sustainability by implementing eco-friendly practices in packaging.
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Interactive marketing systems help retailers influence shopping behavior and improve customer loyalty, according to Infosys’ expert.
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Our expert navigates the challenges of Data Quality programs and proposes best practices to retain the value of data assets.
Consumer Goods companies can achieve sustainable growth and save the planet by implementing green Product Lifecycle Management.
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Retailers can use business intelligence to realize savings across the value chain while adopting green initiatives.
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Retailers and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) companies can increase market share and boost profitability by sharing data more effectively and developing a consumer-centric supply chain.
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Consumer Packaged Goods companies can sustain their growth only when they enhance their energy productivity. They can increase output by taking proactive steps in the area of energy efficiency.
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Diverse printer hardware and peripherals such as thermal printers used by Consumer Packaged Goods companies for their printing needs can also be used for integration and bespoke applications. In an article published in Consumer Goods Technology, Infosys’ expert proposes...
an approach to address the manageability issues that emanate from peripherals. According to him, companies can adopt a balanced approach to product choice for label template design and custom bespoke development that involves provisioning services for application silos to decouple the printing piece.
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Infosys' ShoppingTrip360 provides consumer insights and business intelligence that open up opportunities to grow sales, according to leading industry publications. The service gauges the effectiveness of in-store marketing campaigns while measuring consumer response to...
in-store displays and promotions. In addition, ShoppingTrip360 provides insights into the in-store behavior of shoppers, enabling retailers and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) companies to re-stock products on the shelves and boost sales.
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Retail, Consumer Products and Logistics companies are evaluating business processes, discovering synergies with partners and moving towards a shared services/outsourced model. They are effecting a business transformation...
through new business models, technology and aggressive use of shared services. Infosys' Sandeep Dadlani and Dinesh Bajaj tell you how CIOs are addressing challenges and navigating the downturn.
Infosys' experts identify opportunities in the supply chain to reduce the carbon footprint of a consumer product and realize cost savings. They discuss how transportation and logistics provide opportunities to pursue sustainability initiatives and deliver measurable business results.
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Consumer Packaged Goods companies can capitalize on outsourcing to transform Trade Promotion Management. Infosys' experts believe that IT solutions can help better serve consumers, reduce costs, forecast and reconcile spending more accurately.
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Retailers must bridge internal departments to enable collaboration within the enterprise. Infosys believes that internal collaboration eliminates siloed behavior leading to huge savings in logistical costs.
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Consumer Packaged Goods manufacturers and retailers must first understand today's consumers and their behavior in order to become consumer-centric. The modern consumer is complex, sophisticated and discerning. In an article published in GMA Forum Magazine,...
our expert discusses how consumers seek lower costs but at the same time are willing to pay a premium for aspirational or lifestyle products. According to our expert, companies must align their operations, technology and cost structure with the needs of consumers.
RFID Journal published a story on new product developments in radio frequency identification (RFID). It highlighted Infosys' proprietary algorithms that provide visibility into the movement of tagged goods through the supply chain...
. "Infosys' New Product Introduction and Key Promotion software is designed to run on SAP's Auto-ID Infrastructure middleware. It generates alerts when, for example, read events indicate that a retail store hasn't received its first shipment of a new or promotional product on time or hasn't placed it on the sales floor on schedule. These alerts are sent to the manufacturer's brand promotions team so it can react quickly."
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Supply Chain Performance Management (SCPM) helps Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) companies sustain their competitive advantage by unleashing the benefits of an agile, lean and customer-oriented supply chain...
. To realize the benefits of collaborative initiatives, you must map processes and roles in the supply chain to metrics. In addition, you need to have a mechanism to review supply chain performance and redefine performance measures in the changing business context. In this article, Infosys experts help you define, build and leverage a 'metrics framework' to convert SCPM into a competitive advantage.
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The GMA Forum Magazine conducted a Thought Leader Roundtable on growing the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) market. According to an expert from Infosys, who was a participant at the Roundtable, “Success requires executing smarter and better at the retail shelf.”...
CPG companies must meet the needs of shoppers in the context of their shopping mission. They need to influence the shopper by having appropriate products at the right place and at the right time. Retailers must enhance customer experience by focusing on visibility into product performance, mining data to execute at the micro level and retail execution processes.
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The GMA Forum Magazine conducted a Thought Leader Roundtable on the success of customization programs in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry....
According to an Infosys expert who participated in the Roundtable, CPG companies must create the right environment to decide on the what, how much, for whom and the how of customization.
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The GMA Forum Magazine conducted a Thought Leader Roundtable on Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) companies shifting their focus from channel-specific marketing/ merchandizing to consumer shopping occasions.
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The GMA Forum Magazine conducted a Thought Leader Roundtable on increasing Return On Investment (ROI) in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry...
. According to Infosys' participant at the Roundtable, Demand-Driven Supply Networks (DDSN) provide significant ROI benefits as they integrate demand, supply and product processes across supply chains and coordinate processes and technologies. In addition, they offer visibility to members of the CPG value chain, thereby creating a nimble network where all members react to demand and enhance service levels.
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The GMA Forum Magazine conducted a Thought Leader Roundtable on leveraging analytics for trade promotions in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry....
According to Infosys' expert at the Roundtable, integrating strategies, processes and people and undertaking execution based on insights ensure the success of a winning trade promotion strategy.
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The GMA Forum Magazine conducted a Thought Leader Roundtable on leveraging analytics for trade promotions in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry. According to Infosys' expert at the Roundtable, integrating strategies, processes...
and people and undertaking execution based on insights ensure the success of a winning trade promotion strategy.
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A winning solution for Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) companies will be integrating comprehensive real-time information and utilizing it to improve and synchronize planning and execution across territories, channels and stores...
. CPG-retailer relationships will evolve positively through improved collaboration and use of store-level information. It will generate consumer and shopper understanding and insights to create winning and sustainable propositions for customers and brands.
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Foodlogistics.com highlighted the need to insure against risks that threaten global supply chains. According to an expert from Infosys, the key to risk-preparedness is visibility. "Lack of visibility into one's supply chain is a key risk in itself."
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Multichannelmerchant.com published a story on the benefits of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM). According to Infosys' retail and consumer packaged goods expert, Product Lifecycle Management actually focuses on the...
design and development of a product, rather than the entire lifecycle. "The scope of PLM begins with product design and inception and ends when the item lands in the store."
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Increasing consumerization of the middle class is creating demand for higher levels of supply chain capability and this is driving investment into critical areas. Sdcexec.com published a story on the challenges of implementing...
a world-class supply chain in India. In the article, Infosys' Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management expert is optimistic about supply chain initiatives in India. According to our expert, increasing consumerization of the middle class is creating demand for higher levels of supply chain capability and this is driving investment into critical areas.
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