Worldwide CPG/Retail 2007 Top 10 Predictions

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Manufacturing Insights Opinion
In This Report
Situation Overview
Growth
Geographic Growth
The Rise of Private Label
Online Shopping Is an Unstoppable Trend
Innovation
Advertising, Marketing, and Promotion
Collaborate for Profitable Growth
Productivity
IT Outsourcing Trends Are Diverse Across Geographies
Global Demand Replenishment Practices Will Enable Key Competitive Advantages
CPG and Retail M&As Calling for IT and Process Rationalization
Wireless Technologies at the Forefront of Next-Level Efficiencies
Future Outlook
Prediction #1: Supply Chains in Asia Will Be Challenged Because of Poor Infrastructure as Well as Cross-Province Regulations and Complications
Prediction #2: Packaging Engineers Will Continue to Find and Use Organic Materials for Complete Biodegradability
Prediction #3: Promotion Management and Measures of Effectiveness of Trade Promotion Monies for End Displays, New Product Introduction, Etc., Will Be Widely Piloted and Implemented in the United States First, Then in Europe
Prediction #4: Point-of-Sale Systems Will Be Upgraded Because of a Very Significant Shift to Contactless Payment
Prediction #5: Online Shopping Growth Will Require a New Round of Strategic Investments, Both in Processes and in Technology
Prediction #6: Global Data Synchronization Will Be Back in Vogue
Prediction #7: Private Label Will Continue to Grow, But Smart Branded Product Strategies Will Pose Some Challenges
Prediction #8: RFID Implementations Will Incrementally Move to Item Level on Selected Quick ROI Use Case Scenarios
Prediction #9: Retailers and CPG Manufacturers Will Broadly Implement Service-Oriented IT Strategies
Prediction #10: European Retail IT Spending, as a Percentage of Total IS Budget, Will Increase to Over 60% by the End of 2007
Essential Guidance
Actions to Consider
For CPG Manufacturers
For Retailers
For Technology Vendors
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