The Secret Behind Your Thanksgiving Turkey: Technology and the Supply Chain
Have you ever wondered what it takes to get that perfectly frozen bird from the farm to your table?
AI automation in sales and operations
Understand how AI is affecting distributors, brands, and manufacturers throughout the supply chain.
Understanding Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI): What It Is and Why It Matters
Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) is a supply chain strategy that enables companies to stay agile and sell more. Discover why you should embrace VMI.
Ian Leaman
Nov 21, 2024
How Oatly Went from Obscurity to IPO Stardom—and Fell Back Again
From a small Swedish brand to a $10 billion IPO and now nearly a penny stock, Oatly’s journey highlights the highs and lows of scaling a consumer...
Ian Leaman
Nov 19, 2024
How to Break into Retail: Actionable Tactics for CPG Brands
If you’re a CPG startup, getting onto store shelves might seem like a steep climb, but with the right tactics, you can get there. Here are tips on...
Ian Leaman
Nov 15, 2024
Vendor Managed Inventory: Lessons from Amazon, Walmart, and Home Depot to Cut Stockouts and Boost Efficiency
Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs are employed by giants like Walmart, Home Depot, and Amazon. What does this mean for you?
Ian Leaman
Nov 12, 2024
Retail Strategy with Nate Rosen
Nate Rosen is the founder of Express Checkout, a CPG industry newsletter. He shares his thoughts about retail strategy for emerging brands and more.
Ian Leaman
Nov 7, 2024
Vendor Managed Inventory 101
80% of the top 50 suppliers and 66% of the top 100 distributors have active VMI programs. In this article, we explore how vendor managed inventory is...
Ian Leaman
Nov 5, 2024
Interview
Inside the Finance and Ops of Emerging Brands with Russell Kohn
Meet the secret weapon of multi-million dollar CPG brands: Elite fractional executives. We talked to a CFO/COO who's helping lean teams punch above...
Ian Leaman
Oct 10, 2024
From Co-Op to Pepsi: How Siete Built Their Empire
PepsiCo recently bought Siete Foods, a family-owned Mexican food company, for $1.2 billion. Learn more about how this family built a Mexican-American...
Ian Leaman
Oct 8, 2024
Slotting Fees in Retail: Are They Worth the Investment?
Getting on the shelves comes at a price...but are all slotting fees worth it?
Ian Leaman
Oct 3, 2024
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