Consumer Packaged Goods: Managing Growth and Change

 
 
 
Join Michael Shoemaker, Director of Microsoft’s Distribution & Consumer Goods Industry Development and Kevin Prouty, Research Director for Enterprise Applications and Manufacturing Industries with Aberdeen Group, as they discuss Consumer Packaged Goods: Managing Growth and Change. As the economy swings into recovery mode, CPG companies are getting ready for growth in both their organization and their technology infrastructure. From data derived from Aberdeen's rigorous research methodology, we will show that managing growth, along with the usual cost pressures, is the most important challenge that CPG companies face.

In this webinar, you will see benchmark data that highlights how successful CPG companies respond to their challenges through Best-in-Class strategies. The speakers will also examine what capabilities and enabling technologies these Best-in-Class companies bring to bear to drive their strategies. You will learn how Best-in-Class organizations prepare themselves for growth while striving to continuously improve their operations.

Finally, the speakers will discuss how top manufacturers are answering some of the most pressing technology questions in the industry today, including:
  • What technologies to focus on to support your business strategies?
  • How do successful companies prepare for constant change in the market?
  • What benefits should you be getting from your ERP system?
  • Does social media play a role in collaboration with the business?
  • What should you do organizationally to get the most out of your systems?


About Our Presenters:


Kevin Prouty, Research Director, Enterprise Applications, Aberdeen Group
At Aberdeen, Kevin's research coverage is Enterprise Applications and Product Innovation, as well as supporting manufacturing industry research. Before joining Aberdeen he was Director for Manufacturing Solutions at Infor. He also spent over five years as Sr. Director of Manufacturing Solutions at Motorola and was the resident expert on technology’s role in Lean. Prior to Motorola, he was Research Director for Manufacturing and Automotive at AMR Research and Gartner G2, where he spent a cumulative six years.



Michael Shoemaker, Director of Microsoft’s Distribution & Consumer Goods Industry Development, Microsoft
As Director of Microsoft’s Distribution & Consumer Goods Industry Development, Michael oversees all key areas of influence pertaining to the Production, Distribution, Transportation, and Logistics segments of the Supply Chain. Key areas of focus include Product evaluation, Vertical Solutions, Internal and External Go To Market, and both Developer and Reselling Partner coordination pertaining to the overall Distribution & CPG strategy for all Microsoft Dynamics Brands. Michael’s history includes 29 years in the Financial Accounting and ERP industry focusing entirely on partner channel driven models including 6 years supporting Deloitte, Touché Solutions globally. Michael lives in Colorado where he attended Western State and University of Colorado and has his BBA in Accounting.