Argentinas Carmen De Patagones Airport Expands As Key Air Cargo Hub

Argentinas Carmen De Patagones Airport Expands As Key Air Cargo Hub

This article provides an in-depth analysis of the characteristics and limitations of Carmen de Patagones Airport (CPG) in Argentina. As a non-customs airport, CPG requires special attention to customs clearance procedures for air freight. The article offers recommendations for efficient utilization of CPG airport and introduces the West Coast Freight Network's three-letter code lookup system to help optimize air freight operations. It aims to provide practical guidance for navigating air cargo through CPG and leveraging available resources.

09/29/2025 Airport Codes
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CPG and Retail Sectors Embrace Agile Sales Planning

CPG and Retail Sectors Embrace Agile Sales Planning

CPG&R companies need to optimize S&OP to cope with market fluctuations. Dassault Systèmes offers an integrated solution to improve forecasting, resource utilization, and responsiveness, helping companies gain a competitive edge. This solution enables better alignment between demand and supply, reduces inventory costs, and improves customer service levels. By leveraging real-time data and advanced analytics, CPG&R businesses can make more informed decisions and react quickly to changing market conditions, ultimately leading to increased profitability and market share.

01/30/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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CPG Retailers Boost Competitiveness with Streamlined SOP

CPG Retailers Boost Competitiveness with Streamlined SOP

This paper explores the importance of Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) in the Consumer Packaged Goods and Retail (CPG&R) industry. It highlights the critical role of optimizing S&OP processes through integrated approaches and advanced technologies to improve profitability, enhance market competitiveness, improve supply chain efficiency, and enhance decision-making quality in a rapidly changing market. A webinar by Dassault Systèmes provides valuable guidance on this topic, underscoring the need for robust S&OP strategies to navigate the complexities of the CPG&R landscape and achieve sustainable growth.

01/30/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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CPG Logistics Adapts to Volatile Global Supply Chains

CPG Logistics Adapts to Volatile Global Supply Chains

This paper delves into the logistics challenges faced by the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry in the VUCA era, including the application of artificial intelligence, strategic acquisitions, supply chain transparency and resilience, retailer compliance, and talent shortages. The article emphasizes that CPG companies need to embrace change and build more resilient supply chains to succeed in the fiercely competitive market. Building a robust and adaptable supply chain is crucial for navigating disruptions and ensuring continued success in this dynamic environment.

01/21/2026 Logistics
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CPG Retailers Boost Efficiency with Advanced SOP Upgrades

CPG Retailers Boost Efficiency with Advanced SOP Upgrades

The CPG and retail industry faces rapidly changing markets, rendering traditional S&OP processes inadequate. This paper explores the importance of upgrading S&OP, emphasizing the creation of a unified data platform, process optimization, the introduction of advanced analytics, and enhanced cross-functional collaboration. This aims to build a more visible and agile supply chain to address market challenges and maximize profits. Dassault Systèmes' solutions can help companies achieve a comprehensive S&OP upgrade, enabling better responsiveness and improved decision-making in a dynamic environment.

01/28/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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CPG Retailers Adapt SOP Strategies for Volatile Markets

CPG Retailers Adapt SOP Strategies for Volatile Markets

This paper highlights the importance of optimizing Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) for the Consumer Packaged Goods and Retail (CPG&R) industry. By integrating supply chain, finance, and management, companies can more accurately forecast demand, reduce supply chain costs, improve customer satisfaction, and achieve key KPIs. Dassault Systèmes offers comprehensive S&OP solutions to help businesses build a visible and agile supply chain, enabling them to gain a competitive edge in a rapidly changing market.

01/30/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Doles Supply Chain Overhaul Sets CPG Industry Benchmark

Doles Supply Chain Overhaul Sets CPG Industry Benchmark

Dole Food Company's supply chain transformation exemplifies growth and innovation for mid-sized consumer goods companies. Through strategic investments in flexible manufacturing, lean logistics, and data-driven demand forecasting, Dole transformed its supply chain into a growth engine. This enabled rapid commercialization of new products while maintaining efficiency and quality at scale. Their experience offers valuable lessons for other enterprises. The transformation highlights the power of a responsive and agile supply chain in today's dynamic market.

02/04/2026 Logistics
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Doles Supply Chain Overhaul Boosts Midsized CPG Growth

Doles Supply Chain Overhaul Boosts Midsized CPG Growth

Dole will share its supply chain transformation experience at the 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Conference, highlighting how to turn the supply chain into a growth engine through agile manufacturing, lean logistics, and data-driven demand forecasting. Dole's case provides valuable lessons for mid-sized CPG companies, demonstrating how strategic investments and innovative practices can improve supply chain efficiency and drive growth and innovation. The presentation will focus on practical applications and key performance indicators achieved through the transformation.

02/04/2026 Logistics
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CPG Brands Adapt to Ecommerce and Sustainability Demands Postpandemic

CPG Brands Adapt to Ecommerce and Sustainability Demands Postpandemic

In the post-pandemic era, the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry faces multiple challenges, including e-commerce, transparency, and sustainability. CPG brands need to cultivate e-commerce channels, optimize supply chains, embrace transparency, practice sustainability, and continuously innovate products to meet consumers' demands for convenience and health. Only by doing so can they stand out in the fierce market competition.

01/19/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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CPG and Retail Firms Adapt SOP to Market Volatility

CPG and Retail Firms Adapt SOP to Market Volatility

The consumer goods and retail industry faces a rapidly changing market environment, making efficient Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) crucial. This paper explores how optimizing the S&OP process can lead to more accurate demand forecasting, optimized supply and capacity planning, more efficient production and delivery coordination, and faster responsiveness to changes. By improving these areas, companies can gain a competitive edge in the market. The focus is on practical strategies and best practices for implementing a robust and effective S&OP framework.

01/20/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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