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POWER TO THE PEOPLE Unquestionably, technological innovation continues to empower CPG manufacturers and retailers with tools & insights essential to their financial success – however, when it comes to taking action on those insights, how many can actually say they are optimizing their human potential? Our clients' effective execution at the shelf, along with cross functional planning, is vital to meeting customer needs and driving profitable growth – especially in uncertain economic times. Manufacturers and retailers simply cannot afford to leave shelves empty and miss potential sales, nor allow consumers the opportunity to switch brands or to buy private label products. It’s simple. You can have the best technology and most current data, but if there is no one taking corrective action, it is just a waste of resources. As far as the retail shelf is concerned, people make all the difference. RW3 has the proven expertise to guide you in improving not only the process, but also the effectiveness of your people. Our training and support is unmatched, as is our ability to truly meet your needs by wrapping our solutions around your business process. At RW3, our people provide the mind power, creativity and innovative prowess behind our success. This quarter, we have our own economic stimulus package - in the form of our talented & re-energized InSight Group - our reporting & analytics group who help you better understand your business at a glance. There is a lot of talk about having the right product in the right place at the right time (and at the right price). We need to add a caveat: with the right information going to the right people at the right time, and those people taking action in the right place (at the right time), only then can the goals be met. Happy Summer!
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RW3 depends on the InSight Group -- to ask the right questions at the right time, and listen "between the lines" to garner key information which is then used to design and deliver timely, iterative and actionable business intelligence to our Customers. Our mission is to bring visual solutions to your most complex problems ... over and over again.
The InSight Group is now stronger than ever with seasoned RW3 veteran Andy Cannon at the helm. Andy joined RW3 seven (7) years ago and has evolved through the organization - most recently as Account Manager of some of our largest and most complex customers - and accepted the promotion to InSight Group Manager last month. As part of the new organization design, Jenny Lorenzo and Shawna Fisher will be reporting to Andy, managing two teams focused on meeting clients’ reporting and analytic needs, and bringing over 12 years of experience working in Business Intelligence, Analysis and Software Development.
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For many years, RW3’s business solutions have been focused on optimizing the environment where your products meet the consumer. EPG 2009 offers you a unique opportunity to discover how diverse RW3 customers are utilizing our services to meet this goal. It is an opportunity to share best practices and innovative strategies, discuss common challenges and pitfalls, and brainstorm tactics to achieve continued retail execution excellence throughout the years to come. REGISTER NOW for EPG 2009– scheduled for October 7-9, 2009 in Northern California. A limited number of spaces are still available. Register now, or call Linda at 800-444-5793 for more information. |
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Client Focus: National Tobacco Company We are proud to announce that National Tobacco Company (NTC) was honored in April as one of 10 “Mid-Market Companies to Watch in 2009 and Beyond” by Consumer Goods Technology. A customer of RW3 since 2007, NTC exceeded its 2008 sales budget, and has resuscitated core brands with an enhanced, focused sales approach. RW3 developed an InStore Mobile solution tailored to NTC’s unique go-to-market strategy and business success, which provides the field sales rep with outlet intelligence, promotional opportunities and new item collateral and objectives. The reps execute, capture new insights in the outlet and then communicate the critical data to account and brand managers. National Tobacco Company has recently used this information in their decision to expand into new markets – introducing two innovative products – Moist Smokeless tobacco and cigars. Read more . . . Employee Spotlight: Jason Reynolds Jason came on board in March as Business Development Manager of our Rogers, Arkansas office, focusing on Walmart related business. Jason’s background includes four years at Kraft, where he successfully worked his way up the ladder from Sales Rep to Junior Category Advisor before joining our team at RW3. Jason graduated Summa Cum Laude from U of A’s Sam Walton School of Business with degrees in both International Finance and Spanish. His advanced computer and analytical skills include a solid knowledge of RetaiLink, Vision Chain, ProSpace Space Mgmt Software, AC Nielson, Spectra and Gladson. A strong proponent of “giving back,” Jason is actively involved . . . Read more Back to Top _________________________________________________________________________ Business On the Road: A Look at Innovation RW3’s CEO, Bruce Nagle, recently attended the HSM World Innovation Forum in New York. This event brought together thought leaders and world renowned visionaries in the field, to explore the role of innovation in today’s highly competitive, global marketplace. Content included such topics as Disruptive Innovation (as a platform for growth), future impact of innovation on customers, needs, global resources and value creation, and the future of technology, strategic innovation in a global world. Thought provoking and deeply inspiring, Bruce share some highlights with our RW3 team ... Back to Top
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Events GMA Executive Conference – August 30-Sept. 1, 2009; Colorado Springs |