2024-04-26 12:00
As we get closer to the mid-year mark of 2024, many organizations are continuing to assess and re-assess their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE+I) strategies and initiatives. In the shif… Read More
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2024-04-25 12:00
2023 was a pivotal year for artificial intelligence software, as key innovations were made and commercialized into the market. Although a relatively new technology, many retail companies hav… Read More
2024-04-24 14:19
Our clinical operations experts Erica Parks Murray and Laurie Stone recently attended MAGI 2024: The Clinical Research Conference in New Orleans, LA. The four-day event brought together upwa… Read More
2024-04-24 12:00
Clarkston Consulting recently partnered with a global biopharmaceutical company and helped the client in aligning their organizational structure with strategy. Read a synopsis of the project… Read More
2024-04-23 12:00
At the most fundamental level, demand planning is predicting the future within the supply chain, and, in doing so, takes into consideration a variety of elements, such as past performance, v… Read More
2024-04-22 12:00
In October 2023, Walmart released a quarterly update that sent ripples throughout the food industry – consumer spending on food was experiencing a decline, attributed to the growing po… Read More
2024-04-19 12:00
Clarkston Consulting recently partnered with a cell and gene therapy client on a CMC playbook. Read a synopsis of the project below or download the full case study.
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2024-04-18 14:32
The evolving digital landscape, coupled with increased customer expectations for faster and more personalized experiences, has been transforming the way that companies approach customer serv… Read More
2024-04-18 12:00
Clarkston’s team of SAP consultants have highlighted the top SAP trends that businesses should consider. Read all 5 trends for 2024 by downloading the full report here.
Businesses acro… Read More
2024-04-17 12:00
Consumer products companies have had to balance retailers’ expectations for trade investments with their own profitability objectives for a long time. More recently, retailers’ a… Read More
2024-04-16 12:00
Phygital marketing represents the fusion of physical and digital marketing tactics, seamlessly integrating in-person and online interactions into a unified marketing approach. In this piece… Read More
2024-04-15 12:00
The International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines received a major facelift in a global effort to adapt to modern and post-pandemic changes in clinica… Read More
2024-04-11 12:00
Choosing the right Veeva partner is essential for the successful implementation and ongoing support of Veeva systems. When looking for or selecting a Veeva partner for your business, it&rsqu&hell…Read More
2024-04-10 15:59
The 2024 Solar Eclipse unveiled more than just a spectacle across the country; it also created an opportunity for businesses to connect with consumers as they experienced the event and ultim… Read More
2024-04-10 12:00
The integration of two entities following a merger is a complex endeavor that demands strategic coordination and meticulous planning. Central to this process is the establishment of an Integ… Read More
2024-04-09 12:00
Financial modeling plays a pivotal role in scenario planning and the development and evaluation of alternative strategic paths for any organization. The visual representation and potential p… Read More
2024-04-08 12:00
Selecting the right Quality Management System (QMS) can play a key role in the long-term success of a quality organization. Often, organizations can rush to implement systems without conside… Read More
2024-04-04 12:00
Clarkston Consulting recently partnered with a Contract Development Manufacturing Company (CDMO) on a MES vendor selection. Read a synopsis of the project below or download the full case stu… Read More
2024-04-03 12:00
In light of recent recalls and safety alerts in the food industry, there’s a growing emphasis on food traceability and regulatory compliance. The FDA has set a deadline of January 2026… Read More
2024-04-02 20:27
LogiMed 2024, held March 25-27 in Palm Springs, California, brought together medical device supply chain leaders and hospital systems to discuss the latest trends, challenges, and opportunit… Read More
2024-04-02 12:00
At the start of a new program, teams often sit in a room for months, sometimes years, trying to develop the right strategy regarding what technology to implement and which department to stre… Read More
2024-04-01 12:00
Implementing a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) can be time-consuming and expensive. A relatively limited scope for partial functionality (release testing only, for example) c… Read More
2024-03-28 18:00
As supply chain professionals, we are once again looking to understand a sudden disruption’s impact on the supply chain – this time, it’s the supply chain impacts of the Fr… Read More
2024-03-28 12:00
Organized retail crime (ORC) is a growing challenge in the retail industry. In a 2023 National Retail Federation (NRF) survey, 78% of retailers responded that ORC was more of a priority than… Read More
2024-03-27 15:41
Clarkston Consulting recently partnered with a CPG client on a category management team assessment. Read a synopsis of the project below or download the full case study.
Download the Conduc… Read More
2024-03-26 20:27
After three years of reactionary purchasing, consumers have shifted their focus to proactive wellness within the consumer healthcare sector, looking for nutritionals, personal care products… Read More
2024-03-25 12:00
Clarkston’s team of life sciences sales and marketing consultants have highlighted the top commercial trends that businesses should consider. Read all 4 trends for 2024 by downloading… Read More
2024-03-22 12:00
Clarkston’s team of medical device consultants have highlighted the top medical device trends that businesses should consider. Read all 5 trends for 2024 by downloading the full report… Read More
2024-03-21 14:58
Advanced data analytics is now a table-stakes tool for inventory planning. Some estimates show that applying AI-driven forecasting can reduce errors by between 20 and 50 percent, reducing lo… Read More
2024-03-20 12:00
Clarkston’s team of life sciences consultants have highlighted the top life sciences industry trends that businesses should consider. Read all 7 trends for 2024 by downloading the full… Read More
2024-03-19 12:00
Clarkston’s team of consumer healthcare industry consultants have highlighted the top vitamins and supplements trends that businesses should consider. Read all 4 trends for 2024 by dow… Read More
2024-03-18 12:00
Artificial intelligence, or AI, is a hot topic for today’s business. AI offers a lot of opportunities for increased efficiency, time savings, and advanced analytics, among other key be… Read More
2024-03-15 12:00
Mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in the consumer products industry typically fall into two categories: 1) brand/portfolio expansion and 2) company acquisition, where considerations includ… Read More
2024-03-14 12:00
Clarkston Consulting recently partnered with a retail client on a post-M&A revenue project. Read a synopsis of the project below or download the full case study.
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2024-03-13 12:00
Companies today are making commendable strides in updating their internal DE+I (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) policies. However, it’s equally crucial for these companies to extend… Read More
2024-03-12 12:00
The Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) is a vital part of the laboratory for any company for its capability to do many things in the lab, such as manage workflows, turnaround ti… Read More
2024-03-11 12:00
As the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE+I) landscape shifts and adapts as we progress into 2024, we know that many organizations are beginning to think through what their DE+I strategy s… Read More
2024-03-08 13:00
Clarkston’s team of consultants have highlighted the top sustainability trends that businesses should consider. Read all 5 trends for 2024 by downloading the full report here.
As we en… Read More
2024-03-07 13:00
Clarkston’s team of CPG consultants have highlighted the top wine, spirits, and beer industry trends that businesses should consider. Read all 5 trends for 2024 by downloading the full… Read More
2024-03-06 13:00
Clarkston’s team of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE+I) consultants have highlighted the top DE+I trends that businesses should consider. Read all 4 trends for 2024 by downloading… Read More
2024-03-05 13:00
Clarkston’s team of apparel consultants have highlighted the top apparel industry trends that businesses should consider. Read all 5 trends for 2024 by downloading the full report here… Read More
2024-03-04 13:00
Clarkston’s team of Laboratory Information Management System consultants have highlighted the top LIMS trends that businesses should consider. Read all 4 trends for 2024 by downloading… Read More
2024-03-01 13:00
The 2024 CIO Survey Summary Report provides insight into the priorities, challenges, and opportunities facing IT leaders in the consumer products, retail, and life sciences… Read More
2024-02-29 22:10
A recent study suggests the common water-soluble essential vitamin niacin, also known as vitamin B3, as a possible link to increased risk of heart disease, as it may cause inflammation and d… Read More
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2024-02-29 13:00
Super Bowl LVIII, held in Las Vegas, Nevada, set a viewership record for the second consecutive year, drawing 123.4M across platforms. With such a tremendous and diverse stage this year in p… Read More
2024-02-28 13:00
Clarkston Consulting recently partnered with a pre-commercial biopharmaceutical client on a quality control LIMS assessment. Read a synopsis of the project below or download the full case st… Read More
2024-02-27 13:00
In the ever-evolving landscape within the consumer products and life sciences industries, staying ahead of the curve is imperative. Technological advancements around advance analytics, cloud… Read More
2024-02-26 17:20
Each year, CEOs from many of the largest CPG companies in the world attend the Consumer Analyst Group New York (CAGNY) conference along with hundreds of investment professionals and industry… Read More
2024-02-23 13:00
At-home diagnostic tests are gaining popularity, providing patients with greater convenience, autonomy, and accessibility to healthcare. Ensuring quality and compliance throughout the entire… Read More
2024-02-22 13:00
Clarkston’s Brandon Miller and Dmitri Serebrianik recently attended the 2024 Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) Conference in Boston, Massachusetts. This annual con… Read More
2024-02-21 13:00
Particularly in the aftermath of the busy holiday season, shopper returns and product exchanges are abundant in the retail industry. In fact, the NRF estimates 2023 holiday returns to be 15… Read More
2024-02-20 13:00
Clarkston’s team of supply chain consultants have highlighted the top supply chain trends that businesses should consider. Read all 5 trends for 2024 by downloading the full report her… Read More
2024-02-19 13:00
Clarkston’s team of luxury retail consultants have highlighted the top luxury retail trends that businesses should consider. Read all 7 trends for 2024 by downloading the full report h… Read More
2024-02-16 13:00
2023 was a relatively quiet year for mergers & acquisitions (M&A) across all industries. Overall, activity fell roughly 20% against 2022, which was already down 30% from 2021. Increa… Read More
2024-02-15 13:00
In 2023, many consumer products (CP) companies focused on profitability and optimization of existing assets instead of making large growth-oriented investments in their business. Acquisition… Read More
2024-02-14 13:00
While healthcare deals declined by 40% in 2022 due to inflation, rising labor costs, and general pandemic recovery, we saw a different trend in 2023. Deals in the life sciences industry bega… Read More
2024-02-13 13:00
Clarkston Consulting recently partnered with a client in the beauty industry on a global data integrity program. Read a synopsis of the project below or download the full case study.
Over th… Read More
2024-02-12 13:00
As anyone who has coached youth baseball can tell you, the first thing they work on with players at the start of a new season – whether it’s a T-ball league, where kids are playi… Read More
2024-02-09 13:00
Is it time to implement material review capabilities within your life sciences organization? Whether it’s to support a commercial launch or pre-launch disease awareness campaigns, the… Read More
2024-02-08 13:00
Curious how a brownfield implementation can level-up your SAP systems? Or how to get started with an AMS provider for a brownfield implementation? Read below as we unpack these concerns, and… Read More
2024-02-07 13:00
Clarkston’s team of retail consultants have highlighted the top retail industry trends that businesses should consider. Read all 6 trends for 2024 by downloading the full report here… Read More
2024-02-06 13:00
Clarkston’s team of consumer products consultants have highlighted the top CPG trends that businesses should consider. Read all 5 trends for 2024 by downloading the full report here.
T… Read More
2024-02-05 23:14
Novo Holdings, the parent company to Novo Nordisk, announced a deal this morning to acquire Catalent, a leading global CDMO known for its broad end-to-end CDMO capabilities. The deal, valuin… Read More
2024-02-05 13:00
Clarkston’s team of medical device and technology consultants have highlighted the top wearable device trends that businesses should consider. Read all 6 trends for 2024 by downloading… Read More
2024-02-02 13:00
Beauty consumers are more aware than ever of their options for brand offerings. As such, the same marketing strategies that worked 10 or even five years ago will be ineffective today. This p… Read More
2024-02-01 13:00
As a steady-paced industry that recently experienced an unprecedented acceleration primarily due to the global pandemic, the pharmaceutical sector now stands at a crossroads. A question has… Read More
2024-01-31 15:59
The youngest generation of shoppers – Gen Alpha – seems to be dominating news headlines lately, flocking into retail stores like Ulta and Sephora over the holiday season as they… Read More
2024-01-30 13:00
Clarkston Consulting recently partnered with a biomaterials science manufacturer on a logistics partner strategy. Read a synopsis of the project below or download the full logistics strategy… Read More
2024-01-29 13:00
Curious about how DTC can contribute to your overall portfolio? Below, you’ll find an overview from our DTC consultants on the landscape of operating with a Direct-to-Consumer model, b… Read More
2024-01-26 13:00
Your company has decided to implement SAP S/4HANA. One of the first steps in implementing S/4HANA is to identify whether it will be a system conversion, new implementation, or selective data… Read More
2024-01-25 13:00
As witnessed throughout the Covid-19 epidemic, expansion within the at-home diagnostics market has been greatly attributed to consumer preferences for convenience, cost-effectiveness, and ea… Read More
2024-01-24 13:00
Selecting the right Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for your organization can be overwhelming given the number of choices available on the market. Software-as-a-Service (SaaS… Read More
2024-01-23 15:26
Clarkston Consulting recently partnered with a biopharmaceutical client on a pharma-centric Q&A bot. Read a synopsis of the project below or download the full case study.
In this case st… Read More
2024-01-22 13:00
The snacking category has seen consistent growth in recent years, growing 16% in 2022 to reach $28 billion. The category as a whole is expected to reach $38 billion by 2028, but the driving… Read More
2024-01-19 13:00
Within the dynamic landscape of clinical trials, the incorporation of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE+I) into patient pools is frequently driven by moral, ethical, and business consider… Read More
2024-01-18 18:22
As usual, the weather in New York City kept the National Retail Federation (NRF) 2024 Big Show attendees guessing again this year – with bitter cold temperatures and a mild snowstorm t… Read More
2024-01-17 13:00
As we jump into 2024, we know that many organizations are looking to make sure their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE+I) strategies don’t fall to the wayside. In the shifting DE+I… Read More
2024-01-16 13:00
A growing multi-billion retail conglomerate engaged Clarkston to support their retail store organization efforts as they continued to acquire new brands. The client had recently re-organized… Read More
2024-01-15 13:00
Point-of-sale (POS) platforms serve a critical role in operating an efficient retail business. Within the context of the food service industry, speed at the point of sale becomes imperative… Read More
2024-01-12 13:00
A common pain point organizations face in their data architecture is the interfacing process between systems, including managing multiple different tools to create a coherent, functioning en… Read More
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