We’re all familiar with the concept of getting in the way of our own success. Unfortunately, I’ve seen many companies struggle with this same impediment when it comes to innovation performance. Yes, your organization has great ideas, but are your internal structure, culture and priorities... Read More

According to a recent Accenture report, 75% of global consumer packaged goods (CPG) executives say the stakes for innovation have never been higher. And there’s good reason for these big company executives to feel that way. The report found that large and mid-size CPG companies had seen their... Read More

In the early days of the Covid pandemic last year, sudden shifts in consumer purchasing habits caused an unexpected demand for many goods. This resulted in significant supply chain disruptions and a lot of empty store shelves. While frustrating, it was easy for people to understand why a... Read More

At its core, a start-up is a small company trying to scale. Early on, innovation is the result of continuous ideation and quickly pivoting to market changes. But as start-ups grow into large companies, flexibility is replaced by stringent product management processes that account for every detail.... Read More

In recent years, the position of Chief Innovation Officer (CINO) has gone from a footnoted curiosity to a mainstream trend. And now we have data-driven evidence that CINOs play an important role in driving growth for their companies. In Wellspring’s 2021 R&D and Innovation Agenda report, the... Read More

McKinseypublished a fascinating report on the future of manufacturing CPG companies. Read More

For innovators, finding a purpose for work, career and life is essential. Find out how Mike Harris, Innovation & Growth Specialist at Innovate UK EDGE, found his. Read More

The chemical industry is growing at a rapid rate, but market expansion doesn’t necessarily mean new opportunities for all parties. Read More

Collaboration is everywhere these days in chemical industry innovation efforts, and in many cases it has moved beyond the walls of a single company. When managed properly, the results of these endeavors can benefit everyone - the companies, consumers and the planet. Read More

Failed product launches that don’t live up to revenue projections can have dire downwind implications for Consumer Packaged Goods organizations. Getting the right products to market in the right time frame is critical to improving initiative success rates and building market share. Read More