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The next generation of home appliance design: AI as a collaborative partner 

August 24, 2026

Home appliance teams are managing more product variants, changing consumer expectations and a growing set of usability, safety and engineering requirements without…

By Lorraine Abazeri and Tyler Newcombe
5 MIN READ
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The cost of too much: How simulation helps reduce overproduction and inventory waste in CPG 

August 5, 2026

Producing too much can feel like protection. It helps avoid stockouts, supports service levels and gives teams a buffer when demand shifts….

By Lorraine Abazeri
6 MIN READ

Why supply chain management is the linchpin of circularity in consumer goods

November 4, 2025

Every year, the European retail and wholesale sector emits around 1.6 gigatons of CO₂e – nearly one-third of Europe’s total…

By Christian Wendt
3 MIN READ

Vulnerable supply chains in the consumer goods industry: Why resilience starts with design

October 22, 2025

The consumer goods industry has always been defined by complexity. From smartphones and apparel to home and DIY products, companies…

By Christian Wendt
2 MIN READ