ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 1/19/2026
How Hershey's 'Digital Lean' Transformation Is Overhauling Manufacturing Operations
Will Bonifant, VP of manufacturing, engineering and supply chain strategy, shared details about this journey, which began in 2024, and the progress thus far. - 1/19/2026
Mars Hires Marc Carena to Lead Global Petcare Business
He takes over for Loïc Moutault, a Mars veteran who had a 30-year tenure with the company. - 1/15/2026
Mars, Kenvue Among CPGs Prioritizing Data Readiness From the Top Down
Experts say new analytics-focused job titles highlight the growing importance of data fluency at the leadership level. - 1/13/2026
Coca-Cola Creates Chief Digital Officer Role, Hires Sedef Salingan Sahin
Any digital strategy efforts previously overseen by John Murphy, president and CFO, will transition to Sahin. - 1/12/2026
Authentic Brands Group Builds Proprietary AI Agent Platform
Authentic is using the tool within key areas of business, including marketing, brand management and legal. - 1/12/2026
Mars SVP of Data Kristen Daihes to Speak on Smart Supply Chains at Analytics Unite 2026
She will address the new frontier of supply chains, which are AI-enabled and can autonomously predict and respond to inventory fluctuations in real-time. - 1/12/2026
Little Sleepies, Frasers Group Optimize PIM as AI Shopping Trend Grows
The goal is to update product feeds and eliminate legacy crawling techniques that often result in outdated or inconsistent data. - 1/12/2026
Heineken's Top Leader Steps Down, Prompting CEO Search
van den Brink has led the company for the last six years as part of a 20-year tenure with Heineken. - 1/8/2026
Schuman Cheese, Syke Farms Partner for Distribution Deal
This is part of Schuman Cheese's strategic effort to grow its premium and imported business with heritage brands. - 1/8/2026
Coty, L.L. Bean, Kendra Scott Design Hire Top Leaders
Three consumer goods manufacturers have named new chief executive officers.