Corporate Governance

Soon after the company's formation,the Sun Products' IT team needed establish a new IT environment. This entailedreplacing every software system, including a combination of packaged andproprietary applications, in a five-month time frame.

Consumer products executives have anopportunity to realize competitive advantage through a new set of metrics thatare tailored toward their specific organizational structure, strategy and goals.

Inan ambitious move set to break new ground in nightlife experiences, one of theworld's leading vodka brands unveils the "Smirnoff Nightlife ExchangeProject".

Whole Foods Market launches the first in-store color-coded sustainability-rating program for wild-caught seafood.

Majority owned by employees, the company continues growth while exceeding financial targets.

Historically,Land O' Lakes ran as a holding company with many separate entities. Over time,this resulted in an overly complex IT environment. In 2005,a strategic decision was made to move toward an operating company mode. Here, two company VPs give an exclusive update on Project Catalyst'sprogress.

Respondingto consumer demand for products made with natural ingredients, Pepsi-Cola NorthAmerica Beverages is transforming Sierra Mist, its popular lemon-lime soda,into Sierra Mist Natural.

Selectedfrom almost 400 applications, the first 12 grant recipients each successfullydemonstrated unique baby or childcare product ideas that address unmetparenting needs and make life easier for moms and dads.