Finance & Capital Management

At a recent shareholders meeting, P&G President and Chief Executive A. G. Lafley said, "We are now focused on delivering a full decade of industry-leading top and bottom line growth.

In 2000, Nestle USA identified the strategic opportunity to establish and maintain meaningful relationships with its end-consumers.

Enhancing the value of enterprise systems

Consumer products CEOs get introspective as part of IBM survey

After an 18-month effort, Sara Lee Corp. completed the tax-free spinoff of apparel company Hanesbrands Inc. to its shareholders in September 2006.

Whirlpool Corporation decommissions legacy system through new implementation

As part of a restructuring effort, Newell Rubbermaid Inc., maker of Sharpie pens and Rubbermaid trash cans, is selling its Ohio-based Little Tikes children's toys and furniture business to MGA Entertainment Inc. for an undisclosed price.

After recent acquisitions from Allied Domecq, Beam Global Spirits & Wine Inc. has more than 100 brands, operations in 16 locations and sales in 160 countries.