International Business

Nespresso is announcing the opening of commercial operations in Colombia for the first time, commencing later this year.

Unilever has become the first company to activate Brandtones automated mobile marketing platform and engage directly with mobile phone users in the worlds fastest growing markets.

As part of a larger, more diversified organization, ChiquitaFyffes will become the largest global entity in the banana category with sales of more than 160 million boxes annually.

The new offering will examine key trends, technologies and best practices in e-procurement, B2B integration, commerce networks and supplier and customer relationships.

Mattel, Inc. and MEGA Brands Inc. announce a definitive agreement for Mattel's acquisition, through a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mattel, Inc., of MEGA Brands for US$460 million.

The Mahindra Group launches India's biggest innovation prize - the 'Rise Prize' which offers USD1 million to drive globally relevant, disruptive innovations while helping build a culture of innovation in India.

The sale includes the brands Bifi, sold in Germany, Benelux, Austria and Switzerland, and Peperami, which retails in the UK and Ireland.

With its beginnings firmly rooted in trucking and manufacturing, supply chain has traditionally been viewed as inhospitable to women. But change is on the horizon as more women enter the field and as progressive companies recognize the advantageous skillsets that women bring to the table.