Labor & Employment

In just five short years, Hamdi Ulukaya transformed a small shuttered dairy plant into a $1 billion business that produces the No. 1 selling Greek yogurt brand in America. He is now being honored amongst an elite group of innovators, pioneers and game-changers across various disciplines for his entrepreneurial spirit and ability to catalyze a consumer-led movement.

The company is taking the measures to further enhance its ability to execute its business strategy, accelerate international growth, and develop and broaden leadership talent.

Actions expected to generate approximately $40 million in annualized pre-tax savings include closing approximately 170 underperforming domestic retail stores by mid-2014.

In our analysis of two decades worth of financial balance sheets and income statements, Supply Chain Insights found that all industry segments are facing slowing growth, struggling with pressures on margins, battling an increase in complexity and feeling a need to speed up cycles. Analytics offer a promise to help, but traditional analytics are not sufficient.