Newell Rubbermaids Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process has been the subject of an intensive improvement effort over the past two years. In fact, an S&OP initiative launched in 2008, generated 30 percent more cash for a total of $603 million in 2009.
Effective August 16, 2011, Richard K. Smucker will become the sole Chief Executive Officer of the company. Timothy P. Smucker will continue to serve the company as Chairman of the Board.
The new CEO brings a 25-year track record of building global consumer and internet businesses in both traditional retail and direct-to-consumer environments.
The resulting companies will have distinct growth strategies within their respective core markets. Plus, the Board of Directors names a new Chairman and CEO to lead the spin off.
Aussie Dogs currently has a system of sales representatives managing territories across the country and large network of independent retailers both domestically and internationally.
