Strategy

While supply chain leaders will stand up at conference after conference and brag about how they saved money, improved inventory and driven improvements in customer service, we find that nine out of 10 supply chains are stuck at the intersection of inventory turns and operating margin. So, did these supply chain leaders deliberately lie in their presentations? No, we don't think so. Why the gap?

Legacy can be a fine thing, and Land O'Lakes, Inc. has it in spades. But in the world of technology, legacy has different implications. Land O'Lakes' legacy IT platform was not providing accurate, real-time access to information needed to meet strategic growth objectives. Here's a peek inside Project Bedrock, the IT initiative that will get them there.

In addition to Juicy Couture brick and mortar locations, Indian fashion lovers will be able to immerse themselves in the LA heritage and attitude of the brand at JuicyCouture.com.

CHANEL would become an important shareholder of COTY upon successful completion of the transaction.

These promotions follow the Sept. 18, 2014, announcement of Benno Dorer's promotion to CEO, which is effective Nov. 20, 2014, and the decision of Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer Lifestyle, Household and Global Operating Functions George Roeth to retire from the company effective Jan. 2, 2015.

Concurrent with the announcement of the business separation plan, the company also announces the appointment of Dan Schulman to be President of PayPal, effective immediately, and CEO-designee of the standalone PayPal company following separation.

The move to New Jersey marks another step in the new strategic direction for Haier, which was launched in January with the announcement of new leadership.

Several seasoned Mars, Incorporated leaders are promoted in Petcare, Food, Sales and Marketing.