Strategy

Born out of the Mobile Futures initiative, Prankstr and Betabox are expected to spark an entrepreneurial culture within the company.

Todays consumer-driven marketplace, along with the rise of social media, means bad news travels fast. The quality of a companys supply chain is often times directly linked to the companys brand and image.

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.

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 partnership involves sales and marketing efforts along with in-store support from major retailers.

Retail Solutions Inc. announces its new retail reporting functionality tailored specifically for meeting the needs of the small-to-medium enterprise (SME) market.

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

LOreal selects Siemens software to help optimize its packaging development processes, reduce time-to-market, and improve product innovation and quality.