Strategy

A new tool will help address the company's complex financial systems as well as its need to efficiently manage operations and customer service.

crop management system will enable PepsiCo's farmers to monitor, manage and reduce water use and carbon emissions, while also maximizing potential yield and quality.

Selectedfrom almost 400 applications, the first 12 grant recipients each successfullydemonstrated unique baby or childcare product ideas that address unmetparenting needs and make life easier for moms and dads.

Majority owned by employees, the company continues growth while exceeding financial targets.

Consumer products executives have anopportunity to realize competitive advantage through a new set of metrics thatare tailored toward their specific organizational structure, strategy and goals.

CGT Editor Alliston Ackerman gives you a sneak peek into the trends and topics discussed in this month's issue.

Historically,Land O' Lakes ran as a holding company with many separate entities. Over time,this resulted in an overly complex IT environment. In 2005,a strategic decision was made to move toward an operating company mode. Here, two company VPs give an exclusive update on Project Catalyst'sprogress.

Respondingto consumer demand for products made with natural ingredients, Pepsi-Cola NorthAmerica Beverages is transforming Sierra Mist, its popular lemon-lime soda,into Sierra Mist Natural.