Strategy

PepsiCo launched an initiative for its finance function in May 2009 that can serve as a valuable learning model for companies in any industry. Called the PepsiCo Finance University, find out how it provides a better understanding of the company's core financial skills.

PepsiCo's brand and marketing teams will select partners for pilot activation programs from among 20 presenting entrepreneurs.

Sturm Foods quickly realized improved inventory capabilities, including an accuracy level of 98.5 percent, while reducing the cost of labor by more than 50 percent.

In addition to access to Seventh Generation product lines, Seventh Generation and Wal-Mart will collectively encourage families to live better through initiatives such as Walmart's mom bloggers, Facebook and the 7GenBlog.

The interest in sales and marketing capabilities is growing among CG manufacturers. Here, IDC and Sony Pictures Home Entertainment complement the findings of the 2010 Sales & Marketing Report on topics like TPM, DSRs and Sales Force Automation with real-world expertise.

In addition to iconic brands including Lance, Snyder's of Hanover, Cape Cod and Grande, Snyder's-Lance will have a national distribution footprint including one of the largest Direct Store Delivery networks in the United States.

The packaged foods company commits to reduce sodium across its branded portfolio.

Kraft Foods, HJ Heinz and Kellogg make the list of companies with top paid CEOs. However, this marks the first time in the past 20 years that total compensation declined in three consecutive years. Find out who else made the list, including their salaries, shares owned and more.