Strategy

Modern factories demand shorter lead times, quicker reaction to exceptions, stronger material scheduling capabilities and more customization to run efficiently

In 2000, Nestle USA identified the strategic opportunity to establish and maintain meaningful relationships with its end-consumers.

CGT presents our annual 100 Consumer Goods Registry, which was developed to provide you with a glimpse into the leaders across major consumer goods verticals.

The Coca-Cola Company's latest calorie-burning innovation, Enviga, hit the U.S. market in the Northeast this month and will roll out nationally in January 2007.

Procter & Gamble Co. (P&G) sold its Sure deodorant brand to Innovative Brands, the same company that bought Pert shampoo from the company earlier this year.

Last month, Nestl FoodServices North America announced the groundbreaking of its new Culinary Innovation Center in Solon, Ohio, which will encompass 67,300 square feet, comprised of a basement, two floors and the provision for a future third floor.

At a recent shareholders meeting, P&G President and Chief Executive A. G. Lafley said, "We are now focused on delivering a full decade of industry-leading top and bottom line growth.

Kara Romanow catches up with Marc Brown, VP and CIO of Del Monte Foods, to get his perspective on the challenges of managing a growing crosscategory product portfolio, as well as some best practices for handling mergers and acquisitions.