Case Studies

Kraft announced that its new, built-to-suit 800,000-square-foot building located in Morris, Ill. was recognized for advanced environmental design by the U.S. Green Building Council, a building industry nonprofit group that promotes sustainable development.

While some companies are just beginning to implement best green practices, Nestle Waters North America has made it an important part of its business for more than a decade.

Kimberly-Clark's new Combined Heat and Power facility in New Milford, Conn. provides all of the mill's electric and thermal power needs while generating additional power for the town.

In August 2004, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company (RJRT) merged with Brown & Williamson Tobacco Company and, as a result, began to take a look at the two companies across all different functions and divisions. The goal was to identify best practices within each organization and build the best company going forward.

Del Monte has been working on transforming what it considers to be "good" to "great" in its people, processes and systems, and one such area is TPM.

Kraft Foods has an entire group within its business dedicated to consumer insights, but beyond that, one member of the company is working to shape insights for the industry. Part of Kraft's strategy includes a commitment to "rewire the organization for growth" and technology plays a leading role.

From basement to brewery, New Belgium Brewing started as one person's hobby and has grown to a company of 300 with two brewhouses, four quality assurance labs and a wastewater treatment facility.

Crayola colors outside the lines