Manufacturing

The consumer goods giant plans for mobile marketing primacy by 2020 in a strategy that includes covering mobile data charges for those interacting with its brands.

P&G will make its advanced digital design tool available at no cost to American small and mid-sized manufacturers. The commitment is part of a new national effort among industry, universities and the federal government to create high-quality manufacturing jobs and enhance global competitiveness.

During his eight years at Unilever, Michael Polk is credited with transforming the company's business in the Americas and sharpening Unilever's portfolio strategy and creating a more competitive, faster growing, innovation-driven organization.

Morrison will succeed Douglas R. Conant, who will step down as President and CEO on July 31, 2011, after more than a decade in that role.

The mobile application is expected to make it easy for shoppers to check-in at Walmart and engage with Kimberly-Clark products at the shelf.

Just a few years ago, digital information meant one thing to senior executives risk. However, CG companies are now using digital data to advance their competitive position. New analyses based on 148 companies highlights major opportunities for growth.

On June 20, 2011, Foster's Group Limited received and promptly rejected an unsolicited, non-binding and conditional proposal from SABMiller plc to acquire all of Foster's shares.

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. plans to accelerate the opening of mid-sized Neighborhood Market stores based on a positive ROI seen from 185 existing stores. Plus, where will new Walmart Express stores pop up next?