Operations

How Do We Become Outside-In?
While supply chain leaders will stand up at conference after conference and brag about how they saved money, improved inventory and driven improvements in customer service, we find that nine out of 10 supply chains are stuck at the intersection of inventory turns and operating margin. So, did these supply chain leaders deliberately lie in their presentations? No, we don't think so. Why the gap?
Clorox's Vlahos and Willoughby Named to EVP-COO Roles
These promotions follow the Sept. 18, 2014, announcement of Benno Dorer's promotion to CEO, which is effective Nov. 20, 2014, and the decision of Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer Lifestyle, Household and Global Operating Functions George Roeth to retire from the company effective Jan. 2, 2015.

Haier America Opens New North American HQ

The move to New Jersey marks another step in the new strategic direction for Haier, which was launched in January with the announcement of new leadership.
Nestle Board Creates Business Excellence Function

To take full benefit of its scale, the Nestle Board of Directors supported a proposal to create a new Executive Board function, Nestle Business Excellence, and to redefine Zone Europe and Zone Asia, Oceania and Africa (AOA).
Vera Bradley Measures U.S. In-Store Analytics

The leading women's accessories brand will leverage ShopperTrak solutions to improve customer experience, profitability and effectiveness.
McCain Names New Canadian President

The executive brings to McCain more than 15 years of leadership experience in both mature and developing markets with expertise in the development and direction of growth strategies.
Rocky Brands Expands on PLM Capabilities

Rocky Brands relies on NGCs PLM and SCM systems, and has recently extended the solution to marketing, e-commerce, ERP and more.
Imperial Tobacco Group Selects Enterprise PLM

The international tobacco company chooses Aras to streamline the product lifecycle and drive collaboration, process improvement and product compliance worldwide.
General Mills to Close Two Facilities

Closures of the manufacturing facility in California and yogurt facility in Massachusetts would have a combined impact on over 500 employees.
Global is Not Global

What are the three points of difference in the definitions of a global organization, and how do they matter to corporate performance?

How Do We Become Outside-In?

Clorox's Vlahos and Willoughby Named to EVP-COO Roles

Haier America Opens New North American HQ

Nestle Board Creates Business Excellence Function

Vera Bradley Measures U.S. In-Store Analytics

McCain Names New Canadian President

Rocky Brands Expands on PLM Capabilities

Imperial Tobacco Group Selects Enterprise PLM

General Mills to Close Two Facilities

Global is Not Global