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This transaction will build Whirpool's market position and enable sustainable growth in the competitive European region.

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?

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.

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.

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

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).

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.

Closures of the manufacturing facility in California and yogurt facility in Massachusetts would have a combined impact on over 500 employees.