Operations

Procter & Gamble has identified a global best practice for case picking and truck loading,driving down freight costs, increasing labor productivity by 15+ percent, and reducing material handling and in-transit damage.

Energizer is overhauling its Finance organization in preparation for the planned separationof the Household Products and Personal Care segments.Amidst news of the current CFOs planned departure, find out who will lead the finance team in the details of this leadership transition plan.

The addition of Mighty Leaf Tea marks another important step in Peet's growth. Peet's began its biggest U.S. retail coffee shop expansion ever last year, which will add nearly 60 stores by the end of this year.

The role integrates multiple growth drivers to accelerate the expansion of global innovation platforms, Power Brands and breakthrough technologies.

The exec comes most recently from Reebok and will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the retail footprint in North America, including the entire fleet of full-price and outlet stores.

The partnership with East Africas leading dairy products group will significantly enhance the platform Danone is currently building in Africa.

On July 28, 2014, Dollar Tree, Inc. announced its intent to takeover Family Dollar for $8.5 billion. Will the merged company, with more than 13,000 stores in 48 states and five Canadian Provinces, create significant competition for big box retailers, like Walmart?

Tyson Foods President and CEO Donnie Smith says that the company lacked then necessary scale to gain lading share positions in these markets.