Supply Chain Management

Commercial teams -- sales and marketing -- often avoid active participation in Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) processes. The belief is that it is not value-added work. Ironically, the biggest benefit is an increase in sales: the metric that is always top of mind for the sales team.

Unilever East Africa has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Tatu City Limited for the acquisition of 70 acres of industrial land for future expansion of its manufacturing operations. Find out how this move is part of a stream of investment activities to drive growth in East Africa.

Crocs' global e-commerce business grew globally in its third quarter, despite inventory and supply chain issues. Find out what's boosting this footwear retailer's online presence and its five initiatives to improve supply chain performance.

Find out what TreeHouse Foods' acquisition of ConAgra Foods' private brands operations means for its private label operations.

Kellogg and PepsiCo led food and beverage makers in efficiency of water use, an important metric for the long-term profitability and sustainability of resource-intensive businesses, according to Lux Research. Lux Research analysts evaluated resource efficiency in consumer packaged goods. Here are their findings.

Coca-Cola Co. is reportedly in talks to invest in Chobani LLC, in a deal that the Greek yogurt maker hopes could value it at as much $3 billion, including debt.

Find out how Terra Technologys Multi-Enterprise Demand Sensing solution will help food company Land OLakes improve planning performance.

Snyder's-Lance, Inc. will acquire all outstanding shares of Diamond Foods in a cash and stock merger transaction for approximately $1.91 billion, including the assumption of approximately $640 million of indebtedness. Find out more about this strategic combination.