Supply Chain Management

Big data combined with current analytical capabilities puts us in control of backhoes relative to the shovels we dug with not long ago. The power we could and should have through these tools is great, but in many cases we fail to grasp the tools that are readily available to us.

The supply chain initiatives are expected to deliver $3 billion in gross productivity savings and $1 billion in incremental cash over the next three years.

In this new role, Paul Norman will be responsible for helping develop Kellogg Companys long-term category strategies, including driving scalable, consumer-driven brand-building and breakthrough innovation.

Unilever announces the opening of a new ice cream factory in Konya, Turkey; following an investment of over 95 million.

Through the acquisition of Meccano (known as Erector Set in the United States), Spin Master grows its global portfolio and strengthens its executive team.

The Dutch producer of frozen snacks and meal components deploys a TXT solution to integrate its extended value chain.

The next five to seven years will a see slow but steady wave of technology refresh penetrate the DSD market. Early adopters such as PepsiCo, Anheuser-Busch, and Nestl will lead the charge. VDC Research offers tips for DSD operators who must evaluate opportunities for mobile solutions to enhance existing processes or risk being left behind.

After the company was sold off by Procter & Gamble to a private equity firm, SunnyD had to move quickly to establish a solid infrastructure in order to get its products to market without any significant gaps.