Supply Chain Management

CDC Software, a wholly owned subsidiary of CDC Corporation and a provider of industry-specific enterprise software applications and business services, enters into a definitive agreement to acquire Milwaukee-based Catalyst International, a provider of supply chain execution solutions and services.

Kimberly-Clark Corporation plans to construct its first manufacturing facility in Russia to support its growing consumer business there and in Eastern Europe.

Frito-Lay Inc.'s Jonesboro, Ark. plant will eliminate tons of waste and reduce water usage at the facility as part of the Environmental Protection Agency's top "green leadership" program.

Briggs & Stratton Corporation, a manufacturer of small, air-cooled engines for lawn, garden and other outdoor power equipment, successfully implemented MCA Solutions' Service Planning and Optimization (SPO) suite to increase fill rates, reduce inventory and continue to provide world-class service to its network of global distribution centers.

Alan Bernon, president of the Dean Foods Company's Dairy Group, announced that he would leave the position at the start of September.

Jesta I.S announces the latest release of its Vision Supply Chain Management (SCM) version 5.0, which includes several enhancements to the design as well as improved functionality from the user perspective and a common look and feel with Jesta's other Vision applications.

Samsung Electronics America Inc., a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies, deploys a service management solution from ServiceBench Inc. to optimize the performance of its North American service network.

Consumer Goods Industry Must Embrace External Resources