Supply Chain & Merchandising

"Everything I need to know... I learned in kindergarten," wrote author Robert Fulcrum. For Amanda Klane and Drew Harrington, those lessons included getting to know your fellow five-year-olds. Fast forward 18 years, and the former classmates would reunite to embrace the roller coaster ride that accompanied the launch of their fast-growth company, Yasso Frozen Greek Yogurt.

CGT Executive Editor Alliston Ackerman gives you a sneak peek into the trends and topics discussed in this month's issue.

While General Mills is well-known around the world for its familiar products available on grocery store shelves, it's a lesser known fact that one of its key businesses is the Convenience & Foodservice division, which is focusing on bringing innovative new products to key growth channels.

With its beginnings firmly rooted in trucking and manufacturing, supply chain has traditionally been viewed as inhospitable to women. But change is on the horizon as more women enter the field and as progressive companies recognize the advantageous skillsets that women bring to the table.

For independent Anheuser-Busch InBev (ABI) distributors, this certification demonstrates that HighJump RCOD has met the highest requirements from ABI in terms of security, functionality and ability.

Avon's strong direct sales footprint, broad geographic coverage and extensive service model in Brazil will give Brazilian consumers improved access to an expanded portfolio of fragrances.

Kimberly-Clark, suspecting its compliance rates were hovering around 15 percent to 50 percent, saw an industry-wide opportunity to increase collaboration with its retail partners and improve the current promotional compliance standards.

This investment in partnership with current AFS management provides growth capital as well as capital for future acquisitions.