Supply Chain & Merchandising

The filing of the Form 10 Registration Statement is an important step in the process of establishing the North American grocery business as a new, stand-alone company with its own strategic focus and priorities.

Dozens of apparel retailers, manufacturers and distributors are subscribing to and using a program from GS1 US as they roll out large scale implementations of RFID in stores, warehouses and factories.

To maximize growth opportunities, CG companies must think outside of the box. In 2011, CGT honored 15 companies that did just that with the 2011 Innovation, Business & Technology Awards. Click here to remember the standout technology and business initiatives that earned first-place accolades for Newell Rubbermaid, McCormick & Co., Kimberly-Clark, Goya Foods and Johnson & Johnson.

Amway was looking to reduce production time by getting lab test results faster. A new system took days off cycle times and also delivered unexpected benefits, both in lab efficiency and for Amway's company-wide sustainability program.

These are the first stores in 2012 to unveil the new strategy, which is based on customer feedback and continues to position the company for future success.

Under Mike Milones strong leadership, Rest of World and Global Infant/Nutrition have become key growth engines for Heinz. Three executives will assume his responsibilities starting in May.