Supply Chain & Merchandising

Many years of success brought Patagonia to a juncture where it became necessary to review the effectiveness of business processes and infrastructures in a way that would allow it remain true to its mission of supporting the environment.

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

Newell Rubbermaids Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process has been the subject of an intensive improvement effort over the past two years. In fact, an S&OP initiative launched in 2008, generated 30 percent more cash for a total of $603 million in 2009.

VMI programs have been in place at CG companies for years, but leaders are just now asking: How can I gain more value? The Dannon Company Inc. seems to have the answer as it pursues VMI as a strategic initiative to strengthen retailer relationships and grow sales. Get the inside scoop here.

After being acquired by Ralcorp, Post Foods successfully collaborated with a broker and a solutions provider to transition to a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) and trade promotion management (TPM) solution.

The service enables customers to purchase items online and receive free same-day pickup at a local Walmart store.

P&Gs global product supply officer retires; the company announces current vice president product supply, global operations, as his successor.

Timothy R. McLevish to leave mid-year 2011; David Brearton to become CFO.