Supply Chain & Merchandising

Simon Ellis presents a solid business case for inventory optimization adoption among consumer goods manufacturers.

Under the agreement, which runs to 2015, GSI will continue to provide Bath & Body Works' online store (www.bathandbodyworks.com) with e-commerce technology and fulfillment services.

The toy company is expanding commodities and consumable goods assortment to enhance shopping convenience.

The well-known brand introduces recyclable mint containers.

Included in the sale are certain worldwide rights to these brands as well as Henkel's Avon, Ohio facility.

The company reduces the environmental footprint through green innovations and a recycling program with National Parks Service.

The new executive joins Unilever in June 2009 and takes on his new responsibilities in September.

Working with EDS, Kraft Foods is now positioned to rely on clearly documented IT services and processes that are expected to support its targets of growth, innovation and cost reduction.