Supply Chain & Merchandising

In the highly competitive beer industry, there are constantly shifting supply chain requirements and regulations at local, regional and national levels.

Avery Dennison Corporation completes its acquisition of Paxar Corporation following the approval of the transaction by Paxar's shareholders at its annual meeting on June 14, 2007.

Marks & Spencer expands its use of in-store kiosks from Avanti Screenmedia.

Aerosoles implements the Ignify e-commerce platform to power two online storefronts.

Intermec introduces Skynax R6, a software-based solution that provides a unified platform for mobile communications, data management, remote device management and security in mobile computing systems.

Cadbury Schweppes makes a recommended tender offer for Sansei Foods Co. Ltd., a Japanese functional candy company.

British American Tobacco (BAT), one of the largest consumer goods companies in Russia with more than 22 percent market share in the tobacco market, will implement ToolsGroup's DPM inventory optimization solution to balance inventory mix within manufacturing and marketing operations.

Church & Dwight Co. Inc., manufacturer of ARM & HAMMER consumer, specialty and other products, selects Sopheon's Accolade product lifecycle management (PLM) system to enhance the company's product innovation processes and strengthen its ability to meet rigorous product delivery requirements.