Supply Chain

In our analysis of two decades worth of financial balance sheets and income statements, Supply Chain Insights found that all industry segments are facing slowing growth, struggling with pressures on margins, battling an increase in complexity and feeling a need to speed up cycles. Analytics offer a promise to help, but traditional analytics are not sufficient.

The announcement comes shortly after the company's largest competitor, The Procter & Gamble Company, made headlines when it reported that 45 of its facilities have now achieved zero manufacturing waste to landfill.

A series of actions that began with the acquisition of Coca-Cola Enterprises North American operations in 2010 will result in a more agile, modern, customer-focused franchise business partnership model unique to the United States.

Elmers School Glue Naturals is the first and only school glue made with naturally occurring ingredients and available in recycled packaging.

As Unilever aims to double its business while reducing environmental impact, it is continuously looking for growth opportunities and to further build its portfolio. This week, this mission resulted in the acquisition of three leading brands in Czech Republic and Slovakia.

Post expects to achieve net pretax annual cash manufacturing cost savings of approximately $14.0 million.

A new survey finds concessions and payroll tax to be economic "speed bumps" for retailers and suppliers in the Spring of 2013. While the results may seem daunting, their predictions do show a few glimmers of hope.