Technology

A visionary IT strategy complements the new business focus at Sara Lee

As of late, it seems as though a rising number of manufacturers are dumping very profitable business units in order to focus on a core group of products and get business back on track.

The FDA seems ready to share the cost of RFID tagging of pharmaceuticals, even if the technology isn't

Pfizer Inc. reported last month that it will be exploring strategic alternatives for Pfizer Consumer Healthcare (PCH), including retaining, spinning off or selling the business. PCH's well-balanced product portfolio, anchored by key brands Listerine, Benadryl and Visine, contributes to more than $100 million in annual sales.

Maytag enlists a certified 1SYNC solutions provider for data sync needs

New Balance Athletic Shoe Inc. deploys components of Manhattan Associates' Integrated Logistics Solutions.

The UK's largest grocery retailer and the fifth largest retailer in the world, Tesco PLC, intends to enter the United States retail market with a new convenience format, beginning on the West Coast in 2007.

Welch's is streamlining its business processes with the Oracle E-Business Suite in an effort to compete more profitably in the global market.