Technology

J.M. Smucker, a leading marketer and manufacturer of fruit spreads, peanut butter, shortening and oils, ice cream toppings and health and natural foods beverages in North America, implements Terra Technology's demand sensing software companywide to improve short-term, weekly forecast accuracy.

Nike Inc. reaches agreement on an all-cash offer to acquire Umbro plc, a United Kingdom-based global football (soccer) brand.

The Board of Directors of The Stanley Works announces the election of a new member, Carlos M. Cardoso, president and chief executive officer of Kennametal Inc.

Staples Business Depot installs AbsoluteSKY's RFID-based intelliTracker product suite by Fujitsu Transaction Solutions.

Mother Parkers, a large coffee and tea manufacturer in North America, is experiencing cost savings as a result of deploying Logility Voyager Solutions to improve demand and inventory planning.

T3Ci formally announces the appointment of Cedric Guyot as the new vice president of Marketing. Guyot will report to Jonathan Golovin, chairman & CEO, T3Ci.

Burt's Bees, a manufacturer of earth-friendly natural personal-care products, selects the Atlas Planning Suite by John Galt Solutions to fulfill its forecasting needs.

The Gatorade Company, a division of PepsiCo, and Tiger Woods are collaborating to develop Tiger-inspired sports performance beverages for athletes at all levels.