Technology

David J. West, president and chief executive officer, The Hershey Company, announces several changes to the Hershey Executive Team, which are effective immediately.

Nestle USA and Jamba Juice announce an exclusive worldwide licensing agreement to produce and distribute a line of healthy ready-to-drink beverages under the Jamba brand name.

The C.F. Sauer Company, a manufacturer and distributor of consumer goods and food products, implemented JDA Software's Transportation and Logistics Management suite in less than four months to realize a 7 percent to 10 percent reduction in its overall transportation spend.

Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC) introduces SmartStart for Wholesale Distribution, a new business management offering designed to maximize the performance of small and midsize wholesale distributors.

In order to work on ventures that leverage strategic consumer insights and innovation, Thomas K. Hernquist, senior vice president, global chief growth officer, will resign from The Hershey Company, effective December 31, 2007.

Smart Balance, the makers of low fat, heart healthy buttery spreads and other foods, along with Alacer Corporation, a world leader in Vitamin C Technology; Kettle Foods, the maker of all natural, hand-cooked Kettle brand potato chips; and Quaker Maid Meats, a provider of frozen sandwich steaks and other frozen meat products, have set plans in motion to enhance their trade promotion management strategies this month.

E-commerce solutions provider GSI Commerce Inc. signs a definitive agreement to acquire Zendor.com Ltd., a Manchester, U.K.-based provider of fulfillment, customer care and e-commerce solutions, for approximately $7.9 million in cash.

Furniture Outlets USA and Grand Home Furnishings select RedPrairie Warehouse Management Solution to improve inventory accuracy, labor productivity and decrease overall distribution costs.