Supply Chain

Top 7 Manufacturing Predictions for 2015
The IDC Manufacturing Predictions for 2015 identifies seven essential drivers that shape the IT investments manufacturers are making in 2015. These drivers are the keys to making short-term as well as long-term strategic decisions. Find out what will have the greatest impact on investment.
Kimberly-Clark CFO Announces Retirement
CFO of Kimberly-Clar, Mark Buthman, announced his plans to retire at the end of 2015, after 33 years with the company. Maria Henry will be his successor and serve as SVP and CFO effective April 27 for a smooth transition.

Top 10 Billionaires in Food & Bev

Taking a closer look at Forbes' 29th annual ranking of the world's richest is littered with consumer goods executives. Here, we take a look at the top 10 billionaires in the world across Food and Beverage.
Hershey Appoints New CFO

In September Hershey announced the retirement of CFO David Tacka. Last week the company named Patricia Little to succeed him, effective March 16.
Mondelez Sells Betabox Start-Up to VaynerMedia

Mondelez International has sold Betabox, LLC to VaynerMedia as part of its Mobile Futures initiative to create and incubate new mobile ventures in 90 days.
Mondelez Sells Japanese Coffee Venture to Ajinomoto

Mondelez International will sell its 50 percent interest in Ajinomoto General Foods to its joint venture partner, Ajinomoto Co, as part of its ongoing efforts to further focus its portfolio on snacking products.
Quality Management in the Complex Manufacturing Environment

Learn how today's leading manufacturers are leveraging an enterprise quality management solution (EQMS) to coordinate business processes and IT infrastructure to ensure quality and improve productivity.
New Platforms Different Demands

By 2016, eCommerce will be a $327 billion market. For consumer goods companies, direct-to-consumer fulfillment can uncover huge opportunities in that market and also huge challenges.
Top 6 Retail Trends to Watch in 2015

2014 was an exciting year in retail. Consumers are back, new technologies are blossoming, and omnichannel content curation is a top priority. Here are the Top 5 areas to watch in 2015.
McCormick Acquires Italian Seasonings for $97M

McCormick & Company signed an agreement to purchase Drogheria & Alimentari (D&A), a privately held company based in Italy for $97 million. D&A is a leader in spices and seasonings with annual sales of approximately $57 million.