Supply Chain

When store supplies for Kimberly-Clark's retail partners are out of synch with production forecasts, it can have a very real impact on the $20.8 billion personal care products giant's sales. So, the company invested in data analytics software to provide far more visibility into real-time demand trends.

CooperVision products are sourced through very complex multi-level networks and, until recently, the company lacked a fully integrated view of global operations. It chose a solution to create a company-wide common supply chain platform.

A comparison chart of solution providers to the consumer goods industry in the areas of transportation management, warehouse management and more.

LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. announces Touch Magic, a new line of interactive toys that encourage learning and exploration through intuitive touch technology.

The Quincy, Wash. facility will process botanicals from the company's nearby Trout Lake Farm operations, the largest certified organic herb farm in North America.

Available since Oct. 1 in dairy aisles, the product will be supported by a major integrated marketing campaign in January, including national advertising, public relations, consumer promotions and digital.

The Clorox Company is optimizing its logistics processes by investing in innovative technology, which is a key component to achieving its Centennial Strategy.

This month, Robert Byrne, president and CEO of Terra Technology, provides his perspective on how supply chains have evolved and what it will take to stay ahead of the curve.