Supply Chain

Del Monte extended refined demand-driven principles to a supply network of co-manufacturers, co-packers, raw material suppliers and 3PL providers to reduce overall inventory cost and improve operational efficiency. Here, Chief Procurement Officer David McLain tells the companys unique story.

In 2008, Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc. recognized there were opportunities to better manage pricing and distributor margins at the market level. A cross functional team was assembled to commence a large-scale price improvement initiative.

Despite an explosion in consumer conversation technology, Americans have cut back substantially since 2008 on the opinions they share by word-of-mouth about companies and their offerings. Is the recession to blame?

The acquisition of leading Hispanic Cafe Bustelo and Cafe Pilon brands includes a manufacturing, distribution and office facility in Miami.

Do deal-a-day sites like Groupon really bring in bigger profits? The Retail Doctor Bob Phibbs says "no" based on numerous case studies from retailers who have lost money from investments in coupon sites.

Due to the rapid product velocities within the laundry and dish care category, Sun Products needed a warehouse management system that could support vast inventory volumes.