Case Studies

A revealing account of how and why Constellation Brands implemented business intelligence for improved analysis and planning.

Innovation, in all of its forms, is one of General Mills' key growth drivers. In 2005, General Mills identified a corporate focus on open innovation as a key strategic priority. This led to the 2007 launch of General Mills' Worldwide Innovation Network (G-WIN), which was designed to accelerate the innovation advances that were already underway inside the company.

While some companies are just beginning to implement best green practices, Nestle Waters North America has made it an important part of its business for more than a decade.

Kimberly-Clark's new Combined Heat and Power facility in New Milford, Conn. provides all of the mill's electric and thermal power needs while generating additional power for the town.

TerraCycle manufactures products from materials that have historically been considered to be garbage. Just recently, TerraCycle broke out of the plant food category and into the natural cleaner category, and did so using an innovative twist on recycling.

In May 2008, Heinz announced a milestone company goal as part of its sustainability vision: to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 20 percent by 2015. Here is how it plans to do it.

After a recent expansion in products and retail clientele, Burt's Bees was challenged to maximize supply chain operations while staying true to its promise to protect the environment.

Kraft announced that its new, built-to-suit 800,000-square-foot building located in Morris, Ill. was recognized for advanced environmental design by the U.S. Green Building Council, a building industry nonprofit group that promotes sustainable development.