Newell Rubbermaids Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process has been the subject of an intensive improvement effort over the past two years. In fact, an S&OP initiative launched in 2008, generated 30 percent more cash for a total of $603 million in 2009.
Many years of success brought Patagonia to a juncture where it became necessary to review the effectiveness of business processes and infrastructures in a way that would allow it remain true to its mission of supporting the environment.
Effective August 16, 2011, Richard K. Smucker will become the sole Chief Executive Officer of the company. Timothy P. Smucker will continue to serve the company as Chairman of the Board.
Having all new sites LEED certified will make progress toward P&G's long-term sustainability vision, which includes powering plants with 100 percent renewable energy and zero manufacturing waste to landfill.
