Manufacturing

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.

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.

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.

Southern Wine & Spirits announced two key appointments within the company last week: Barry Goldberg will serve as SVP commercial & operations value management and realization, and Ann Dozier will serve as SVP and CIO.

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 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.

In September Hershey announced the retirement of CFO David Tacka. Last week the company named Patricia Little to succeed him, effective March 16.

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.