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By adopting best practices and
leveraging One Newell Rubbermaid
A world-class, consumer-driven branding company supports its brand
portfolio by ensuring that the company’s products are delivered at the best total
cost. We are now working as One Newell Rubbermaid to optimize center-led
functions such as distribution, transportation and other shared services.
We are continuing to deliver good progress in making our operational footprint
more cost effective and efcient, while delivering improved customer service.
We are extending best practices across our businesses and suppliers. We are
implementing a worldwide enterprise resource platform to optimize operations.
All of these initiatives are leading to a more productive organization that can
reinvest its savings into building brands and long-term capabilities.
Multi-branded distribution facilities that are strategically located in regions across the globe will result in cost
savings, improved efficiency and enhanced customer service.
Next:
We will be a more productive
and efficient company
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