For several years running, Unilever (NYSE: UL) has conducted a global rationalization of its many brands and products under the general assumption that reducing complexity can boost profits.
In this segment from Industry Focus: Consumer Goods, Motley Fool analyst Vincent Shen is joined by senior Fool.com contributor Asit Sharma to discuss what this undertaking looks like on the manufacturing side and the impact SKU reduction can have on the supply chain.