Transparent and honest: We share knowledge and information openly and operate with no hidden agendas. Inspect what we expect: We define our expectations and inspect our progress and results. Own our decisions: We boldly and courageously make decisions based on facts and input. No blame fixing: We spend our time finding solutions, not placing blame. DPSG established “Call to ACTION” in 2008 when they went public, to unify the employees in vision and purpose. Call to ACTION is a set of business drivers and behaviors that define who they are and how they choose to do business. In addition, it forms the foundation for delivering consistently outstanding business results. DPSG also focuses on rapid continuous improvement (RCI). Finding ways to …show more content…
We are focused on driving growth in our business in selected profitable and emerging categories. These categories include ready-to-drink teas, energy drinks and other functional beverages. We also intend to capitalize on opportunities in these categories through brand extensions, new product launches and selective acquisitions of brand and distribution rights. Increase presence in high margin channels and packages. We are focused on improving our product presence in high margin channels, such as convenience stores, vending machines and small independent retail outlets, through increased selling activity and investments in coolers and other cold drink equipment. We also intend to increase demand for high margin products like single-serve packages for many of our key brands through increased promotional activity and …show more content…
In addition, the integration of recent acquisitions into our Bottling Group has created the opportunity to improve our manufacturing, warehousing and distribution operations. Timeline of company changes, portfolio and acquisitions – 1969 - Merger of Cadbury and Schweppes. 1982 - Cadbury Schweppes acquired the Duffy-Mott Company (later known as Mott's), one of the largest apple juice processors in the world. Through the rest of the 1980s, the company added Canada Dry, Sunkist Soda, Crush and Sun Drop. 1993 - A&W Brands, which included the signature root beer and cream soda, as well as Squirt and Vernors, joined the portfolio. 1995 - Cadbury Schweppes purchased Dr Pepper/Seven Up, Inc. The acquisition brought Dr Pepper and 7UP, along with IBC Root Beer and the Welch's soft drink line. 2000 - Cadbury Schweppes acquired Snapple Beverage Group, which included the namesake brand as well as RC Cola, Diet Rite and Stewart's, among others. 2003 - The four North American beverage companies under Cadbury Schweppes