Unilever reimagining R&D, seeking partnerships

摘要

Unilever PLC is investing more in research and development to spur growth, but the company has reimagined its processes, with a focus on automation and partnerships. "... The main message I want to give is there's tremendous activity and change in progress happening within Unilever's R&D," said Graeme David Pitkethly, chief financial officer, during an Oct. 21 conference call to discuss third-quarter results. "Fundamentally, our innovation strategies, our science and technology strategy has been completely reviewed and is far more focused and strategic than it was before."