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Cargill: From Commodities to Customers,Used
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This final volume of Wayne G. Broehl, Jr.s Cargill trilogy brings the history of this large privately held company up to the present day, offering a unique and informative behindthescenes look at one of the worlds premier agribusiness corporations. The story picks up in 1977 as Whitney MacMillan begins his stewardship of the company and as Cargill begins to work its way through issues of corporate governance, business restructuring, and generational transitions within the owning families. MacMillan leads the company through great growth, diversification, and globalization. Broehl also discusses the changes at Cargill under two nonfamily CEOs, Ernest Micek and Warren Staley. Together, they transform the organization from a commodityoriented entity to a customerfocused one.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Cargill: From Commodities to Customers'? A: The book provides a comprehensive history of Cargill, detailing its transformation from a commodity-oriented company to a customer-focused agribusiness under the leadership of Whitney MacMillan and subsequent CEOs.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author is Wayne G. Broehl, Jr., who has written a trilogy on the history of Cargill.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on April 30, 2008.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 368 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of the book is hardcover.
- Q: Is this book in good condition? A: Yes, it is described as a used book in good condition.
- Q: What key themes are explored in the book? A: Key themes include corporate governance, business restructuring, globalization, and the transition of leadership within Cargill.
- Q: Does the book discuss any specific CEOs? A: Yes, the book discusses the leadership styles and impacts of non-family CEOs Ernest Micek and Warren Staley.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under Company Profiles.
- Q: Is there any information about Cargill's growth and diversification? A: Yes, the book chronicles Cargill's significant growth, diversification, and globalization during Whitney MacMillan's stewardship.