MANAGEMENT TODAY AWARDS FOR MANUFACTURING 2002: CONTINUED EXCELLENCE - The Cranfield School of Management Award

WINNER: BEST HOUSEHOLD AND GENERAL PRODUCTS PLANT - Highly Commended - SC Johnson.

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At a time of stock market gyrations, the Frimley plant of US cleaner and household product manufacturer SC Johnson takes comfort in being part of a family-owned private company with a legendary commitment to the long term. But this cuts little ice with tough taskmasters such as Tesco and Sainsbury, or with giant rivals like Procter & Gamble and Unilever, whose financial muscle the factory can only counter with greater manufacturing flexibility in product portfolio management.