Step into the story of Kimberly-Clark, a company that began as a small Wisconsin paper mill and became a global household name behind iconic brands like Kleenex, Huggies, and Kotex. From accidental innovations sparked by World War I to the daring leadership of Darwin Smith who reinvented the business through bold pivots and a mega-merger, Kimberly-Clark’s 150-year saga is packed with strategic self-disruption, dramatic recoveries, and brand-building lessons. Discover how a once-commodity business mastered transformation again and again—challenging giants, adapting to crises like the COVID-19 toilet paper panic, and reimagining what it means to stay relevant in the world of consumer products. Read on for a tale rich in unexpected twists, visionary leadership, and real-life business lessons that every entrepreneur and strategist will want to know.https://empor.top/us/KMB.htmlI. Introduction & Episode TeaserII. The Paper Mill Origins (1872–1920)III. The Accidental Consumer Products Revolution (1914–1945)IV. Post-War Expansion & The Paper Empire (1945–1970)V. The Darwin Smith Transformation (1971–1991)VI. The Scott Paper Mega-Merger (1992–1996)VII. Modern Era: Global Dominance & Digital Age (1997–Present)VIII. Playbook: Strategic LessonsIX. Power & Competition AnalysisX. Bear vs. Bull CaseXI. Recent News***XII. Links & Resources
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