Hershey Company
Presented by Gabi Shipman
Hershey's History
The Hershey Company has been producing candy for 123 years
History
Milton S. Heshey
- Born September 13, 1857
- Died October 13, 1945
- Founder of Hershey Company
- Apprentencing with a candy maker as a teenager
- Had multiple candy businesses before Hershey that failed
Hershey, Pennsylvania
- Where Hershey Company is based
- Has grown as a city since the company was built
- Milton Hershey set up the city to be helpful for everyone
Mission Statement
"Undisputed Marketplace Leadership"
Mission Statement
"There is a smile in every Hershey bar"
Target Market
Target Market
Products & Services
- Bringing learning to 3rd world countries
- Hershey Candy
- Twizzlers
- PayDay
- Reeses
- Mounds
- Milk duds
- KitKats
- Ice Breakers
Organizational Chart
- President & Chief Executive Officer
- Senior Vice President
- Chief Financial Officer
- General Cousel and Secretary
- Corporate Communications & Corporate Social Responsibility
- Chief Administrative Officer
- Chief Product Supply and Technology Officer
- Chief Human Resource Officer
- Chief Growth Officer
Competitors
- Mars Incorporated
- Kraft Foods
- Nestle
- Cadbury
Competitors
Code of Ethics
"We have each made a commitment to operate ethically and to lead with integrity. This commitment is embedded in the Hershey values. Our Code of Ethical Business Conduct shows us how to uphold this commitment as we interact with the various groups that have a stake in our Company’s success."
Code of Ethics
Responsibility to Customers
- Promise to always produce the best quality goods
- Will never lie about a product
- As they continue to grow they are building on strong relationships with their customers
Responsibility to Employees
- Made SmartFlex for their employees which is polocies to create a mindset for balancing work and personal time for their employees
- Encourage their employees to volunteer outside of work
Responsibility to Society
- They give back to the community by giving to foundations and volunteering
- They limit the amout of natural resources they use
- Builds on foundation for the purpose of furthur success and the greater good
- Have a school for children with disablities
Responsibility to Society
Responsiblity to Creditors and Owners
- They seek to build strong relationships with suppliers
- They continuously are improving their supply chain
Conclusion
Hershey Company not only produces candy, they also are very involved in the community and try to help make the world a better, happier place