Is Coca-Cola's Productivity Play the Secret to Margin Expansion?

Key Takeaways Coca-Cola's Q3 operating income jumped 59%, with comparable operating income up 8% year over year.Productivity gains and strong organic revenues lifted currency-neutral operating income by 15%.Advanced analytics, cost discipline and efficient marketing drove EPS growth despite currency headwinds.The Coca-Cola Company (KO) is driving productivity gains by leveraging technology for data analytics, streamlining supply-chain operations and improving employee engagement. This has led to increased e ...