Kimberly-Clark: From Paper Mills to Consumer Products Empire $KMB

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.

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• • I. Introduction & Episode Teaser
  • II. 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 Lessons
  • IX. Power & Competition Analysis
  • X. Bear vs. Bull Case
  • XI. Recent News***
  • XII. Links & Resources