This is an example of a cross-functional team. This is encompassed of technical, marketing, finance and quality management administrators. It was made to influence research and expertise from across the company. The team recommended that Progresso develop a "light" soup that could be suitable for a 0 points value per serving with Weight Watchers. Progresso tried the idea, industrialized the product and then leveraged the General Mills' strategic sourcing team to build the exterior partnership with Weight Watchers.