Supply Chain

Issues around meeting inventory demand are compounding tariff-related obstacles.

More consumer goods companies and retailers are looking to AI and advanced analytics to improve demand forecasting and achieve better responsiveness to changing consumer trends and behaviors.

By collaborating with demand planning teams, procurement can ensure supply continuity and align supplier capabilities with forecasted demand.

The upgrades will lead to improved order fulfilment with expedited delivery and more product availability.

Panelists during a supply chain session at Analytics Unite shared several factors to consider when deciding how to move forward with AI.

Instinct Pet Food is optimizing its sales and operations planning capabilities to introduce new efficiencies and create more reliable processes.

Prada Group, which owns such brands as Prada, Miu Miu, Church’s, Car Shoe, and Marchesi, is optimizing its supply chain planning within its leather goods division.

These are the top trends in supply chain technology for 2025, some of which we’re seeing play out in consumer goods already.