When store supplies for Kimberly-Clark's retail partners are out of synch with production forecasts, it can have a very real impact on the $20.8 billion personal care products giant's sales. So, the company invested in data analytics software to provide far more visibility into real-time demand trends.
The solution from Terra Technology is expected to help Kellogg respond faster to shifts in product demand and better serve the needs of its customers and consumers.
For the 12th year in a row, CGT handed the microphone over to our readers to identify their most valued technology solutions and service providers across 10 categories. Based on their uncensored opinions and real-world experiences, the results are honest indicators of how the industry is approaching technology adoption.
The Top 5 providers of a suite of software or point solution for Supply Chain Planning, including demand forecasting, distribution, inventory optimization, etc.
ClosetMaid implements a Software-as-a-Service solution from Vision Chain to provide on-demand analysis of promotions, new products, forecasting, stock management, distribution and more.
Del Monte extended refined demand-driven principles to a supply network of co-manufacturers, co-packers, raw material suppliers and 3PL providers to reduce overall inventory cost and improve operational efficiency. Here, Chief Procurement Officer David McLain tells the companys unique story.
A comparison chart of solution providers to the consumer goods industry in 2011. Plus, industry experts address market trends and challenges, like demand planning, downstream data and S&OP.
