Demand Forecasting

Today's shopper wants to be heard, but todays manufacturers have big mouths and little ears. They cannot hear. As a result, the shifts in the market are sensed too late.

The chief executive of Heineken, the world's third largest brewer, told CNBC that he expected to see continued sales growth in emerging markets, despite the occasional "hiccup" in the future. Heineken reported higher first-half results than markets expected as it increased profit in all regions except Africa.

Manufacturer of protein shakes, bars and powders and joint supplements, Premier Nutrition, quickly realized trade promotion management happens in real time, while spreadsheets dont.

The acquisitions are expected to solidify Mindtree's position in predictive analytics for CPG retail execution, and SAP consulting expertise to expand its European presence and accelerate its digital strategy.

Chief Executive Officer of AFS Technologies Joe Bellini, explains how consumer goods companies can measure the performance of trade promotions and correct course while in flight.

ToolsGroup announces that its Nordic partner Optilon has successfully taken The Absolut Company, part of the Pernod Ricard group of companies, live with ToolsGroups SO99+ Powerfully Simple supply chain planning software.

While traditional companies are still looking at improving traditional forecasting technologies and improving the rules for forecast consumption, Lora Cecere takes a different stance for managing the lifecycle.

Logility was issued a patent entitled "Product-Family Inventory Replenishment System Using A Composite Product Mix Framework" by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for its Voyager Solution.