How to forecast demand for a new product in consumer goods, wholesale, and retail
Learn how to accurately forecast demand for new products across CPG, wholesale, and retail sectors with proven methods and step-by-step guidance.
More than just a pretty interface: How a human-centric solution rewards investment with long-term, scalable growth
Discover how human-centric design drives technology adoption, decision-making efficiency, and sustainable business growth.
Demand planning: Key features and best practices for success
Discover how AI-powered demand planning drives supply chain success. Learn key features, implementation strategies, and real results from retail and CPG leaders.
How to tackle the causes of grocery store food waste
This blog discusses the top causes of waste across the food supply chain and how technology can help grocery stores meet customer needs while reducing food waste and ultimately cutting their footprint.
Configure, don’t code: How companies escape customization limbo for adaptable, scalable supply chains
Discover how a 'configure, don't code' strategy enables rapid in-house configuration so business can continuously improve and scale planning processes.
CPG supply chain trends: A Q&A with Madhav Durbha
Get firsthand insights from industry expert Madhav Durbha on CPG supply chain trends like AI innovation, consumer behavior shifts, and emerging challenges.
How can AI enhance sustainability in supply chain?
Learn how AI enhances sustainability in supply chain by reducing waste, minimizing power consumption, improving efficiency, and enabling emissions tracking.
Fresh forecasting and replenishment: Master weekday variation
Customer demands for fresh products can seem as unpredictable as the weather. That is, until you learn how to forecast for weekday variation.
Fresh forecasting & replenishment: Master spoilage
5 strategies to reduce grocery waste with AI-driven demand forecasting, balanced replenishment, and integrated planning for a sustainable future.
True Inventory: Solving the $400 billion retail inventory accuracy problem
Discover how AI-powered predictive inventory systems can eliminate phantom inventory, saving retailers billions and boosting customer satisfaction.
Fresh and center-store inventory management: The need for a dual approach
Find out how retailers can address both fresh and center store product management needs to remain competitive in the grocery space.
OTB constraints: Flexible financial planning for dynamic markets
Learn how to leverage real-time data and AI-driven insights to enhance budgeting accuracy and adapt to market dynamics.
It’s time to bring MFP into the digital age
Discover how modernizing Merchandise Financial Planning (MFP) can transform outdated processes into actionable, data-driven strategies.
Use AI to make messy datasets useful, not perfect
Explore proven AI techniques that transform chaotic supply chain data into organized, actionable insights that boost accuracy, agility, and resilience.
Production scheduling: Nitty-gritty planning for big picture benefits
Learn how production scheduling optimizes production activities to improve efficiency, align with high-level plans, and boost overall business performance.
6 keys to fresh optimization in convenience retail
Discover how AI algorithms optimize retail inventory management by accurately predicting demand, reducing waste, and increasing sales for enhanced profitability.
Why a synthetic inventory is probably better than your real inventory
Discover how predictive inventory systems can solve the problem of phantom inventory, improve accuracy, and enhance efficiency in retail operations.
AI and sustainability: A perfect match for the future
The issue is finding the right AI for the right task—avoiding using, metaphorically, a 2x4 wooden board to smash a nail into a wall when a hammer would be much more appropriate, less energy-intensive, and better at delivering the best results.
Boosting efficiency in the FMCG supply chain
Discover how to navigate the FMCG supply chain with strategies for managing demand volatility, balancing production capacities, and optimizing distribution.
How strategic distribution planning enhances supply chain optimization
Distribution planning solutions that utilize heuristics and mathematical optimization are the equivalent of climbing Mt. Everest with a sherpa and the latest available technology. They keep you on track, on time, and able to conquer the task.
Evolving from transactional to optimized in grocery: Part three – AI and ML advancements on the horizon
Discover innovative tools like continuous camera monitoring, robot checks, flying drones, smart carts, and electronic shelf labels that are set to revolutionize the industry.
Evolving from transactional to optimized in grocery: Part two – common challenges and how to overcome them
Discover the common pitfalls in grocery optimization and how to address them effectively to unlock new heights of efficiency and profitability.
Evolving from transactional to optimization in grocery: Part one – Key areas for optimization
Learn how grocery retailers can move beyond transactional systems to optimize their operations, focusing on key areas like forecasting and assortment to boost efficiency and profitability.
Digital twins in supply chain management: What companies often get wrong
Organizations often make the same mistakes when choosing and implementing digital twins in their supply chain technology. Here's how to avoid these pitfalls.