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Transform consumer goods S&OP with next-level demand shaping

The blog discusses on how forecasts built using demand sensing can result in fewer lost sales, reduced waste, and increased cost savings.

Customer Video: ICA Sweden

Andreas Persson, Director of Replenishment, and Richard Belec, Business and IT Development Manager, sat down to share why ICA Sweden decided to partner with RELEX to achieve their goals.

How to maintain control of demand in the consumer goods supply chain

This video explains how RELEX helps consumer goods companies meet the changing demand and get more visibility into their sales channels.

How demand sensing helps conquer FMCG supply chain chaos

This blog explores how forecasts built using demand sensing can result in fewer lost sales, reduced waste, and increased cost savings.

3 fundamentals to maintaining control of demand in the consumer goods supply chain

While many are adding new products to their ranges that appeal to price-conscious shoppers or slimming down packaging to reduce costs, it’s important they also have 3 fundamentals in place to maintain control of demand.

Customer Video: AutoZone

Denise McCullough, AutoZone’s Vice President of Replenishment, shares their experience with a successful implementation and how automation has given them a competitive edge during disruption

Customer Video: East of England Co-op

Susie Hallett and Rob Hawkins from East of England talk about their partnership with RELEX, implementing forecasting and replenishment during COVID, and the benefits of unifying space and supply chain planning. 

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More Efficient Seasonal Inventory Management

Seasonal inventory management is not easy. However, there are many companies who have managed to turn it from a problem into an opportunity.

Supply Chain Disruption: Cracking the Bullwhip in Asia-Pacific

In this webinar, Asia Pacific retailers and consumer brands can uncover the best practices on ways to tackle supply chain challenges and crack today’s bullwhip effect to better manage future uncertainties.

How Data Best Practices Can Improve Inventory Management and Forecast Accuracy 

Accurate inventory data is vital to optimal inventory management for every retailer. This blog spots four common causes of inventory data inaccuracies retailers should avoid.

Leveraging Machine Learning in Your Retail Demand Forecasting

In this webinar, RELEX experts share how machine learning can help retailers solve their most critical demand forecasting challenges.

Drug Inventory Management (Part 2): Handling Substitutions and Generic Medications

To ensure they can meet ongoing demand without pause and offer exceptional customer service, pharmacies need a system that can automatically adjust replenishment orders to account for substitutions.

Customer Video: Baby Bunting

Sarah Serle, General Manager of Merchandise, and Matt Rodda, CIO for Baby Bunting, share the challenges they faced with siloed and manual ordering processes, and the positive benefits they have seen since implementation.

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Drug Inventory Management (Part 1): Ensuring Availability to Stay Competitive

To be competitive, pharmacies must successfully manage the variable and unique demand for prescription medications.

NRF 2022 Big Ideas Session: JOKR

Learn how JOKR is transforming its retail planning for increased efficiency, reduced inventory, and better product availability.

Collaboration Is Key for Successful Supplier-Retailer Relationships

Through proactive, collaborative sharing of forecasts and other data, retailers and suppliers can align their business objectives, provide visibility into future needs, and streamline end-to-end processes.

Customer Voice: How ICA Sweden Shares Order Forecasts with Suppliers to Improve Collaboration, Increase Availability, and Reduce Waste

In this customer voice blog, Andreas Persson, Head of Replenishment at ICA Sweden, discusses the excellent results the company has achieved by sharing order forecasts with suppliers.

Customer Video: Booths

Hear how leading UK grocery retailer Booths used their online forecasting system to efficiently plan and adapt to ensure great customer service in challenging times.

In the Driver’s Seat; AutoZone’s Journey to Demand Planning Success

Get a behind-the-scenes view into AutoZone’s journey from demand planning through a legacy system to adopting a configurable and flexible retail planning software.

How AI Can Fight the Food Waste Battle

By relying on AI and machine learning to create highly accurate forecasts, grocery retailers can successfully reduce food waste and spoilage.

Machine Learning in CPG Demand Forecasting: Considering Retailer Data Drives Results

CPG companies need to leverage retailer data in demand planning and collaborate effectively with their retail partners to attain high forecast accuracy and meet demand.

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Retail Forward: Turning “Adapting to Cope” into “Adapting to Win”

2020 required retailers to prioritize demand over profitability. To successfully move forward, retailers need to find a way back to efficiency and turn “coping” into “winning."

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Specialty Liquor Retail: Managing the Beers, Wines, and Spirits (BWS) Category

The BWS category poses several challenges for retailers, including promotional planning, capacity management, and omnichannel replenishment, leading to poor results if not planned for carefully.

DIY Forecasting: How HELLWEG Conquered Inventory Optimization

In this webinar, we discuss what DIY supply chain challenges HELLWEG has faced and how they have managed to optimize stock levels while reducing inventory and freeing up capital.