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This week's news features a spicy soda collab, new distribution gains for Solely and Koia, and a $2B valuation that could revolutionize how grocery stores sell produce.
When it comes to taking your demand planning from bad to good and from good to great, software is your ticket to ride. Learn how to choose one, what to look out for, and how software can benefit your demand planning process.
From time savings and operational agility to action-ready supply chain insights, Artificial Intelligence is the future of demand planning—and that future is now.
Software can get you far, and if there's anyone who knows this, it's the demand planners of CPG. Learn about all of the benefits demand planning software can bring to your day-to-day, whether it's time savings, faster insights, or just planning, simplified.
This week's news features funding rounds for Super Coffee and Actual Veggies, acquisitions for Grupo Bimbo and Mizkan America, supply chain pressures, and the market's latest vegan butter.
An effective demand planning process can set the foundation of your brand's success for years to come. Learn about what it is, what it takes, the factors that go into it, and which paths you can take to get your planning just right.
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This week's news features three new stories on the pet supplement front, mac and cheese-flavored ice cream, and some nationwide distribution for Honey Mama's and Fly By Jing.
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This week's news features funding rounds for Nature's Fynd and X2, rebrands for ROAR and ChocXO, and the "scan-and-ship" retail experience.
This week's news features acquisitions for Once Upon a Farm, IPO action for Zevia and Dole, and some very high-tech bottled water.
Exploring the Venn Diagram of two branches of data science, plus how they impact businesses in the CPG industry.
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This week's news features a big-time acquisition for Hormel, a new mycoprotein fermentation plant for The Better Meat Co., and "raw tuna" ready to launch from Finless Foods.
To keep up with an industry that’s evolving at breakneck speeds, your brand needs instant access to the kinds of actionable datasets that will enable you to make the right decisions fast.
Automation is a key element to managing a holistic demand planning process. Here are 7 ways that automation can drive results across your organization.
This week's news features investments in an allergen kit, growing sales but flat inventory, and CPG for the space age.
This week's news features acquisitions of Sambazon and Kodiak Cakes, spicy chicken-flavored Pringles, lots of Takis, and a line of vegan chocolate via a well-known soap brand.
This week's news features a big-time chocolate industry acquisition, lots of updates from KIND, and—it's a dream come true—lime-only skittles.
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This week's news features acquisitions for Nestlé and Utz, new products from My/Mochi and Vital Farms, and an increase in demand for retail tech.
Whether you use SAP, NetSuite, CIN7, Katana, DEAR Systems, Fishbowl, a Microsoft ERP, or another tool, chances are it’s time to ditch the spreadsheets and adopt a more scalable demand planning solution—one that integrates with your ERP.
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This week's news features supply a Smartfood-Krispy Kreme collab, energy bar investments, and—perhaps a lot less fun—inflation.
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Carrying and managing excess can be very costly, and it's important to know the risks involved. We examine the causes of overstock as well as its impact on inventory management and supply chain operations.
This week's news features a potential valuation from Honest, almond flour ravioli, and—yup—Beyond Meat.
Agility is more than just a pandemic-era buzzword. We explore what it means in today’s ever-changing CPG landscape, plus how to bring it to life at your brand.
This week's news features a high-fiber hazelnut spread, an unconventional way to grocery shop, and—as usual—lots of activity in the world of plant-based protein.
This week's news features big bucks for alternative bacon, cell-based lobster, and a new private label food brand for Amazon.
This week's news features supply chain hiccups in the condiment space, new factories for Beyond Meat and Oatly, and a new way to do animal-free protein.
This week's news features a new supply chain strategy for H Mart, a huge funding round for LIVEKINDLY, and CAULIPOWER’s “forecasting superpower.”
What are the 7 A's? Agility, Accuracy, Actionability, Automation, AI, Alignment, Accountability
This week's news features Peeps-flavored Pepsi, a big-time valuation for delivery service goPuff, and—yup—the Suez Canal.
This week's news features big brands eyeing IPOs, supply chain backups from Texas’s winter storm, and one hilariously named condiment.
This week's news features investments in vertical farming, a big decision from Oatly, and lots of updates from Walmart, Kellogg’s, and Ocean Spray.
IBP platforms allow for a holistic approach to decision-making, but different brands have different needs. Here are 3 features CPG brands should look for when choosing the right IBP platform.
This week's news features future changes at Instacart, Shopify's investment in esports, and positive retailer sales reports from the past quarter.
This week's news features how lockdown helped Hershey's grow, Target's efforts to get its employees vaccinated, and Walmart's first months in the ecommerce space.
Inventory loss is inevitable, but it doesn't have to hurt so much. To gain an understanding of its root causes, it's important to utilize a supply chain management tool that can reduce shrink rates and increase profit margins...
This week's news features future changes at UPS, PepsiCo's development of its analytics platform, and expected changes in shopping behavior for 2021.
There are plenty of options for software that will predict demand for your CPG brand. Check out our list of the 30 best demand forecasting software systems for CPG brands in 2021.
This week's news features Walmart's continuous efforts to compete with Amazon in the world of eCommerce, the potential benefits of augmented reality on warehouses, and Mars Inc.'s latest efforts to address gender-based inequality in the workplace.
Call us biased, but we think the CPG Industry is an incredibly exciting landscape—from consumer behavior and e-Commerce platforms to supply chain and demand planning technologies that provide a competitive edge, and so much more...
This week's news features how household products carried 2020's big-brand sales, online shopping's fastest-growing demographic, and Instacart's business model change that means fewer in-store workers.
In times like these, the FMCG landscape can feel like a whole new game. Here are 17 best practices to keep your supply chain nimble.
This week's news features Walmart's latest endeavor in the financial industry, the impact of a limited workforce on companies' supply chains, and the strategies Barbie used to remain every child's It Girl through the pandemic.
Predicting consumer demand is a tough nut to crack. The most effective demand planners have the tools to predict demand accurately and execute a confident supply chain strategy to meet future demand in its tracks.
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The right demand forecasting process can pay huge dividends for your business. But in order to understand and leverage key demand drivers, you first need the have the right data, the right people, and the right software in place. Here's a step-by-step guide.
This week's news features carbon footprint labeling, the worldwide celebration of Veganuary, and the latest pandemic-driven meal trends.
This week's news features the latest stories that summarize some of 2020's biggest trends and milestones, plus a look at 2021.
This week’s news features brands making strides to become more sustainable, what Halloween might look like this year, and the race to launch drone deliveries across the country.
Nothing is more important than accuracy when it comes to demand forecasting. The higher the accuracy, the better. It can help businesses run more efficient S&OP meetings, scale with efficiency, and reduce costs across the entire supply chain.
This week's news features the Dive Awards' picks for the top leaders and companies in the business, a small town's high school students coming together to support each other, and the (soon-to-be) certifiable differences between vegan and plant-based.
This week's news features big corporations' visions for a more sustainable future, the mission to regulate plant-based product labeling in Oklahoma, and how technology could equal less food waste.
These brands have survived and thrived because the seeds to their supply chain success were planted long before the world was forced to stay inside. Read on for the tips and tricks of 13 top brands.
This week's news features the arrival of gluten-free Oreos, the ways consumers' tastes are changing as the holidays approach, and Unilever's mission to bring plant-based mainstream.
This week's news features the rising of snacking, Mars Wrigley's success in a digital world, and the future of bioengineered meat.
The ability to easily manage a bill of materials (BoM) is a key element to running an effective supply chain. We analyze the top 33 bill of materials software on the market so you can make the best choice for your business.
This week's news features the impact of Covid-19 on the upcoming holidays, how retailers are finally embracing third party delivery services, and PepsiCo's pledge to improve representation at the top.
This week's news features the surprising turnaround in Halloween candy sales, the incoming supply chain challenges as consumers start stocking up again on their favorite products, and the trends that will be most important to consumers in 2021.
This week's news features the resurgence of Earth Fare supermarkets, how artificial sweeteners are sparking a discussion about sugar-related packaging labels, and Panera's new strategy to encourage food sustainability.
This week's news features a hopeful look at this year's holiday season, an AI tool that will find recipes for you, and the flavors that will define 2020's fall and winter.
There is no shortage of inventory management software choices on the market these days. Check out our list of the 31 best inventory management software systems for CPG brands in 2021.
This week's news features brands making strides to become more sustainable, what Halloween might look like this year, and the race to launch drone deliveries across the country.
This week's news features the return of Expo East, the continuous rise of oatmilk, and a commitment from 200 brands to make the planet a better place.
This week's news features makeup made for space travel; brands coming together for good; and continued demand for alternative-everything products.
The fall equinox is right around the corner, and all eyes are on seasonality. This week's news features unique celebrity/brand collaborations; how companies are informing consumer for the halloween season as a way to bolster sales; and more!
In a consumer-driven supply chain, preparing for drastic shifts in purchasing behavior is a must. Use this guide to anticipate these changes during the school year, when demand variables are sure to throw off sales and supply plans.
September is here! This week's news features eCommerce and retail behemoths race to meet consumers where they are, the continued emergence of plant-based items, and a CPG-meets-fast-casual partnership that bodes well for the industry.
September is here and change is in the air. This week's news features the ubiquity of oatmilk-based items, the emergence of dark stores, and the refreshing of a 167-year-old cookie classic.
As August comes to an end, all eyes are on autumn. This week's news features environmentally-conscious brands, the emergence of social commerce, and a lawsuit about dairy-related labeling for plant-based brands.
Summer's hot and, like usual, the CPG industry is blazing. This week's news features canned tuna, NBA-led beverage funding, spicy spice sales and how candy-makers are preparing for a most unusual Halloween consumer landscape.
Implementing Machine Learning models and Artificial Intelligence is becoming the norm for CPG brands looking to leverage their data to gain more accurate demand forecasts, maximize sales, and reduce working capital. We explain how to easily implement...
The online community is a gem for discussing just about every topic under the sun. But did you know that it's also an invaluable resource for consumer insights, supply chain expertise, e-commerce, brand-building, data science, and all things CPG.
From solidifying financials to utilizing technology to maximize efficiencies, here are 5 actionable steps to help you gain perspective and implement strategies to overcome the inevitable challenges that may be thrown your way.
What parts are necessary to manufacture a product? That's the job of a Bill of Materials, a roadmap to a finished good. We explore its features and provide a free guide to creating your own...
Founder and CEO Tobias Lütke on creating opportunities for Shopify’s ‘one million merchants’
