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o9 and Google’s AI/ML Solution to Accelerate and Improve CPG and Retail Forecasting

o9 Solutions

New Zealand has the highest per capita consumption of ice cream of any nation on the planet at 28.4 And when the forecast was wrong, there were a lot of disappointed New Zelanders settling for butter pecan, and profit margins shrank. O9 has integrated Vertex AI Forecast into our Digital Brain solution.

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Beating the Heat with Ice Cream

DELMIA Quintiq

It turns out that the New Zealanders hold the record for the largest consumers of ice cream at 7.5 Typically, they start building inventory at the end of the year by implementing reliable demand forecasts plus sound inventory and production management. Sweet Statistics. Who eats the most ice cream? gallons (28.3 gallons (20.81

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Alternative Protein: A Food Manufacturers Guide [+ Case Study]

Unleashed

Food manufacturers will find new opportunities in the alternative protein market as consumer demand surges for non-meat proteins: insect, plant and algae-based products, and ‘lab meat’ cultivated from animal cells. The demand for alternative proteins has surged in recent years, creating an opportunity for food manufacturers.

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Pet Food Manufacturing and the Pandemic: Inside an Industry Boom

Unleashed

Here we provide an overview of the latest pet food industry trends, and answer the question: how can pet food manufacturers respond to changes in consumer demands to take advantage of these new trends? manufacturing had seen five years of consistent growth. The new standing of pets in the family has led to a move away from?table

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The Biggest Manufacturing Industry Trends in 2022

Unleashed

As 2022 kicks in, the manufacturing sector is being shaped by technological change and the Covid-19 pandemic. Digital, connected and smart systems are on the rise, while at the same time manufacturers face challenges such as the ‘Great Resignation’ and clogged-up supply chains – as well as increasing demand for sustainable products.

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The Backorder: April 24, 2024

Unleashed

In this week’s edition of The Backorder: Talent shortage threatens US manufacturing growth Success secrets from the CEO of a recycled homewares brand 5 tips for negotiating better supplier contracts Job opportunities from Hasbro, Shake Shack, and more Not subscribed to The Backorder? “ReBorn is Giving Materials New Life.

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The Cash Flow and Overstock Report: Potential USD$142,000 windfall from tighter stock control

Unleashed

New research suggests that manufacturers will be able to significantly improve cash flow as they recover from the inventory crisis of 2022. Last year, data from 4,500 manufacturers using Unleashed inventory management software revealed firms were typically spending twice as much on stock as they were before the pandemic.