Retail, CPG and Packaging

Retail and CPG supply chains are under enormous pressure to stay ahead of the curve in the face of disruptions such as supply bottlenecks, adverse political scenarios, and inflationary pressures.

Contact us

Challenges faced by the procurement team

Erratic demand patterns

The traditional method of analyzing demand seems to be nearing obsoletion, especially with rapidly accelerating sales volumes. Certainly, this calls for significant amendments to demand planning and subsequent procurement processes.

  • Identify effective cutting-edge solutions that will help you sift through large sets of customer data in real time for improved demand planning
  • Put yourself in a strong position to take the right call relating to production, marketing, inventory, supported by high-end research solutions
  • Get a 360-degree view of the latest market trends and technology landscape, covering a wide array of aspects related to demand planning
Connect now Erratic demand patterns
Confusing multi-channel pathways

Navigating the complexities associated with multi-channel marketing requires procurement teams to quickly and seamlessly transition to cloud procurement solutions.

  • Get a clear understanding of the latest technology trends to enable your procurement teams to improve supply chain agility and overall efficiency
  • Unlock the potential of our sourcing intel to move toward solutions that will help you speed up decision-making and reduce procure-to-pay cycle times
  • Maintain a harmonious balance between procuring FM services and personnel for physical stores vs. deployment of cloud and IT resources for online marketplaces
Connect now Confusing multi-channel pathways
Sustainability v. profitability

Consumers have never cared more about brand values and corporate and social responsibilities than they do today! Here’s what you can do.

  • Obtain valuable insights on the latest sustainable pathways and technologies to transform your supply chain in a way that you can increase profitability while meeting  customer demands
  • Make the most of our accurate and detailed insights into the latest social and environmental movements to reshape your organization’s ESG initiatives
  • Reinforce corporate sustainability and moral ethics across the supply chain by identifying and engaging with progressive sustainability-focused suppliers
Connect now Sustainability v. profitability

Industries

Retail

Retail

Retail

With evolving consumer preferences, retail players have to be on their toes to keep costs down without compromising customer satisfaction.

Food and Beverage

Food and Beverage

Food and Beverage

Responsible sourcing, use of all-natural ingredients, and animal welfare activism – the list of factors F&B companies need to be wary of is endless.

Consumer Packaged Goods

Consumer Packaged Goods

Consumer Packaged Goods

Despite favorable market tailwinds, rising inflation, global conflicts, and supply disruptions are overwhelming CPG companies.

Packaging

Packaging

Packaging

Internet of packaging is at the forefront of the industry’s evolution today. Learn about this and other developments to tower above your peers.

Talk to Our Expert

Surmounting the tricky terrain of the retail, CPG, and packaging industry is easier than you think!

Talk to Our Expert

Featured Case Study

How SpendEdge helped CPG giant streamline contract manufacturer selection process

Challenge: Faced with intense competition and the need to improve profit margins, our client turned to SpendEdge for assistance in overcoming their business challenges. One of the main strategies involved migrating cost-intensive operations to low-cost destinations.

Solution: Our team at SpendEdge assisted the client in streamlining their contract manufacturer selection process. Leveraging our expertise and market research methodology, we identified key contract manufacturers for the client’s ready-to-eat product line.

Result: The client successfully addressed their business challenges and achieved improved profit margins and reduced operating costs. All the while, also enhancing product quality and expanding manufacturing capabilities.

Read More

Dig Deeper with "SE Insights" Procurement Reports

Classical models of supply-chain resilience don’t seem to be making the cut against unplanned disruptions. This is prompting businesses to build supply lines for the longer term with high bounce-back capabilities.

Industry Resources

Supply Chain Risk Assessment for a Leading Fast Food Player

Supply chain risk assessment process In today’s competitive business scenario, maximizing the value obtained from t...

Read More

Food and Beverage Industry Analysis From A Procurement Perspective

By: George Mathew Key takeaways While sustainability, digitization, and transparency in supply chain are the key tren...

Read More

9 Procurement Challenges in the Food and Beverage Industry

Key takeaways Managing food and beverage procurement presents significant challenges and opportunities for cost savin...

Read More

Key Category Management Challenges and How to Overcome Them

Key takeaways What is category management? Category management originated from the retail industry. This retailing an...

Read More

Food Quality Control in Food and Beverage Industry: Overview

By: George Mathew Key Takeaways In its essence, quality control of food is all about making sure the food is safe at ...

Read More

Best Practices – Cost Reduction Strategy for F&B Industry

In the challenging, versatile, and complex F&B industry, inability to maintain low costs, high savings, constant ...

Read More

Exploring Success: Developing a Category Management Plan for a Wine and Spirits Retailer

Key Takeaways Engagement Overview: The client, a leading wine and spirits retailer wanted to enhance their category m...

Read More

Making of a Transparent Supply Chain for Food and Beverage Industry

Key takeaways What is food and beverage supply chain? The food and beverage supply chain is the sourcing, processing,...

Read More

Four Challenges Flexible Packaging Companies Need to Watch Out For

Key takeaways The role of packaging is highlighted by its capability to preserve a product and trigger a sale. Flexib...

Read More

Make Informed Procurement Decisions with SE Insights

Mismatches between your needs and what your supplier delivers could weaken business performance. By collaborating intensely with suppliers, you can ensure your penchant for KPIs grows on them as well.

SpendEdge Central: Comprehensive procurement intelligence platform
x