Danone is on an ongoing transformation journey to create a consumer-centric and proactive supply chain so that it can more rapidly adapt to changing market conditions and unexpected disruptions, while also ensuring that operations become more sustainable. Improving forecasting accuracy is one of the enablers of this journey. By using advanced forecasting techniques enabled by Artificial Intelligence, Danone can more effectively predict and plan for potential disruptions or events. In this Supply Chain Now webinar, hear from Marc Martinez, Global Operations Transformation Director at Danone, and Anna Linden, Global head of Supply Chain Planning at SAP, about how you can initiate and steer a successful digital transformation journey in your company that brings you ahead of the competition. Learn how you can … · Start transforming your business with a digital, integrated planning approach. · Approach the sensitive topic of change management and acceptance for an automated process. · Improve forecast accuracy with embedded AI technology and external data in SAP IBP. · Drive supply chain efficiency with an automated planning approach. · Increase customer satisfaction.

Headquartered in Italy, Dr. Schär leads the market in gluten-free foods, offering a wide range of products for special dietary needs. With over 1,750 employees globally, the company operates 18 sites in 12 countries, boasting 12 production plants and 26 distribution warehouses, delivering to over 100 countries worldwide. During the Covid Crisis, Dr. Schär faced considerable demand and supply variability. The supply chain team at Dr. Schär was able to thrive in the midst of this uncertainty thanks in part to the digital supply chain transformation that had just been completed. With all the supply chain planning activities digitized with ToolsGroup, and with the help of the advanced machine learning and probabilistic capabilities within the platform, the team was able successfully plan sales forecasts, fulfillment, and replenishment for every SKU at every location, along with rough and finite capacity planning. With the redesign of the Supply Chain Planning process Dr. Schaer was able to increase order fill rates by 1.5%, improve forecast accuracy by 3%, and enhance freshness upon shipment by 1.8%. Despite a larger product mix, heightened variability, and increased volumes, Dr. Schär has managed to optimize their inventory performance. The webinar will explain the digital supply chain transformation…