“We’re seeing forecast accuracy levels above 80% in some countries. In addition to reducing our costs, this allows us to plan our supply chain resources much more efficiently, such as warehouse capacity and plant utilization. Since the price of commodities is rising and we’re moving light products, we also need to maximize the capacity of all transport containers and trailers. Our Blue Yonder solutions allow us to match forecast accuracy with operations precision.”
An agile supply chain delivers higher service with less inventory:
“Blue Yonder is helping PepsiCo Latin America create a supply chain that is agile, that is fully integrated, that is resilient, that can react immediately to new information. We can contain contingencies and take advantage of opportunities by strategically positioning our inventory and refocusing our efforts. We can actually increase our service levels with one or two days less inventory.”
Standardized processes produce cost and service results:
“We’re internally transforming our supply chain so every country has the same process, the same quality of data, the same look and feel, the same tools. With the help of Blue Yonder, we’re creating a truly integrated, end-to end solution to standardize our operations, which will minimize costs, maximize speed and efficiency, and deliver the same high level of service regardless of geography.”
Solution benefits
- Blue Yonder’s demand planning capabilities consolidate and synchronize demand signals, as well as external variables, across PepsiCo Latin America’s diverse markets. The company can make more accurate, profitable decisions, from inventory staging to maximizing usage of manufacturing resources.
- Fulfillment capabilities from Blue Yonder help PepsiCo Latin America balance all the factors that determine inventory placement, including demand signals, customer service targets, safety-stock policies and shelf-life constraints — all while keeping inventory costs low.
