Alloy.ai

Real time visibility into inventory at 20,000+ retail stores — that's what Cascades has achieved with Alloy.ai. After years of disruptions, Cascades, the leader in sustainable packaging, realized they needed to power their planning and daily decisions with both internal shipment data and sales & inventory data from their partners. "In three months, we did what would have taken us probably years,” said Xavier Duprat, Vice President of Supply Chain Planning & Fulfillment. See how they did it here: https://lnkd.in/g5ePHDTh

❄️ Snowflake 🤝 Alloy.ai partnership announcement! Consumer goods brands can now connect to and integrate real-time sales and inventory data from 350+ retail partners directly into Snowflake — at a fraction the cost of traditional ETLs. Read the full announcement to learn more: https://lnkd.in/g_FZCAm4

Crack the code on what #Walmart buyers care about in 2025. Sales leader Bill Sinacore shares advice gleaned over his 30+ year career at industry giants like LEGO and LeapFrog. Listen to his advice on our podcast here: https://lnkd.in/gvjxdiKV

Valentine's day is just around the corner — if you're a candy or snack brand don't let allocation issues spoil your sales 🍫❤️. Check out these strategies to ensure your treats are always on the shelf when demand peaks: https://lnkd.in/drZmHmK3

Is AI the Future of Supply Chain? AI in supply chain planning: hype or reality? On the last episode of Alloy.ai's Shelf Life Podcast, Alexis Lozada shares his perspective on the role of AI in driving efficiencies and enabling better decision-making. While the technology is here, success lies in aligning it with processes, people, and purpose. Hear why AI isn’t a silver bullet—but can still be a game-changer. Tune in now: https://lnkd.in/guJ5kiUq #AIinSupplyChain #SmartSupplyChains #CPGIndustry #TechnologyTrends

Don't let allocation issues spoil your holiday sales 🎅🍭. Explore strategies to ensure your sweet treats are always available when demand peaks: https://lnkd.in/drZmHmK3

🚀 Edgewell Personal Care drove $4M in sales with Alloy.ai: https://lnkd.in/gaB7-ij6 By using Alloy.ai to manage seasonal sun care inventory and fix phantom inventory, Edgewell — owner of brands like Hawaiian Tropic, Bilie, Schick and Playtex — avoided costly returns and strengthened retailer relationships. That's why VP of Operations Alison Jones called Alloy.ai a “game changer.” See how Edgewell is using retailer POS data to transform their supply chain in this case study:

🚀 SAP #IBP Users: Supercharge your #demandplanning by bringing in real-time sales & inventory data from all of your partners: https://lnkd.in/e3swPrSu Planning with POS data in IBP will mean: ✅ Better forecast accuracy ✅ Reduced out-of-stocks ✅ Smarter replenishment decisions Find out more: https://lnkd.in/e3swPrSu

Private labels aren’t your typical competitors — they’re reshaping the entire consumer goods landscape. In our latest Shelf Life episode, Alexis Lozada of Westernacher Consulting explains how brands are responding to the rise of private labels and evolving consumer preferences. Whether it’s through innovation or operational efficiency, supply chains are more critical than ever. Discover the strategies that leading brands are using to stay ahead: https://lnkd.in/guJ5kiUq

The holiday shopping season is officially here and I'm optimistic. Yes, challenges remain, but the U.S. consumer is proving resilient. Retail sales were up a healthy 3-5% in October (NRF), inflation pressures have eased, and supply chains are running smoothly.