Achieve optimal retail supply chain performance with Acosta’s strategic planning and approach. Our data-driven solutions and expert execution minimize out-of-stocks while effectively controlling costs, empowering your brand to excel in today’s competitive marketplace.
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Acosta’s takes a comprehensive, holistic business operations approach to supply chain management that pursues optimal financial performance by balancing revenue and profit for both short and long-term success. Our broad range of capabilities is designed to provide the strategic edge and results your brand needs to drive revenue by increasing on-shelf availability.
It starts with advanced analytics to accelerate supply chain capabilities and enhance performance. But without seamless execution, even the most powerful analytics and robust strategies will fail. That’s why our team focuses on key supply chain levers to provide best-in-class comprehensive support.
Leverage accurate consumption and shipment forecasts alongside supply and demand planning to gain logistical precision.
Monitor in-stock and OTIF (on time in full) issues and detect out-of-stock or phantom inventory events with alerts to quickly address product availability issues.
Evaluate performance with benchmarking tools and custom scorecards measuring distribution center days of supply, store service levels, and in-promo analysis.
Streamline EDI capabilities, enhance supply chain machine learning, and simplify vendor-managed inventory (VMI).
Improve supply chain and order to cash billing audits, guarantee adherence to retail execution compliance and minimize losses with warehouse damage audits.
Upskill your team in supply chain management by working with our team to develop training modules tailored to your business.
At Acosta, we enable brands to achieve revenue growth and profitability with our complete suite of supply chain management services. Our balanced approach combines analytics, strategic planning and expert execution, providing the leadership and expertise necessary to optimize supply chain strategies.
Acosta harnesses the power of robust data sets sourced from top syndicated and retailer data providers. This data fuels our proprietary Capability Assessment Tool, PowerBI reporting, data-led alerts, forecast reconciliation, and predictive analytics, all of which propel your brand forward.
As the leading sales and marketing agency in the U.S., Acosta has over 100 years of retail expertise. We offer comprehensive training curriculums that empower organizations to upskill their associates in supply chain management principles. These training programs enhance your internal capabilities and build momentum with your talent.
Our supply chain leadership brings extensive experience from top-tier CPG companies. With certified Lean Sigma Black Belts and a team of managers and analysts boasting decades of experience, we are equipped to overcome your most challenging supply chain hurdles.
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Learn more about Acosta’s supply chain management solutions with these frequently asked questions.
What is supply chain management?
Supply chain management (SCM) encompasses planning and managing all activities related to sourcing, procurement, conversion, and logistics of products. It requires close coordination with channel partners such as suppliers, intermediaries, third-party service providers, and customers. Essentially, supply chain management integrates supply and demand management both within and across companies, ensuring a seamless flow of goods from the point of origin to the end customer. The process enhances operational efficiency and promotes collaboration across the entire supply network.
Why should we invest in supply chain management services?
Investing in supply chain management is vital for CPG companies to lower costs, boost profits, improve customer satisfaction, optimize inventory management, and enhance collaboration with retailers. Effective SCM can significantly lower costs and increase profitability by optimizing inventory levels and reducing logistical inefficiencies. Additionally, it improves customer satisfaction by ensuring timely delivery of products and maintaining high service levels. By enhancing collaboration with retailer partners, SCM services also enable better demand forecasting and agile responses to market changes, leading to a more resilient and competitive business model.
We are interested in supply chain management, but we’re unsure where to start. What do you recommend to clients?
Acosta’s approach is anchored in candid assessment, focused execution and continuous improvement. We begin by aligning with your senior leadership to conduct a thorough assessment identifying and prioritizing areas of capability enhancement. From there, we develop a strategic plan and allocate the necessary resources to achieve the desired state. Our team then works closely with yours to implement the plan, ensuring that we continuously measure progress and refine as needed to achieve the stated business goals.
