INDUSTRY SEGMENT: Fruits & Vegetables

Optimization Software and Predictive Analytics for the Grain Milling Industry

Fruit and vegetable manufacturers have seen seed, energy and other key input costs increase at a significantly faster pace than previously experienced. With vast product lines and large customer rosters, it is difficult to accurately assess product and customer margin contribution. Fruit and vegetable manufacturers, use SignalDemand for price optimization, determining mix, plant capacity and supply decisions and to allocate both cost and margin targets. Day-to-day price execution is enhanced through business analytics that help sales people negotiate better deals and provide faster, more accurate quotes.

Pricing Optimization Software for Fact Based Negotiations

Negotiate optimal contracts based on expected customer behavior, input costs and volume projections
Identify how commodity cost changes should be fairly applied across customers and contracts
More accurately model and predict demand (bookings accuracy)

Improve Price Consistency with Predictive Analytics

Understand the most efficient product mix to maximize sales and margin
Eliminate unprofitable products by shifting demand to substitute products through intelligent pricing
Understand customer profitability to target more profitable channels

Optimization Software Maximizes Production Capacity

Understand margin opportunity for all processing alternatives for every season
Reduce lower margin business to more effectively utilize production and correct the balance of inventory
Balance demand by grade to better match supply