The New Economic Reality: Growing Through Volatility
Explore the factors that cause prices to move up and down and the impact of this volatility on overall revenue and margin. Mr. Neal analyzed the approaches that can be taken to manage and grow through volatility.
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Case Studies
Transforming the Pricing Function
SignalDemand enables the transformation of a relatively young, rapidly growing meat processor's pricing practice
Transforming Pricing into a Competitive Advantage
SignalDemand enables Cargill to provide customer value and maximize financial performance.
Whitepapers
Pricing in Complexity
Pricing Optimization to Address the Profitability Challenges of Foodservice Manufacturers
Pricing and Margin Optimization in Forest Products
Today's historically soft forest products market has put extreme pressure on profit margins at North American forest products companies. In this environment, success depends on understanding fluctuating forest products demand and supply and then developing pricing that supports a company’s profitability goals.
SSPA: SignalDemand and the ROI Revival
Near the end of 2005 SSPA conducted a survey of over 200 decision-makers at large and midsize companies. The results revealed that 42% of large enterprises and 31% of mid- sized companies planned to renegotiate their service and support contracts in the next year.
Pricing Diagnostic
SignalDemand's experience with a broad range of customers reveals that most companies do not know what customers are actually paying for their
What Customers Are Really Paying For Your Products
Price is one of the most powerful levers available for food companies to proactively determine financial performance.
Proactive Pricing for Commodity Food Processors
Margin optimization software enables food manufacturers to succeed in the face of business volatility.
Turning Market Volatility into Profit in the Meat Industry
Meat processors are turning to margin optimization software to balance supply, demand, and costs.
Risk Management for Food Manufacturers and Processors
With commodity price fluctuations at an all-time high and future demand more difficult than ever to predict, food manufacturers and processors need a better approach to managing business risk
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Customer Usability
Customer Usability Assessment is a value-add services offering from SignalDemand.
Customer Support
World-class support for price optimization software is critical to your organization’s success. Our support offerings are designed to enable users to achieve the highest levels of user adoption and success and include both customer support and model maintenance.
SignalDemand Express
SignalDemand Express, our implementation methodology, is based on a set of best practices designed to ensure every implementation is effectively delivered.
Videos
Science Overview
SignalDemand Science Overview
What goes on behind the scenes? View SignalDemand's science video and challenge yourself with the power and complexity involved with forecasting and optimization
Customer Testimonials
SignalDemand at National Frozen Foods
SignalDemand's software has enabled the company to improve performance in the midst of market volatility.
SignalDemand at Ventura Foods
SignalDemand’s software has allowed Ventura to address challenges related to managing and maintaining margins in a complex and volatile business environment.
SignalDemand at Cargill Meat Solutions
SignalDemand's software and services have improved corporate performance and changed the dynamics of pricing in the Cargill organization.
Market Voices
New Pricing Blog
Learn the latest in pricing trends and news from our Chief Pricing Officer.
Market Insights
AMR Research: Price Management: Three Insights for the Chemical Industry
Spending on price management projects in the chemical industry will increase overall by 10% in 2008, with 33% of companies planning to increase spending.
AMR Research: Cargill Meat Takes the Challenge To Orchestrate Demand
Cargill Meat Solutions is the largest processor of fresh whole turkeys, the second largest beef processor, and the fourth largest pork producer in North America.
Cattle Buyers Weekly: Program Helps Reduce Price Volatility
Price volatility makes it difficult for packers to match production and prices with demand and make money at the same time.
AMR Research: SignalDemand: 20 Million More Reasons
SignalDemand announced today that it has received a $20M investment from a group of venture firms led by a new investor, InterWest Partners.
Gartner Report: Cool Vendors in Manufacturing, 2008
Manufacturing companies have often benefited from specialist shop floor vendors and have been far from reticent about committing to small best-of-breed solutions.
AMR Research Alert: SignalDemand
SignalDemand: Managing Margin for Commodity Manufacturers
The New Economic Reality: Growing Through Volatility
Explore the factors that cause prices to move up and down and the impact of this volatility on overall revenue and margin. Mr. Neal analyzed the approaches that can be taken to manage and grow through volatility.
- September 1-3 2010
Australian Meat Industry Council, Meat Industry Conference
- September 13-15 2010
International Dairy Foods Association, International Dairy Show - October 8-12 2010
Anuga - October 5-6 2010
National Chicken Council, 56th Annual Conference - October 14-16 2010
North American Miller's Association, 2010 Annual Meeting - October 24-28 2010
IBM, Information OnDemand 2010
