Constant launches and replacements of references
New SKUs break history and generate stockouts or excess stock.
Implement a flexible forecasting system that adjusts the forecast in real time according to the introduction of new SKUs.
150+ companies trust us
The snacks, sweets and nuts industry demands agile planning
Seasonality, promotional campaigns and frequent launches distort real demand. Connecting forecast, inventory and production makes it possible to avoid excesses, reduce breakages and ensure competitiveness on the shelf.
The main challenges facing the snacks, sweets and nuts industry
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What does it mean for your company?
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Limited shelf life of perishable products
Short shelf life of coated snacks, nuts and marinated olives.
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Inaccurate forecast and excess stock
Inaccurate forecast causes excessive purchasing or production.
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Stock obsolescence and financial risk
Obsolete stock generates destruction of expensive raw materials and risk of sanctions.
How Imperia SCP solves it
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Automatic useful life projection
Screening that automatically excludes expired batches.
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Advanced Batch Visibility
Batch visibility to reschedule production, activate promotions or move stock.
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Margin protection and sustainability
Forecast that automatically excludes expired lots, optimizing inventory.
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What does it mean for your company?
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Impact of promotional and seasonal peaks
Peaks for themed cookies, Christmas assortments and sporting events.
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Monthly forecast does not reflect real peaks
Monthly forecast softens real signal and causes overstock or shortages.
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Lack of anticipation in key events
Reactive planning does not allow adequate preparation for promotional peaks, generating lack of stock or excess.
How Imperia SCP solves it
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Separate base sales logic and campaigns
Differentiate regular sales from those driven by promotions, improving forecast accuracy.
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Weekly forecast adjustment
Adjust and improve the forecast using updated weekly data, optimizing planning.
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Distribute demand to anticipate peaks
Redistribute festivities to start before the peak and avoid aggressive sales.
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What does it mean for your company?
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Supplier Restrictions by MOQ
Suppliers impose minimum quantities and fixed windows.
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Excess inventory due to orders outside parameters
Orders outside parameters generate excess inventory and high costs.
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Lack of flexibility in purchasing frequency
The fixed purchasing frequency does not adapt to real demand, generating additional costs and inventory imbalances.
How Imperia SCP solves it
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Parameter adjustment by supplier
Adjust frequency, coverage and minimums by provider.
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Cash flow optimization
Reduce cash-flow peaks.
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Exception validation automation
Automate exception validation.
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What does it mean for your company?
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Misalignment in the location of production and storage
Production in Toledo, storage in Barcelona, hub in Paris, which generates logistical lack of coordination.
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Global forecast that causes inefficiencies
Global forecast generates urgent shipments and duplication of stock.
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Lack of alignment in purchasing planning
The lack of integration between centers and MRP generates inappropriate purchases in wrong locations, increasing costs and stock.
How Imperia SCP solves it
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Forecast segmentation by center
Segment forecast by center to improve alignment with local needs.
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Optimization of internal transfers
Optimize internal transfers to reduce transportation times and costs.
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Alignment of purchases with MRP
Let MRP launch purchases in the right place according to local demand and the capacity of each center.
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Forecast bias and lack of KPIs
Human errors inflate forecast and slow down rotation.
Integrate an automated forecasting system and establish KPIs to evaluate the accuracy of forecasts and improve decision making.
Complex sequencing by allergens and formats
Line changes generate delays, overtime and risk of contamination.
Optimize production sequencing using software that automatically manages line changes according to allergen and format requirements.
Market opportunity
Key indicators that offer a clear vision of the strategic weight that this industry has in the current and future global economy.
Global context
Data obtained from Statista*
- 269B Market size 2025
- 6,20% CAGR 2025-2029
- 48,44B E-Commerce Snack revenue
Our solution: Imperia Supply Chain Planning
Connect demand, procurement, and production through a modular cloud platform, designed to adapt to the unique needs of every industry.
Using historical data and advanced calculation models, our demand planning software accurately forecasts your future sales.
Thoroughly analyse your purchasing needs and create a procurement plan tailored to your demand forecast.
With our software, you'll know what and when to produce; make the most of your production lines, avoid bottlenecks, and meet deadlines.
Centralise your S&OP cycle: complete control of milestones, task tracking, and team collaboration.
Integration with all ERPs
100% Cloud, ISO 27001 Certification
Customer reviews
Measurable results
Ecosystem tailored to your needs
2x Faster
Quick implementation
Build your tool step by step
01. Start with the Core Pack
Start with our demand module, the tool that allows you to calculate how much you will sell.
02. Customise with the plugins you need
Add the features that suit your business. Scale at your own pace and expand when you need to, with our plugins.
03. Calculate your price and start now
Once you've added the features you need, get your price with our calculator. And if you have any questions, we'll sort them out for you.
“The Imperia tool has given us a global vision of all our references arranged in production lines and in days of average sales coverage, in order to better plan and forecast our operations.” J. Alberto Iniesta, Head of Logistics at Laboratorios Almond
What is the implementation process like?
Implementing the software with Imperia is a quick and straightforward process, starting with the integration of the demand module, and can be complemented with 2 new phases. Incorporating the purchasing module and the production module.
A process with full support from our team, with personalised training and consultancy.
- Systems and data integration, team training, working sessions for adjustments and Go-Live.
- Data integration and configuration of the purchasing plan and MEIO.
- Data parameterisation and configuration of the sequencer to optimise production.
Measurable benefits in a few weeks
+3%
Reduction in logistics costs
Reduces costs in transportation, storage and distribution.
+33%
Inventory reduction
Reduces the amount of products stored, reducing costs and increasing profitability.
+10%
Service level (OTIF)
Improves the number of orders delivered in full and on time.
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Order Summary:
Supply Chain Planning (10 users included)€850,00
Users:
- Administrators (1)
01€0,00 - Demand Planner (1)
01€0,00 - Supply Planner (0)
00€0,00 - Production Planner (0)
00€0,00 - S&OP Coordinator (1)
01€0,00 - Sales (0)
00€0,00
Total Price:
€850,00
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