Distribution in the snacks, sweets and nuts industry: visibility, agility and operational control
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Distribution in the snacks, sweets and nuts industry: visibility, agility and operational control

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The distribution of snacks, sweets and nuts requires precision, flexibility and rotation control

The distribution of snacks, sweets and nuts requires precision, flexibility and rotation control

The snacks, sweets and nuts sector combines high turnover with a demand marked by seasonality, promotions and frequent launches. Distribution companies must balance coverage, freshness and profitability, managing multiple channels and locations.

Losses due to expiration and inefficient rotation

  • What does it mean for your company?

    • Products with limited useful life

      Snacks and sweets coated or with fresh ingredients require constant rotation to avoid spoilage.

    • Lack of visibility by lot or location

      Limited traceability prevents anticipating risks of obsolescence or adjusting promotions.

    • Stock obsolete or blocked in warehouse

      Excess inventory generates financial costs and risk of product loss.

    How Imperia SCP solves it

    • FEFO System

      The FEFO system automates rotation by expiration date and prioritizes batches close to expiration, reducing waste and returns.

    • Full visibility

      Centralized planning offers complete visibility of inventory by lot and warehouse, allowing agile and preventive decisions.

    • Coverage adjustment and alert activation

      Automatically adjust coverages and activate alerts when lots exceed their optimal sales window.

    Losses due to expiration and inefficient rotation
  • What does it mean for your company?

    • Fluctuations due to campaigns and events

      Promotions or special dates such as Christmas or Easter drastically alter demand.

    • Forecast inaccurate due to short consumption cycles

      Monthly forecasts do not reflect weekly variations in demand.

    • Overcost after promotion spikes

      Returns or post-campaign excess affect margins and saturate warehouses.

    How Imperia SCP solves it

    • Separate base demand and campaigns

      Predictive planning separates base demand from promotional campaigns, anticipating peaks and adjusting production.

    • Forecast granular

      The weekly granular forecast automatically updates forecasts based on actual sales and replenishment pace.

    • Spread demand to anticipate peaks

      Recalculate post-promotion coverage and automatically redistribute the excess between centers or channels.

    Seasonal demand and promotional peaks
  • What does it mean for your company?

    • Disconnected planning between departments

      Without integration between forecasting, supply and logistics, optimization opportunities are lost.

    • Express transportation for misaligned orders

      Lack of synchronization causes partial deliveries or high-cost reshipments.

    • Irregular lead times from international suppliers

      Variable deadlines alter the stock balance and compromise the continuity of the service.

    How Imperia SCP solves it

    • Connection between areas

      The system connects forecast, orders and logistics, aligning purchases and routes with real demand.

    • Order consolidation

      Predictive planning consolidates orders, optimizing full loads and reducing reactive transportation.

    • Scenario simulation

      Simulate supply scenarios and adjust orders based on supplier availability and performance.

    Coordination between demand, purchases and transportation
  • What does it mean for your company?

    • Unbalanced inventory between warehouses

      Some centers accumulate stock while others suffer breakages.

    • Stock duplication between channels

      Separate management of retail and online generates operational inefficiencies.

    • Lack of traceability in internal transfers

      The lack of control in movements generates imbalances in stock accounting.

    How Imperia SCP solves it

    • Multilevel planning

      Multilevel planning redistributes inventory according to coverage, rotation and local demand.

    • Consolidation of omnichannel forecasting

      Consolidate the omnichannel forecast, balancing availability between both environments.

    • Digital transfer control

      Digital transfer control records every movement and automatically adjusts inventory levels.

    Lack of coordination between warehouses and internal networks
  • Constant incorporation of new SKUs
    Constant incorporation of new SKUs

    The new references break forecast patterns, generating excess or breakages.

    The forecast by analogy estimates demand based on similar products and corrects the forecasts based on first sales.

    Lack of control over profitability by product or channel
    Lack of control over profitability by product or channel

    Decisions are made based on volume, not margin.

    The dashboards integrate logistics costs, margin and rotation, identifying the most profitable products.

    High operational load and manual errors
    High operational load and manual errors

    Manual tasks slow down planning and generate calculation errors.

    Automation with AI simplifies inventory management and generates proactive alerts for deviations.

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

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 in one modular cloud platform, designed to adapt to the unique needs of any industry.

Demand

Using historical data and advanced calculation models, our demand planning software accurately forecasts your future sales.

Purchases

Thoroughly analyze your purchasing needs and create a procurement plan tailored to your demand forecast.

Production

With our software, you'll know what and when to produce; make the most of your production lines, avoid bottlenecks, and meet deadlines.

S&OP

Centralize your S&OP cycle: complete control of milestones, task tracking, and team collaboration.

Integration with all ERPs

100% Cloud, ISO 27001 Certification

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Customer reviews

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Measurable results

Ecosystem tailored to your needs

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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. Customize 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.

J. Alberto Iniesta, Head of Logistics at Laboratorios Almond
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%

Logistics cost reduction

Reduces costs in transportation, storage and distribution.

+33%

Inventory reduction

Decrease the amount of products stored, reducing costs and increasing profitability.

+10%

Level of Service (OTIF)

Improve the number of orders delivered in full and within the established period.

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Order Summary:

Supply Chain Planning (10 users included)€850,00

Users:

  • Administrators Icon
    Administrators (1)
    01
    €0,00
  • Demand Planner Icon
    Demand Planner (1)
    01
    €0,00
  • Supply Planner Icon
    Supply Planner (0)
    00
    €0,00
  • Production Planner Icon
    Production Planner (0)
    00
    €0,00
  • S&OP Coordinator Icon
    S&OP Coordinator (1)
    01
    €0,00
  • Sales Icon
    Sales (0)
    00
    €0,00

Total Price:

€850,00

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