Distribution in the soup industry: precision, traceability and control
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Distribution in the soup industry: precision, traceability and control

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Soup distribution requires foresight, coordination and inventory control

Soup distribution requires foresight, coordination and inventory control

The demand for soups, broths and creams is highly seasonal and sensitive to promotions and consumption changes. Distributors must guarantee availability at all times without oversizing inventory or affecting profitability.

Seasonal demand and consumption variability

  • What does it mean for your company?

    • Fluctuations due to weather and events

      Demand increases drastically with the cold weather or during festive periods, generating consumption peaks that are difficult to predict.

    • Forecast imprecise due to lack of granularity

      The generic forecasts do not reflect the behavior by zone or channel.

    • Post-seasonal excess inventory

      The sudden decline after the high season generates immobilized workers and losses.

    How Imperia SCP solves it

    • Analysis of internal and external variables

      Predictive forecast analyzes historical weather patterns and recurring events to adjust demand in real time.

    • Granular planning

      Granular planning by customer, product and location allows you to refine the forecast and avoid stockouts or overstocks.

    • Recalculate coverage

      Recalculate coverage at the end of the campaign, optimizing rotation and reducing waste.

    Seasonal demand and consumption variability
  • What does it mean for your company?

    • Orders misaligned with actual demand

      Reactive purchases cause excess product and unnecessary costs.

    • Urgent transport and inefficient routes

      Demand peaks generate partial or off-route shipments, affecting costs and service.

    • Lack of visibility between departments

      Without connection between sales, logistics and purchasing, decisions are made without operational context.

    How Imperia SCP solves it

    • Synchronize demand, purchasing and logistics

      The integration between forecast and supply synchronizes purchases with real consumption and logistics capacity.

    • Order consolidation

      Predictive planning consolidates orders, guaranteeing punctual deliveries and reducing logistics costs.

    • Alerts for deviations or breakages

      Centralize information and generate proactive alerts in the event of deviations or risks of breakage.

    Poor coordination between purchasing, demand and transportation
  • What does it mean for your company?

    • Expiry dates and losses due to overstock

      The packaged product has a use-by date and requires constant management.

    • Low batch traceability

      Returns or registration errors make it difficult to control the age of the stock.

    • Shrinkage due to lack of redistribution between warehouses

      The stock imbalance generates breakage in some areas and excess in others.

    How Imperia SCP solves it

    • FEFO System

      FEFO control automates rotation and prioritizes the dispatch of batches with a shorter shelf life.

    • Advanced traceability

      Advanced traceability by batch and warehouse ensures full control and regulatory compliance.

    • Multilevel planning

      Multi-level planning automatically redistributes product between centers based on regional demand and expiration date.

    Perishable inventory control and product rotation
  • What does it mean for your company?

    • Sudden increase in promotional demand

      Retail campaigns cause unexpected consumption peaks and risk of breakage.

    • Lack of coordination between marketing and logistics

      Promotions are planned without considering replacement or transportation capacity.

    • Releases with insufficient data

      New flavors or formats lack history and make it difficult to calculate coverage.

    How Imperia SCP solves it

    • Promotional Forecast

      The promotional forecast identifies trends and adjusts pre-launch stock to ensure availability.

    • Synchronize sales and logistics

      Collaborative planning synchronizes commercial and logistics areas, aligning execution with actual availability.

    • Forecast by analogy

      Analogy forecasting uses sales of similar products to estimate initial demand and adjust replenishments.

    Difficulty managing promotions and launches
  • Uncontrolled expiration dates in old batches
    Uncontrolled expiration dates in old batches

    The lack of batch control generates losses and returns.

    Automated FEFO monitoring and expiration alerts anticipate risks and prioritize turnover.

    Variable lead times from international suppliers
    Variable lead times from international suppliers

    Irregular delivery times affect the continuity of the service.

    Predictive planning simulates alternative sourcing scenarios and consolidates orders by priority.

    Logistics costs for urgent or incomplete deliveries
    Logistics costs for urgent or incomplete deliveries

    Partial deliveries raise costs and reduce operational efficiency.

    Advanced planning groups compatible orders, optimizing transport occupancy.

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*

  • 10.234 million Off-trade Liters Market size 2025
  • 1.49% CAGR 2025-2029

Our solution: Imperia Supply Chain Planning

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Demand

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

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

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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.

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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.

Pau Font, Supply Chain Manager at NOEL Alimentaria
"Imperia gives you the functionalities you need and not those on the market, a solution that adapts and you pay for what you need." Pau Font, Supply Chain Manager at NOEL Alimentaria

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

+30%

Forecast Accuracy

Increase the accuracy of your predictions, bringing the expected demand closer to reality.

+20%

Waste reduction

Minimize inventory losses due to damage or expiration.

+15%

Plant capacity

Optimize your plant's productive resources and increase its efficiency.

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Order Summary:

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

Users:

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  • Demand Planner Icon
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    01
    €0,00
  • Supply Planner Icon
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    €0,00
  • Production Planner Icon
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    €0,00
  • S&OP Coordinator Icon
    S&OP Coordinator (1)
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    €0,00
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Total Price:

€850,00

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