Soup retail: control, forecasting and operational efficiency
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Soup retail: control, forecasting and operational efficiency

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Soup distribution requires forecasting, coordination and inventory control

Soup distribution requires forecasting, 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.

The main challenges facing the soup industry

  • What does it mean for your company?

    • Unforeseeable consumption peaks due to weather or calendar

      Consumption increases with the cold or during festive periods, generating breakages or excess product.

    • Lack of granularity in forecasts

      Global forecasts do not reflect behavior by area or type of customer.

    • Excess inventory at the end of the season

      The drop in sales after seasonal peaks causes overstock and loss of margin.

    How Imperia SCP solves it

    • Analysis of internal and external variables

      The predictive forecast incorporates external variables (temperature, calendar, promotions) to adjust coverage by store.

    • Granular planning

      Granular planning adapts demand by store, format and segment, improving the accuracy of the forecast.

    • Recalculate coverage

      The algorithms recalculate coverage at the end of each campaign and recommend redistribution or automatic liquidations.

    Seasonality and variability of demand
  • What does it mean for your company?

    • Losses due to expiration and inefficient rotation

      The packaged product has a limited useful life and requires continuous rotation.

    • Lack of traceability and batch control

      Returns or registration errors make it difficult to track in-store.

    • Differences of rotation between formats or flavors

      Some products accumulate while others generate frequent breakages.

    How Imperia SCP solves it

    • FEFO System

      The FEFO system automates the release of products close to expiration, avoiding losses and returns.

    • Digital traceability

      Digital traceability guarantees complete visibility of batches and dates, ensuring compliance and regulatory control.

    • Coverage by rotation and margin

      Predictive planning adjusts coverage according to rotation and margin, balancing the offer by category.

    Management of perishable stock and control of dates
  • What does it mean for your company?

    • Promotions without logistical support or adequate forecast

      Campaigns increase demand without reaction time in replenishment.

    • Excess product after commercial campaigns

      Temporary consumption peaks leave leftovers that affect rotation.

    • Lack of connection between departments

      Marketing, purchasing and operations work with disconnected data.

    How Imperia SCP solves it

    • Promotional forecast

      The promotional forecast anticipates the impact of each campaign and adjusts previous orders according to ideal coverage.

    • Redistribution of surpluses and liquidations

      Post-campaign planning redistributes surpluses and activates intelligent liquidations by store or area.

    • Centralize forecasts, promotions and stock

      Collaborative planning centralizes forecasts, promotions and stock in a single integrated platform.

    Coordination between marketing, purchasing and operations
  • What does it mean for your company?

    • Large catalog and limited space at the point of sale

      The shelf does not allow a balanced exhibition between flavors, formats or brands.

    • Homogeneous assortment in stores with different profiles

      The same product mix does not work the same in all locations.

    • Difficulty launching new flavors or formats

      The lack of history complicates initial forecasts.

    How Imperia SCP solves it

    • ABC-XYZ system

      The ABC-XYZ analysis prioritizes the most profitable products with the highest turnover, optimizing the available space.

    • Local assortment

      Store planning adapts the assortment according to local consumer behavior.

    • Forecast by analogy

      Forecasting by analogy uses data from similar products to estimate initial demand and adjust replenishments.

    Complexity in assortment and shelf management
  • Differences in rotation between physical and online channels
    Differences in rotation between physical and online channels

    Omnichannel inventory is not managed synchronously.

    Omnichannel planning connects physical and digital stock, guaranteeing availability and avoiding duplication.

    High logistics costs for urgent replacements
    High logistics costs for urgent replacements

    Late replenishments cause partial or off-route shipments.

    Predictive planning consolidates orders and adjusts deliveries according to ideal coverage and frequency.

    Difficulty balancing assortment and promotions
    Difficulty balancing assortment and promotions

    Promotions prioritize certain products, neglecting other essential ones.

    Balanced planning adjusts coverage by family and profitability, avoiding breaks in base products.

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 litres (off-trade) 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.

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.

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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

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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%

Reduction of shrinkage

Minimizes inventory losses due to damage or expiration.

+25%

Operational efficiency in replacement and control

Savings in replenishment management time and stock management by point of sale.

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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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    €0,00
  • Supply Planner Icon
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  • Production Planner Icon
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    €0,00
  • S&OP Coordinator Icon
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    €0,00
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Total Price:

€850,00

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