To meet the competitive climate and increase the efficiency Candyking has chosen to strengthen its forecasting process.
Candyking’s new demand planning solution is based on SO99+ from ToolsGroup. It comprises calculation of forecasts for the entire assortment in all countries where Candyking sells candy. Candyking will also use the functionality Collaboration Hub to collect market intelligence and simplify demand management for the persons working whit the market forecasts.
Candyking is a market leading provider of pick & mix candy and natural snacks offering the consumer to put togheter their own bag to need, taste and occasion. The assortment is of the highest quality and contains specially selected favorites from the best suppliers. The company is a pioneer and market leader in Norway, Finland, Sweden, Denmark, the UK & Ireland and is represented in more than 9 500 stores and cinemas. During 2011 Candyking has also strengthened its position in Europe by entering markets in Central Europe. The company currently has 800 employees and sales of € 170 million.
Optilon creates business advantage through solutions based on leading supply chain applications. Optilon takes a holistic approach to planning and optimization for companies within both manufacturing and trade, implementing market leading solutions and processes. Optilon uses its expertise to choose among the leading and most innovative applications on the market. Demand Planning and Inventory Optimization is an important focus area where Optilon has choosen to work with ToolsGroup.
ToolsGroup is the company for demand-driven supply chain planning. Its software SO99+ analyzes demand history to obtain the best possible forecasts. ToolsGroup’s solutions span key supply chain planning areas such as Demand Planning, S&OP, Demand Sensing, Promotion Forecasting and Inventory Optimization. Its “Powerfully Simple” philosophy means that its software supports highly intelligent decision-making, and yet at the same time is easy to use.