Cott Launches Demand Planning System to Improve Service, Reduce Costs

Beverage supplier implements supply planning system from JDA/Manugistics to meet efficiency goals

Beverage supplier implements supply planning system from JDA/Manugistics to meet efficiency goals

Toronto — July 26, 2006 — Beverage supplier Cott Corporation has successfully completed the implementation of a new demand planning system for its North American supply chain, a key initiative in the company's cost reduction and efficiency goals, the company has announced.

Earlier in the year Cott selected Manugistics Inc., which was recently acquired by JDA Software Group, to supply a Web-enabled demand and supply planning system to help maximize Cott's North American supply chain performance.

The demand planning portion of the system was launched live on June 29, ahead of schedule. Progress on implementing the supply planning portion is on schedule, with all of Cott's North American plants expected to be complete by the end of the year, the company said.

"The progress being made in our North American supply chain is a critical component of our plan to aggressively reduce costs and improve service to our customers," said Brent Willis, Cott president and CEO. "We expect this system to help improve our operating margins with reduced waste and better visibility and control over our entire supply chain."

"The demand and supply planning solution we are delivering to Cott will enhance decision-making on product demand, availability and shipment deliveries," said Ronald Kubera, JDA's senior vice president of supply chain. "Customers in today's fast-paced retail environment need to know that their suppliers can meet their demands. Using our supply chain solutions will enhance and strengthen Cott's ability to respond to those demands."

Cott is one of the world's largest retailer brand beverage suppliers, with principal markets in North America, the United Kingdom and Mexico.


Additional Articles of Interest

— Supply chain executives are facing a skills gap that could hinder their companies' ability to compete in an increasingly fast-moving global economy. Here's what Supply & Demand Chain Executive is doing about it. Read "Warning Signs," the Executive Memo column in the June/July 2006 issue of Supply & Demand Chain Executive.

— Read about one high-tech manufacturer's quest to deliver near-perfect fill rates across its global service organization in "Managing a Global Supply Chain in a 'Flat' World," from the June/July 2006 issue of Supply & Demand Chain Executive.


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