By Chad Schumacher This white paper explores the journey of ClearSprout Foods, a fast-growing CPG manufacturer that learned a critical lesson: AI and analytics are only as powerful as the data behind them. As the company raced to implement advanced tools, fragmented systems and inconsistent records held back meaningful progress. Through ClearSprout’s transformation from messy, disconnected data to a structured,

LT Foods Americas, a global leader in specialty rice and rice-based foods, has partnered with Demand Chain AI for nearly two years to strengthen planning, category management and data capabilities in North America.

Chicago, IL — October 8th, 2025 — Demand Chain AI, a leader in intelligent supply chain planning and data solutions, today announced the appointment of Larry Layden as Chief Customer Officer (CCO). In this role, Layden will oversee sales strategy and revenue growth, helping expand the company’s market presence across key industries.  Layden brings more than 30 years of leadership

We are proud to share that Demand Chain AI has been recognized as Best in Class Category Distinction for TPMx for Tier 2 and 3 organizations and Tier 1 international markets in POI’s 2025 Consumer Goods Vendor Panorama!

By Richard Davis, CEO, Demand Chain AI  The Big Picture  Consumer packaged goods companies are facing fast-moving headwinds. Pandemic-era channel disruption, e-commerce acceleration, supply chain volatility and consumer tastes that change overnight: this is a new era that demands new strategies. Success no longer comes from scale alone. Instead, it’s about agility and context—a combination of innovative technology and deep

Artificial intelligence is transforming supply chain planning for CPGs and retailers—bringing both opportunity and risk. Dr. Kevin O’Flynn explores how AI can drive forecasting accuracy, inventory efficiency, and agility, while also exposing organizations to data, technology, and governance pitfalls. Success demands careful planning, smart adoption, and human oversight.

In today’s volatile supply chain environment, transportation optimization and lane-level forecasting are critical to controlling costs and improving service. In this article, Rob Haddock explores how AI-powered insights, strategic carrier partnerships, and granular volume forecasting can transform transportation performance. Discover how smarter planning—lane by lane, week by week—builds a more resilient and cost-effective logistics strategy.

In a significant move to enhance supply chain efficiency, Demand Chain AI has partnered with Instinct Pet Food, a leader in natural pet nutrition. This collaboration aims to refine Instinct Pet Food’s Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) capabilities, enabling them to better align demand planning with production and inventory management. Beau Mainous, CEO of Instinct Pet Food, emphasizes this partnership as a key step toward operational excellence. Discover how this strategic alliance is set to drive agility and reliability in the pet food sector.

Demand Chain AI has acquired Replan, a leader in AI-driven supply planning and production scheduling. Replan’s advanced technology will enhance our Puls8 Intelligent Planning Solutions, delivering new, robust capabilities in supply planning and production scheduling. Together, we will empower manufacturers to streamline operations, reduce costs, and adapt to disruptions in their supply chain.

Demand Chain AI, a leader in supply chain and demand planning solutions, has appointed Susan Stults and Dave Jones to its Board of Directors. Stults brings over 35 years of IT and executive leadership experience across diverse industries, while Jones, former Sales VP at Kellogg’s, offers decades of expertise in aligning customer priorities with corporate strategy. Both will support the company’s growth and innovation initiatives.