The past few years have tested every Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) company’s growth strategy. Prices fluctuate. Shopper loyalty shifts. Retailers are tougher negotiators than ever. It’s a messy loop: incomplete data, delayed insights, mixed results.

CHICAGO, IL Feb 17, 2026 — Demand Chain AI today announced the general availability of Puls8™ RGOX, an AI-driven Revenue Growth Optimization (RGO) solution that fundamentally redefines how consumer goods companies plan, optimize and execute trade promotions.

This thought leadership piece features Demand Chain AI advisor Rob Haddock, who shares a practitioner’s perspective on why many organizations still struggle with supply chain planning maturity and why moving beyond spreadsheets is often the first step. Drawing on decades of experience in CPG and manufacturing, Haddock explains why discipline, process, and optimization matter more than buzzwords. Using real-world examples

Discover how growing volatility and interconnected supply networks are pushing CPG brands beyond traditional supply-centric planning in this article written by Geoff Shive. He explains why demand chain planning, grounded in consumer demand, retailer collaboration, and transparent AI, is critical for protecting service levels and margins. The piece highlights practical approaches, including scenario planning, agentic AI, and digital twins, to help CPG leaders manage uncertainty and make faster, more confident decisions.

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,

Written by Rick Davis Discover how CPG manufacturers are transforming supply and demand planning through the “Crawl, Walk, Run” framework, as outlined by Richard Davis, CEO of Demand Chain AI. In our latest article, Davis explains how a phased approach—starting with foundational visibility, progressing through process integration, and advancing to AI-driven optimization—helps organizations build capability, manage risk, and sustain growth. 

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