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Scottsdale, AZ: JDA Software Group Inc. announced that Cadbury Schweppes Americas Beverages (CSAB), the number three soft-drink maker in the world, has realized a 93.75 percent reduction in planogram processing time and an increase in productivity after utilizing JDA Software’s Space & Category Management solutions, powered by In tactix.

CSAB sells its diverse and popular soft drinks to franchise companies and independent bottling companies throughout North America. As a result, the company’s space, assortment and speed-to-insight capabilities are continuously evolving.

“It is critical that we invest in robust solutions and technology like JDA Software to meet and exceed the changing needs of our customers,” says Chris Hopkins, director, category management, CSAB. “Without JDA’s solutions, we wouldn’t be able to quickly produce accurate planograms on a mass scale.”

CSAB was contacted by one of its largest retail customers to conduct store-specific planograms for its Texas locations. “When the customer approached us, we consulted the experts at JDA who helped us put together templates capable of mass producing accurate, store-specific planograms,” notes Hopkins. Collaborating with JDA, CSAB learned how to incorporate Intactix Knowledge Base and Space Automation by Intactix in several phases of the process, allowing the tools to do the work. Hopkins added, “Our customer was so impressed because we were able to deliver the plans in about three months, much faster than our larger competitors. They asked if we could take on additional locations and eventually, they asked us to take on the whole country.”

“Operating more competitively and profitably requires deep supply chain optimization driven by an accurate view of the consumer’s preferences. JDA can offer manufacturers the unique perspective of optimizing the entire supply chain from retail shelf to materials procurement to ensure they are jointly growing market share with their trading partners,” says David Johnston, JDA senior vice president of manufacturing and wholesale distribution.

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