Food & beverage manufacturing
Inventory and promotion control for a Czech canned foods leader
Logio partnered with the Czech Republic’s leading canned food manufacturer to automate production planning and centralize promotion management across its factory network.
Outcome
By implementing Veritico, the client synchronized production with actual demand, stabilizing operations and freeing up significant working capital without impacting product availability.
Working capital in inventory
-12%
About Hamé
Hamé (part of Orkla Foods) is a leading Czech producer of durable and chilled food products, known best for pâtés, ready meals, and canned vegetables. The company operates multiple production plants and exports its wide portfolio of products to over 40 countries worldwide.
7 production plants
2,500+ employees
40+ export markets
Initial challenge
The client was hindered by high levels of working capital tied up in inventory due to inefficient, manual, and fragmented production management processes.
Project goal
The goal was to unify production planning across the network, automate replenishment, and gain better control over capacity planning during promotional peaks.
Solution
A unified brain for production and promotions
Logio deployed the Veritico platform to replace manual processes with data‑driven automation, specifically targeting inventory replenishment and promotional efficiency.
Solutions implemented
Reporting Automation
Capacity Planning
Promotion Planning & Effectiveness
Demand Forecasting & Inventory Optimization
Impact
Leaner inventory, stable production
Reduced working capital in inventory
Lowered the working capital tied up in inventory by 12%, equaling a saving of €950,000.
Maintained availability
Achieved significant inventory reduction without compromising product availability.
Stabilized planning
Established a consistent production planning process based on accurate, real‑time data rather than estimates.
Centralized control
Unified promotion management, ensuring manufacturing capacity is perfectly aligned with marketing activities.
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