JDA Software Group the Supply Chain Company, announced that is has been named to the 2013 Supply & Demand Chain Executive 100, an annual listing of supply chain solutions and services providers that demonstrate profound ability to move their customers toward supply chain excellence. JDA was recognized based on a supply chain project for Butterball, LLC, the largest producer of turkey products in the U.S. that distributes retail and foodservice products in more than 30 countries.
The JDA-Butterball project was deemed one of the “100 Great Supply Chain Projects” of 2013 based on the significant benefits Butterball received through its implementation of JDA’s Demand and Fulfillment solutions.
Butterball selected JDA Demand and JDA Fulfillment to help improve the company’s short and long-term forecasting processes and improve the management of date-sensitive inventory. Results of the project included 50 percent improvement in long term forecast bias and 28 percent reduction in distressed obsolescent inventory.
“Through the use of JDA solutions, Butterball is better positioned to anticipate and respond quickly when market dynamics change,” said Dean Lisenby, director of demand and supply planning, Butterball, LLC. “The improved forecasting and data management processes have enabled Butterball to be more proactive in shaping demand. This allows supply chain planners to address seasonal capacity requirements while optimally balancing capacity and inventory risk.”
“What makes JDA’s receipt of the 2013 Supply & Demand Chain Executive 100 significant is that this award is based on a customer achieving supply chain excellence and measurable ROI,” said Danny Halim, vice president, industry strategies, JDA Software. “Butterball leads its industry in quality, great tasting products and JDA is proud to support the supply chain processes that help keep Butterball customers loyal and satisfied.”
Butterball was also the recipient of JDA’s 2013 Real Results Awards, an award that honors companies that achieve measurable return on investment, develop innovative approaches to supply chain processes, and collaborate beyond traditional supply chain boundaries.
About JDA Software Group
JDA Software Group, the Supply Chain Company, offers the broadest portfolio of supply chain, retail merchandising, store operations and all-channel commerce solutions to help companies manage the flow of goods from raw materials to finished products and into the hands of consumers. JDA’s deep industry expertise and innovative cloud platform help companies optimize inventory, labor and customer service levels. As a result, JDA solutions have become the standard for the world’s leading retailers, manufacturers and distributors.
