“The ToolsGroup solution is extremely dynamic and flexible; we can quickly and easily modify product/supplier combinations and add new rules. This is critically important for us, in an industry characterized by high variability. ToolsGroup has simplified managing multiple suppliers on the same code, because it indicates the most profitable partner …

“We chose to replace our legacy system with ToolsGroup’s SO99+ software for its proven ability to take many different variables into account to improve forecast accuracy, make optimal tradeoffs depending on customer channel, and ultimately support S&OP.”