How a Global FMCG Leader Leveraged Datrics for Market Success

Introduction

Our client KraftHeinz, a leading name in the food and beverage sector, offers a wide range of products to a global customer base. Managing pricing across such a diverse portfolio and numerous retailers presents a significant challenge. This case study examines how this global FMCG brand tackled this issue by implementing an intelligent pricing engine powered by Datrics.

Objective: Intelligent Pricing Engine

The client required a sophisticated pricing engine to make informed pricing decisions across its varied product lineup and retail networks. 

The goal was to optimize pricing strategies to stay competitive and maintain profitability in a complex market environment. 

The company sought a solution that could provide real-time insights into pricing adjustments needed to respond to market changes effectively.

Challenge: Navigating Complexity in Pricing

The broad assortment of products and varying retailer strategies added complexity to sales forecasting and pricing optimization at this global FMCG company. The fluctuating market conditions and different consumer preferences and promotional tactics made it difficult to analyze and adjust pricing strategies efficiently. Our client needed a system that could simplify this complexity and offer clear guidance on pricing decisions.

Solution: Tailored Sales and Pricing Model

To effectively address the complex pricing challenges faced by our client, Datrics crafted a solution that combines customization with advanced analytics. Here's a breakdown of how this approach was implemented:

  • Developed a customized model for each retailer, tailored to their specific needs.
  • Adapted models to handle various promotional strategies and price changes.
  • Tailored each model to reflect individual retailer market behavior and consumer trends.
  • Analyzed product groups, vendors, and other factors for precise sales forecasts and pricing recommendations.
  • Highlighted flexibility and adaptability as key features, allowing updates in response to market changes.
  • Ensured our client could maintain optimal pricing strategies over time.
  • Designed for seamless integration into the company's systems as an API.
  • Enabled immediate pricing adjustments based on the model's real-time insights.

Result: Data-Driven Success

The deployment of Datrics' pricing engine was a key milestone for our client, leading to significant revenue improvements and sales forecast accuracy. The price elasticity calculator delivered in 2 weeks has already saved weeks of analysts' work calculating the elasticity coefficients for the various product lines and retailers. The success was attributed to the advanced analytics and machine learning capabilities of the Datrics platform, which enabled our client to make well-informed pricing decisions. This strategic advantage improved our clients' market position, contributing to their profitability and competitive edge.

Conclusion

The partnership between KraftHeinz and Datrics underscores the transformative impact of leveraging data analytics and machine learning to tackle intricate business dilemmas. Datrics, with its expertise in creating sophisticated, tailor-made sales and pricing models, not only met the unique demands of our client but also set a new standard for smart pricing strategies within the industry. This collaboration exemplifies Datrics' commitment to innovation and its proficiency in deploying cutting-edge solutions that empower clients to meet and surpass their strategic objectives. Through this case study, Datrics reaffirms its position as a leader in the SaaS space, adept at guiding businesses through the complexities of the market with data-driven confidence and precision.

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