Our CPG Solutions: Supply Chain and Operations

Where Operational Precision Fuels Growth

The CPG industry operates in a constant balancing act—between speed and scale, innovation and efficiency, shelf presence and profitability. At Clariem, we partner with CPG leaders to build smarter operations, resilient planning systems, and sharper product portfolios. Whether it’s navigating SKU complexity, modernizing planning processes, or unlocking insights from your supply chain data, our solutions are designed to drive measurable business impact across functions.

We focus on three interconnected areas critical to sustained CPG performance:

End-to-End Planning Transformation

Build a Resilient, Data-Driven Planning System That Scales

From forecasting demand to optimizing the global supply network, planning excellence is a strategic differentiator. We help CPG organizations modernize their end-to-end planning processes—including demand planning, supply planning, S&OP/IBP, inventory optimization, and network redesign. Our approach balances process design, data integrity, and technology selection to drive results that last.

Common Challenges We Address:
  • Planning cycles dominated by manual work and firefighting
  • Siloed data systems and unclear accountability between functions
  • Lack of clarity on ROI from planning technology investments
  • Disconnect between strategic planning and execution on the ground
Typical Engagements Include:
  • Design and deployment of Supply Chain KPI dashboards
  • Cost-to-serve analysis and segmentation
  • Root cause analysis of service or inventory issues
  • Analytics operating model and capability development roadmap

Product Lifecycle Management

Optimize Portfolio Decisions Across the Innovation-to-Retirement Spectrum

New product launches are crucial for growth—but without strong lifecycle discipline, they can lead to margin erosion and operational complexity. We help clients establish clear frameworks for new product development, product prioritization, and end-of-life decisions. By defining what qualifies as a “new product” and building governance around lifecycle transitions, we help reduce SKU bloat and sharpen portfolio ROI.

Common Challenges We Address:
  • Excessive proliferation of SKUs with unclear value contribution
  • Lack of alignment on what constitutes a new product
  • Unstructured sunset processes leading to resource drain
  • Product decisions made in isolation from operational or financial realities
Typical Engagements Include:
  • Definition of a Product Lifecycle Governance Framework
  • Portfolio performance analytics and pruning methodology
  • New product evaluation models tied to commercial strategy and ops impact
  • Cross-functional decision rights and review processes

Operations Analytics

Turn Supply Chain Data into a Strategic Asset

Supply chains are data-rich—but insight-poor. Our Operations Analytics services help CPG organizations unlock the value of their operational data to drive better decisions at both tactical and strategic levels. From improving service levels and reducing waste to uncovering cost-to-serve insights, we embed analytics into the day-to-day rhythm of supply chain performance management.

Common Challenges We Address:
  • Fragmented data sources and lack of trusted single version of truth
  • Inability to link operational metrics to financial impact
  • Underutilization of analytics teams or platforms
  • Reactive decision-making instead of predictive insight
Typical Engagements Include:
  • Design and deployment of Supply Chain KPI dashboards
  • Cost-to-serve analysis and segmentation
  • Root cause analysis of service or inventory issues
  • Analytics operating model and capability development roadmap