Susan Stults
Our Team With over 35 years of IT and business leadership experience, Susan has held executive roles such as CIO and Executive Director at globally recognized companies, including Kellogg Company, Owens Corning, AM General, MPI Research, and Johnson Outdoors, an S.C. Johnson company. She is known for transforming IT departments, enhancing capabilities, and delivering high-quality […]
Dave Jones
Our Team Dave Jones brings over four decades of expertise in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, with a notable tenure as Sales Vice President at Kellogg’s where he spearheaded Industry Initiatives and Customer Collaboration for Kellogg USA. In this role, he was instrumental in aligning customer priorities with Kellogg’s strategic goals across various trade channels. […]
Chad Schumacher
Our Team As a seasoned analytics executive with over 20 years of experience driving business growth and innovation, Chad Schumacher has built a reputation for fostering strategic partnerships and spearheading innovative analytics solutions. His leadership in the Consumer Goods and Manufacturing sectors at SAS centered on driving business value through data-driven insights and collaborative problem-solving. […]
Larry Layden
Our Team Larry Layden brings more than 30 years of leadership in operations, supply chain management, and customer success, with nearly three decades dedicated to client and customer engagement. His career spans leadership roles in operations, Big 4 consulting, and entrepreneurial ventures where he helped pioneer industry-defining innovations. Larry was a founding leader in Demand […]
Rick Davis
Founder & CEO
Food World Summit 2026
October 5-7, 2026 | Grapevine, TX
Join a premier summit where senior consumer goods leaders dive into the latest technology, analytics, and AI innovations for Revenue Growth Management. Through expert discussions, real-world use cases, and hands-on sessions, participants will explore how to harness advanced data and AI capabilities to optimize operations, enhance decision-making, and drive digital transformation across their organizations.
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Demand Chain AI Acquires Replan, Expanding its PULS8 Intelligent Solutions with Supply Planning & Production Scheduling
Battle Creek, MI, December 4, 2024 — Demand Chain AI Inc., a leading provider of supply chain and demand planning services and solutions, today announces the acquisition of Replan, best-in-class software solutions for supply planning and production scheduling, from Coolgarif Technologies Ltd, a UK-based company. The acquisition strengthens Demand Chain AI’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge […]
Iconic Brands and Bold Innovation
Improving the best ramen business in the world requires a multifaceted approach that balances innovation, customer engagement, and market expansion. Brian Huff, President & CEO of Nissin Foods USA, maker of the iconic brands Cup Noodles and Top Ramen, is successfully growing the business through a combination of strategic partnerships, honoring the brand’s legacy, and finding new ways to enhance operations.