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Description
Understand precisely the financial impact of trade promotions and discover ways to allocate resources more effectively. For major consumer goods firms, managing trade promotions represents the second largest expense, often surpassing 15% of their total revenue. Sadly, numerous companies continue to face challenges in evaluating the return on investment for these promotions. Cognizant offers solutions to address this issue. To achieve accurate effectiveness modeling, it is essential to examine data from various sources, including point-of-sale systems, syndicated data providers, and internal sales, marketing, and operational data. Our consulting services in trade promotions management (TPM) and trade promotions optimization (TPO), along with our offerings in process re-engineering and solution selection, enable you to systematically assess ROI, allowing for better-informed future decisions. Additionally, Cognizant has developed C-Smart, an analytics tool specifically designed for brand management and category management teams within consumer goods organizations, which delivers actionable insights into aspects like the performance of new product launches, brand positioning across different categories, the success of promotions, and competitive landscape analysis. By leveraging these insights, companies can enhance their strategic planning and drive more profitable outcomes.
Description
Boost revenue, volume, and profitability through comprehensive trade management processes. Empower sales leaders in consumer products to manage trade promotion planning and execution, utilize sophisticated trade management analytics, and engage in thorough customer business planning using SAP Trade Management. Leverage our unified tool for customer business planning to enhance accuracy in planning, swiftly identify deviations from the plan, and respond to those discrepancies with greater efficiency. Merge insights from both manufacturers and retailers to communicate and negotiate effectively with customers in their preferred terminology. Seamlessly integrate volume, margin, assortment, promotion, and financial planning while aligning deductions with promotional invoices to expedite the clearing process. Keep a close watch on promotional specifics and accruals, provide a centralized repository for claims reconciliation, and ensure real-time visibility into payments and funding obligations, ultimately fostering a more streamlined trade management experience. Additionally, this holistic approach not only simplifies operations but also enhances collaboration across all stakeholders involved in the trade management process.
API Access
Has API
API Access
Has API
Integrations
SAP Joule
Pricing Details
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Free Trial
Free Version
Pricing Details
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Free Trial
Free Version
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Vendor Details
Company Name
Cognizant
Founded
1994
Country
United States
Website
www.cognizant.com/consumer-goods-technology-solutions/trade-promotions-management
Vendor Details
Company Name
SAP
Founded
1972
Country
Germany
Website
www.sap.com/products/trade-management.html
Product Features
Brand Management
Approval Process Control
Artwork Management
Asset Management
Change Management
Fulfillment Distribution
Project Management
Trade Promotion Management
Analytics / ROI Tracking
Approval Workflow
Budgeting & Forecasting
Claims Management
Competitor Analysis
Compliance Management
Customer Management
Discount Management
Pricing Optimization
Promotion Calendar
Settlement Management
Trade Agreement Management
Product Features
Trade Promotion Management
Analytics / ROI Tracking
Approval Workflow
Budgeting & Forecasting
Claims Management
Competitor Analysis
Compliance Management
Customer Management
Discount Management
Pricing Optimization
Promotion Calendar
Settlement Management
Trade Agreement Management