Tara Rockers, Life Sciences AE at Twelve Consulting Group Nick Joyce, Life Sciences AE at Twelve Consulting Group Michael McCarthy, Partner at Pharosity Consulting, Inc. The Disconnected Landscape: Demand Forecasting vs. Supply Planning Demand Forecasting, a crucial component of the Gross to Net ecosystem, forecasts market needs based on historical sales data, trending, and market events. On the other hand, Supply Planning, a responsibility typically residing in a separate business function, focuses on raw material sourcing, production planning, inventory management, and distribution. Th ..read more

By Tara Rockers, Business Development Manager - Life Sciences Industry events are a great way for Life Sciences professionals to stay up-to-date with the latest developments while also exploring practical guidance on how technology can be leveraged to streamline processes. We recently had the pleasure of attending and speaking at the Pharma/Biotech GTN Summit in Philadelphia with Gross to Net (GTN) experts, Pharosity Consulting. Our partnership with Pharosity aims to deliver best-in-class GTN capabilities across leading pharmaceutical and biotech organizations. Our teams can help navigate the ..read more

By: Twelve Consulting Group on January 12, 2022 We have exciting news to kick off the new year! As we continue to scale and grow, we have new opportunities to invest in people, processes, and systems to ensure that we are building value for both our customers and 12CG employees. Below are several new roles that will be instrumental in leading and scaling our organization. Head of Delivery - Haley Fisher Haley will lead our entire Delivery organization, with special focus on maximizing the value our clients realize from their Anaplan investment. We are known for our technical implementation e ..read more

Minneapolis, MN, June 21st, 2023 – Twelve Consulting Group was announced as one of the 2023 Best Places to Work honorees by Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal.   View the announcement This year marks the 25th annual BPTW Awards — the Twin Cities' longest-running program recognizing engaging workplaces. MSPBJ, along with their research partner, Omaha, Neb.-based Quantum Workplace, has identified 70 companies in the region that scored top marks from their employees when asked to rate their employers on a variety of questions related to management, communication, and more. We are thrilled to ..read more

By Mariana Romero Guillot, Solution Architect at Twelve Consulting Group Anaplan is a powerful tool and optimizing your models is a crucial component of an implementation strategy to realize its full potential. In this blog, we discuss a strategy for optimizing workspace usage to help you maximize the value of your Anaplan investment while avoiding unnecessary workspace expenses. ,Workspace Reduction Story: As a Solution Architect, I have the opportunity to work closely with clients to build new models and enhance existing models every day. I recently worked with a client whose models we did ..read more

Webinar recap Hosted by: Prevedere & Twelve Consulting Group The Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry is a dynamic landscape constantly evolving with consumer preferences, economic fluctuations, and market disruptions. Staying ahead of these trends and planning accurately for the future is crucial for sustained growth. The "Achieving Growth in CPG Webinar," hosted by Prevedere and Twelve Consulting Group, offered valuable insights into how advanced predictive planning technology and macroeconomic intelligence can empower CPG companies to navigate these challenges and optimize their plan ..read more

,,Anaplan is an incredibly powerful platform for business planning and forecasting across different functions and departments in an organization. However, many businesses struggle to maximize the potential of Anaplan due to a lack of standardized processes, training, and governance. As organizations strive to implement connected planning and make smarter data-driven decisions, a key factor in the success of these initiatives is having a well-established Anaplan Center of Excellence (COE). An Anaplan COE acts as the nucleus, bringing together Anaplan experts, business leaders, and end-users to ..read more

Author: David McCarty, CPG Industry Expert Anaplan is a cloud-based planning and performance management platform that is well-suited for Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) companies and Trade Promotion Management (TPM). In this blog, we will explore some of the key reasons why Anaplan is a good fit for CPG companies and discuss the benefits of using it for Trade Promotion Management. ,Consumer Packaged Goods Challenges First, it's important to understand the unique challenges that CPG companies face. These companies often have complex supply chains, with multiple stakeholders and a large number of ..read more

Whether you're a big corporation or a small startup, you need accurate predictions and smart decisions to stay ahead of the game. That's why picking the right platform for business planning and forecasting is an absolute must. Think of business planning as your secret roadmap to success. It's all about setting goals, plotting out strategies, and breaking down the steps you need to take to reach those goals. When you've got a solid plan, it gives you and your whole team clear direction and focus. It helps you make the most of your resources, use your budget wisely, and make strategic decisions ..read more

By: David McCarty, CPG Industry Executive Consultant Before entering the current environment of compounding inflation, the global economy was already fighting significant headwinds spurned by the COVID pandemic. Unprecedented supply chain disruptions, frequent stockouts on essential staples, and unpredictable delivery estimates left consumers without the products they depend on. Despite unimaginable challenges, leading retailers have remained resilient and innovative in an effort to protect consumer demand. For example, maintaining and even growing popular shopper services that thrived during ..read more