Nordic distributor and coffee producer Arvid Nordquist selects RELEX to improve demand planning

Arvid Nordquist, a Nordic coffee producer and distributor, has selected RELEX Solutions, in a bid to improve demand planning processes across all its product categories.

The implementation will include AI powered demand planning and sensing, alongside promotion forecasting to deliver more accurate forecasts and streamlined planning workflows.

Arvid Nordquist is a third-generation, family owned group headquartered in Stockholm with market channels across Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland. Its portfolio spans coffee, wine and beer, food and confectionery, and selected non-food household brands, with in-house labels and more than 40 international partners. It markets over 1,600 products to grocery, HoReCa, and office channels.

Arvid Nordquist recognised an opportunity to improve its supply chain planning approach, moving away from a largely manual and time-consuming demand planning process. It chose RELEX for its ability to accommodate diverse planning characteristics across different product categories through advanced configurability, while integrating with existing SAP systems.

“We saw this transition as an opportunity to adopt technology that would keep us ahead of the curve,” says Erik Juhlin, CIO, Arvid Nordquist. “Our team ultimately experienced a superior solution with the configurability needed for our specific requirements and best practices. We also appreciated the collaborative approach and RELEX’s strong market reputation, which was endorsed thoroughly.”

“Arvid Nordquist’s diverse portfolio, from their renowned coffee production to exclusive distribution partnerships, presents unique planning challenges that the RELEX platform is designed to handle,” says Stefano Scandelli, General Manager, Manufacturing Business Unit, SVP, EMEA and APAC, RELEX Solutions.

“The configurability and adaptability of our platform allows us to accommodate distinct planning characteristics across their different product categories. We are pleased to support their continued growth and help them harmonise best practices across their demand planning processes.”

2025 RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

Supply chain technology will be a key focus area at the 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards.

The awards. which are now open for entries, celebrate global tech innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.

Our 2024 hall of fame entrants were revealed during an event which took place at RIBA’s 66 Portland Place HQ in Central London on 21st November, and consisted of a drinks reception, three course meal, and awards ceremony presided over by comedian Lucy Porter.

In his welcome speech, Scott Thompson, Founder and Editor, RTIH, said: “The event is now into its sixth year and what a journey it has been. The awards started life as an online only affair during the Covid outbreak, before launching as a small scale in real life event and growing year on year to the point where we’re now selling out this fine, historic venue.”

He added: “Congratulations to all of our finalists. Many submissions did not make it through to the final stage, and getting to this point is no mean feat. Checkout-free stores, automated supply chains, immersive experiences, on-demand delivery, next generation loyalty offerings, inclusive retail, green technology. We’ve got all the cool stuff covered this evening.”

“But just importantly we’ve got lots of great examples of companies taking innovative tech and making it usable in everyday operations - resulting in more efficiency and profitability in all areas.”

Congratulations to our 2024 winners, and a big thank you to our sponsors, judging panel, the legend that is Lucy Porter, and all those who attended November's gathering. 

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