Arkieva, an industry-leading supply chain planning software and consultation provider, has announced the successful implementation of a robust supply chain planning optimization project for Wells Enterprises, the largest family-owned ice cream and frozen treat manufacturer in the United States. The comprehensive software solution, designed to handle Wells' significant growth and increasingly complex supply chain planning requirements, demonstrates Arkieva's commitment to delivering tailored, end-to-end solutions for its clients.
Wells Enterprises, known for its popular brands such as Blue Bunny, Bomb Pop, and Halo Top, chose Arkieva to provide a holistic software solution that could accommodate the company's rapid expansion and evolving needs. Rick Rowe, Director of Production Planning for Wells Enterprises, emphasized the importance of a robust software platform that could manage a more complicated product mix, geographic expansion, new distribution centers, and additional production lines. He also highlighted the need for a long-term partner who could fit the software to their business and provide ongoing support.
Arkieva's solution encompasses demand planning, inventory planning, supply planning, scheduling, and truckload modeling across all of Wells Enterprises' business units. The software offers key production planning and management capabilities, such as flexibility in assigning lines to production schedules for better workload balancing, efficient building and modification of ramp-up curves for new products, and visibility into production capacity up to 16 weeks in the future. Additionally, Arkieva enables Wells to enhance profitability by leveraging network-wide insights, such as identifying the most cost-effective plant locations for specific production runs.
Sujit Singh, Chief Operating Officer at Arkieva, emphasized the company's consultative approach and commitment to providing streamlined, effective technology focused on what matters most to their clients. He stated, "Together, we designed a phased implementation approach that allows our consultative nature to extend beyond just scoping out the right technology – it also includes implementation support, training and ongoing engagement to make sure Wells gets the most out of their technology as their needs evolve."
The Arkieva solution went live earlier this year, with continued enhancements planned throughout the life of the system. This ongoing support and engagement demonstrate Arkieva's dedication to ensuring that Wells Enterprises continues to derive maximum value from the software as their business grows and evolves.
The successful implementation of Arkieva's supply chain planning optimization software at Wells Enterprises showcases the importance of tailored, end-to-end solutions in managing complex supply chain requirements. As companies face increasing challenges related to rapid growth, expanding product portfolios, and geographic expansion, the need for robust, flexible, and scalable supply chain planning solutions becomes more critical than ever.
Arkieva's approach, which combines powerful software capabilities with a consultative, long-term partnership model, positions the company as a leader in the supply chain planning software market. By working closely with clients like Wells Enterprises to understand their unique needs and design customized solutions, Arkieva helps businesses optimize their supply chain operations, enhance profitability, and navigate the challenges of growth and complexity with confidence.
