o9 Solutions Partners with Columbus Consulting International to Help Companies Accelerate Adoption of a Global Unified Commerce Model

o9 Solutions, a leading enterprise AI software platform provider for transforming planning and decision-making, announced the formation of a strategic alliance with Columbus Consulting International, a boutique consulting firm specializing in solving problems for consumer goods companies and retailers, including grocers.

The alliance combines o9’s integrated planning and data analytics platform with Columbus Consulting’s strategic expertise and thought leadership in organizational structure, processes, and associated change management. This will enable businesses to accelerate their digital transformation Initiatives and adopt a global unified commerce model.

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Igor Rikalo, Chief Operating Officer at o9, said, “Joining forces with Columbus Consulting comes at a time when consumers across the globe are experiencing the consequences of disjointed supply chain planning processes. Innovative technology designed to improve decision-making has the power to provide retailers and consumer brands with the insights needed to improve fulfillment and on-time in full (OTIF) performance. Our platform and solutions combined with Columbus Consulting’s industry credentials will help our customers make big progress in their digital transformations.”

Jon Beck, CEO of Columbus Consulting, said: “Omnichannel retail requires inventory management to satisfy consumer demand and to be profitable. Furthermore, understanding and integrating demand signals throughout all supply chain processes helps retailers and brands align on critical KPIs that drive their business holistically. As our clients accelerate their digital transformation, o9’s modern platform allows them to harmonize and improve decision-making throughout their business enterprise by connecting people and teams.”

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