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Arkieva Recognized as a Premier Partner in Supply Chain Efficiency

Arkieva, a leading name in supply chain planning solutions, has recently been distinguished as a 2025 Great Supply Chain Partner by SupplyChainBrain for its exemplary collaboration with Wells Enterprises. This accolade highlights their significant influence on enhancing efficiency and visibility across the supply chain at the largest privately held ice cream manufacturer in the United States.

Transforming Supply Chain Processes

In today’s market, where complexity and demand fluctuate rapidly, Arkieva developed a comprehensive software solution that empowered Wells Enterprises to navigate the intricacies of their growing operations. The implementation of an end-to-end planning solution was critical in managing the diverse increases in production complexity, largely fueled by expansion into new markets, varied product lines, and evolving consumer tastes.

Wells Enterprises produces a staggering 200 million gallons of ice cream annually, distributing to all 50 states. As expected, their growth trajectory led to complexities in their supply chain. To address these challenges, Wells decided to engage Arkieva to secure a robust planning framework capable of adapting to changes in market dynamics, promotional cycles, and seasonal demands.

The Comprehensive Solution

Arkieva's solution integrates various elements of supply chain management including:

• - Demand forecasting
• - Inventory management
• - Production planning
• - Plant scheduling
• - Truckload modeling

The phased implementation allowed Wells to maximize the capabilities of this new system progressively, ensuring that Arkieva could tailor its services to meet the client’s specific needs. As a result, Wells Enterprises now experiences enhanced efficiency in their production planning, significantly improved workload distribution, and effective integration of new products into their existing structures.

Notably, the new system allows Wells to optimize production schedules up to 16 weeks in advance, helping them leverage network-wide insights crucial for making well-informed decisions. This visibility enables the identification of the most cost-effective plants for different production runs, optimizing resources and reducing overall costs.

Industry Recognition and Impact

The recognition by SupplyChainBrain is a testament to the influential role Arkieva has played in revolutionizing supply chain mechanisms for companies like Wells. This award adds to Arkieva’s portfolio, following another prestigious accolade as a Top Supply Chain Project by Supply Demand Chain Executive and Food Logistics Magazine.

Anand Iyer, CEO of Arkieva, expressed his pride in the collaboration, stating, "For decades, companies have trusted us to solve complexity and unlock the true value of their supply chains. We are honored to be part of the long-term vision of sustained, profitable growth at Wells." This emphasis on building sustainable supply chains aligns with the increasing demand for efficiency in production and distribution within the industry.

About Arkieva

With more than three decades of experience, Arkieva specializes in delivering AI-powered, modular solutions for demand, inventory, and supply planning. Recognized in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Supply Chain Planning Solutions, Arkieva continues to be a trusted partner for process manufacturers across various sectors, including chemicals and food and beverage.

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, with branches in Belgium and India, Arkieva places a strong focus on creating resilient supply chains suitable for the future. Their partnership-driven approach combines sophisticated technology with extensive industry knowledge, leading to tangible improvements in operational efficiency and business growth.

As the landscape of supply chain management evolves, advisories like the Great Supply Chain Partners Awards will continue to spotlight the companies making substantial contributions to enhancing operational efficiency across industries.