o9 and Molson Coors Partner to Revolutionize Enterprise Planning with Long-Term Vision
o9, a leading enterprise software platform provider renowned for transforming planning and decision-making processes, has announced a strategic partnership with Molson Coors Beverage Company. The collaboration is set to support Molson Coors’ long-term integrated business planning vision, equipping the global beverage giant with end-to-end enterprise planning capabilities that enhance cross-functional collaboration and operational efficiency.
Molson Coors: A Global Beverage Leader
As the world’s fourth-largest beer company, Molson Coors boasts an extensive portfolio of iconic beverage brands such as Coors Light, Miller Lite, Molson Canadian, Carling, and others, which are sold in over 100 countries worldwide. Recognizing the need for streamlined operations and innovative planning, Molson Coors has chosen the o9 platform to transform its planning processes across the Americas.
This partnership aims to unify commercial, supply chain, and finance teams, ensuring seamless collaboration and more effective decision-making. The o9 platform will serve as the cornerstone for integrating these functions, enabling Molson Coors to address market demands with agility and precision.
Strategic Vision for Long-Term Growth
Over the next several years, Molson Coors will implement o9’s advanced planning tools, focusing on commercial planning, Revenue Growth Management, and demand and supply optimization. These initiatives are designed to enhance profitability, improve forecast accuracy, and ensure alignment between financial and operational goals.
Key components of the o9 platform being adopted by Molson Coors include:
- Commercial Planning & Revenue Growth Management
o9’s capabilities in this domain will empower Molson Coors to leverage data-driven insights for strategic decision-making. The goal is to optimize revenue streams and drive profitability by identifying opportunities within the competitive beverage market. - Demand Planning
Molson Coors is set to benefit from o9’s sophisticated Demand Planning solution, which offers improved forecast accuracy and greater explainability. By incorporating real-time data, the company can better predict consumer demand, minimize risks, and seize emerging opportunities. - Supply Planning
With o9’s Supply Planning features, Molson Coors will generate end-to-end constrained plans that guide responses to shifting market dynamics. The platform enables the integration of supply chain inputs to maintain a balance between operational capabilities and market needs. - Financial Planning
The financial planning technology provided by o9 will allow Molson Coors to create and maintain dynamic financial forecasts. These forecasts will align with the latest demand and supply assumptions, fostering alignment between the company’s strategic objectives and operational performance.
Commitment to Innovation
Solomon Tesfai, Vice President of Integrated Business Planning at Molson Coors, highlighted the significance of the partnership, stating:
“Investing in our organizational and commercial capabilities is foundational to our strategy as a business. We’ve upscaled our capabilities significantly over the past several years, and now we’re transforming how our commercial, supply chain, and finance teams plan for the future across the enterprise. We’re excited to undertake these efforts in partnership with a best-in-class partner like o9.”
Real-Time Data and Cross-Functional Collaboration
o9’s cutting-edge solutions promise to enhance Molson Coors’ ability to track and manage data in real-time. This will not only streamline cross-functional planning processes but also enable the company to respond more effectively to evolving market demands.
Chakri Gottemukkala, Co-Founder and CEO of o9, expressed optimism about the partnership:
“We envision success for Molson Coors’ cross-functional planning processes with real-time data tracking and management to further its integrated business planning initiatives. We look forward to supporting Molson Coors on its transformation journey.”
About o9 Solutions
o9 is a premier platform provider specializing in integrated business planning and decision-making for enterprises. From driving demand to aligning supply chains and optimizing commercial strategies, o9’s digital solutions accelerate and enhance any planning process. By combining scenario planning, collaborative portals, user-friendly interfaces, and cloud-based delivery, o9 delivers a comprehensive platform for smarter, faster decision-making.
For more information, visit www.o9solutions.com.
A Foundation for Future Success
As Molson Coors embarks on this transformation, its collaboration with o9 marks a critical step in advancing its integrated business planning vision. With cutting-edge tools and a forward-thinking approach, the company is well-positioned to maintain its leadership in the global beverage industry while fostering innovation and operational excellence.
This partnership underscores the potential of advanced technology to revolutionize planning and decision-making processes for companies seeking sustainable growth and success in a competitive market.
