{"id":15094,"date":"2019-02-12T09:10:45","date_gmt":"2019-02-12T13:10:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blueridgeglobal.com\/?p=15094"},"modified":"2025-09-15T17:54:29","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T21:54:29","slug":"frederick-wildman-sons-selects-blue-ridge-supply-chain-planning-to-forecast-wine-and-spirits-demand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blueridgeglobal.com\/resources-press-releases\/frederick-wildman-sons-selects-blue-ridge-supply-chain-planning-to-forecast-wine-and-spirits-demand\/","title":{"rendered":"Frederick Wildman & Sons Selects Blue Ridge to Forecast Demand"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]ATLANTA, Feb. 12, 2019<\/strong> \u2013 Fine wine and spirits importer Frederick Wildman & Sons has selected supply chain planning solutions from Blue Ridge to forecast demand of its products to align with its inventory distribution. Founded in 1934, Frederick Wildman & Sons is recognized as one of North America\u2019s preeminent importers, with a portfolio that includes Gruppo Italiano Vini, Champagne Pol Roger, Famille Hugel, Domaine Olivier Leflaive, Jean-Jacques Vincent\/Ch\u00e2teau Fuiss\u00e9 and Domaine Pascal Jolivet.<\/p>\n

Blue Ridge\u2019s cloud-native, distribution-focused forecasting and inventory planning system balances customer needs with business realities like erratic demand from regional uniqueness, forecasting and tracking long lead times for direct import business, seasonality, new product introductions and market fluctuations that put pressure on today\u2019s wine and spirits import and \u00a0wholesale distributors.<\/p>\n

\u201cBeyond the exceptional profile of our portfolio and the strength of our network, Frederick Wildman & Sons\u2019 performance is also measured by the service provided to the entire chain, from the suppliers all the way to the retailers and restaurants,\u201d said Vincent Renault, Vice President, Operations for Frederick Wildman & Sons. \u201cAs an importer and a wholesaler, Demand Planning is a core component of our success. Blue Ridge will allow us to plan demand at every tier of the distribution system with great precision and ensure optimal levels of both inventory and service. The robustness of the solution and the passion and dedication of their entire team were key factors in our decision to choose Blue Ridge as our partner.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cFrederick Wildman & Sons\u2019 investment in Blue Ridge will help reinforce its reputation for quality products and customer service,\u201d said Jim Byrnes, Chief Executive Officer, Blue Ridge. \u201cAdding supply chain planning and forecasting to its operations will ensure that Frederick Wildman\u2019s products get to customers faster, when demand is high.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Blue Ridge supply chain platform helps customers reduce costs, improve service levels, and assure product availability to customers without creating a costly inventory surplus. For more information on Blue Ridge\u2019s supply chain expertise in the wine & spirits industry, please visit our resource page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In December 2018, Frost & Sullivan named Blue Ridge the best cloud-native supply chain planning solution for distributors.<\/a><\/p>\n

About Wildman & Sons<\/strong><\/p>\n

Frederick Wildman and Sons is a New York based fine wine importer offering the leading properties from France, Italy, Argentina and other regions. The portfolio includes more than 50 brands, including: Pol Roger, Ch\u00e2teau Fuiss\u00e9, J.J. Vincent, Chartreuse, Domaine Faiveley, Hecht & Bannier, Famille Hugel, Olivier Leflaive, Pascal Jolivet, and the fine wines of Gruppo Italiano Vini. For more information, visit www.frederickwildman.com<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_widget_sidebar sidebar_id=”Boilerplate Content”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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