Hershey Deploys Inventory Optimization Solution

The Hershey Company recently selected and implemented Optiant's full PowerChain inventory and supply chain optimization suite to reduce inventory costs and free up working capital throughout itsend-to-end supply chain, positioning its inventories for long-termgrowth. Hershey's selection of Optiant is part of a supply chain transformation, which includes a phased multi-year plan to generate savings, invest in growth and advance its value-enhancing strategy. The implementation is expected to enable Hershey to optimize inventory targets that maintain customer expectations for service levels, while reducing inventory costs and total supply chain costs.