The decade bet: why spirits supply chain decisions in 2026 will define who wins in 2035 Spirits supply chain decisions aren’t just operational anymore—they’re long-term bets. What you decide in 2026 will shape: What inventory you’re sitting on in 2030 Which brands you can scale (or can’t) How much working capital is tied up for years Whether you can respond when demand shifts The challenge? Long aging cycles mean today’s decisions are locked in long before the market reveals what actually works. That’s why leading spirits companies are shifting from reactive planning to long-range, scenario-driven strategies, connecting demand, supply, and capital decisions earlier than ever. We break down what’s changing, and what it takes to stay ahead. Read the full article here › #SupplyChainPlanning #Forecasting #BeverageIndustry #BevAlc #SpiritsIndustry #LongTermPlanning #InventoryStrategy #DemandPlanning

Your BevAlc company is leaving money on the table. Here’s where to find it. Money is leaking out in ways that are easy to miss: Excess inventory tying up cash Small stockouts quietly killing sales Teams spending hours reconciling spreadsheets Forecasts that don’t align across the business Individually, these feel manageable. Together, they add up to a meaningful hit to margin. The reality is that many wine and spirits companies are leaving money on the table—not because of a lack of strategy, but because planning is disconnected across sales, operations, and finance. We break down exactly where that money is hiding—and how to start uncovering it. Read the full article here: https://claret.app/blog/your-bevalc-company-is-leaving-money-on-the-table #SupplyChainPlanning #Forecasting #BeverageIndustry #BevAlc #WineIndustry #InventoryManagement #DemandPlanning #WineBusiness

New resource: Beverage alcohol supply chain ROI calculator How much is your planning process actually costing you? 🍷🧮 We just launched a free ROI calculator for beverage alcohol operators, and the numbers are eye-opening. Excess inventory, planning hours, stockout losses. Most teams have a rough sense of these costs but rarely see them added up in one place. We built a short calculator that estimates your potential annual savings across all three. It's based on conservative industry benchmarks and takes about two minutes. If you're curious where your operation stands, check it out: 🔗 https://claret.la/roi-win

The beverage alcohol industry is constantly evolving and demands more than what traditional spreadsheet tools can offer. Excel and Google Sheets just don't cut it anymore. You find yourself stuck in a sea of data, drowning in spreadsheets, and struggling to keep up with the fast-paced nature of the industry. Your competitors are gaining an edge, while you're left feeling overwhelmed and behind. Introducing Claret, the dynamic and specialized planning tool specifically designed for the beverage alcohol industry. With Claret, easily analyze sales data, track inventory, manage pricing, and more, all in one user-friendly platform. Say goodbye to generic spreadsheets and hello to a tool tailored to your industry's unique needs. It's time to level up your business with Claret. Excel and Google Sheets have had their time, but the world of beverage alcohol demands more! Are you feeling overwhelmed in a sea of data, while your competitors surge ahead? Check out of latest

The hidden dangers: 4 spreadsheet disadvantages in Bev Alc planning

Despite their widespread use and alluring user interface, spreadsheets fall short in several critical areas. Let's focus on four key disadvantages of using spreadsheets to plan your Bev Alc business.