Hershey is investing up to $250 million through 2026 in its Advancing Agility and Automation Initiative to improve supply chain efficiency and manufacturing processes. This initiative focuses on digitizing operations, enhancing procurement, and streamlining research and development, enabling better integration of demand planning. With 95% of global transactions operating on a unified system, Hershey aims for increased visibility and reduced waste in production. The initiative is expected to save $300 million annually, with significant savings projected from improved supply chain productivity.

Source: https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/hershey-multi-million-dollar-supply-chain-project/729798/