Consumer Goods

Strengthening Supply Chains with AI-Powered CX Analytics for an FMCG Leader

The Solution: Using Partner NPS® and CX Data Analytics to Optimize the Supply Chain

Step 1: Establishing a Unified Channel-Partner Feedback System

📌 Implemented a digital engagement program to connect wholesalers, distributors, and retailers under a single platform.
📌 Encouraged all channel partners to install a feedback app for real-time insights on satisfaction and stock levels.
📌 Introduced Partner NPS® (P-NPS®) to measure overall satisfaction and key attributes like pricing and supply reliability.

💡 Key Finding 1: Partner NPS® Provided Real-Time Visibility into Supply Chain Health

📊 Tracking P-NPS® helped identify satisfaction trends and potential risks across the supply chain.
📊 Improved customer experience metrics by capturing direct feedback from partners.
📊 Laid the foundation for reducing customer acquisition cost (CAC) by strengthening existing partnerships.

🚀 Why this matters:
A well-connected supply chain improves customer experience and retention by ensuring product availability.
Enhancing partner relationships reduces attrition and lowers the cost of onboarding new partners.
CX strategy based on real-time feedback allows for proactive problem-solving, boosting brand reliability.

Step 2: Identifying Promoters and High-Volume Detractors

📌 Segmented channel partners into Promoters (highly satisfied) and Detractors (dissatisfied).
📌 Rewarded Promoters with tailored incentives to encourage continued engagement.
📌 Conducted AI-powered driver analysis to uncover key issues affecting Detractors.

💡 Key Finding 2: Distribution and Poor Communication Were Major Pain Points

📊 Driver analysis revealed that ‘Distribution inefficiencies’ and ‘Communication delays regarding shipment issues’ had the strongest negative impact on P-NPS®.
📊 High-volume channel partners (Platinum Detractors) were at the highest risk of churning due to these factors.
📊 Addressing these two pain points became the top priority for improving partner satisfaction.

🚀 Why this matters:
Customer retention in the B2B space is heavily dependent on seamless logistics and communication.
Solving supply chain inefficiencies leads to lower customer acquisition cost (CAC) and higher customer lifetime value (CLTV).
A data-driven approach to CX ensures that resources are allocated to solving the most impactful issues.

Step 3: Implementing AI-Powered Insights to Reduce Dependence on Incentives

📌 Developed a proactive resolution framework to address partner concerns before they escalated.
📌 Enhanced shipment tracking and communication to improve trust and reliability.
📌 Optimized distribution efficiency by identifying bottlenecks and adjusting supply chain processes.

💡 Key Finding 3: Strengthening Partner Relationships Reduced Incentive Dependence

📊 By addressing key partner concerns, the company increased P-NPS® from 23% to 39%.
📊 Stronger relationships resulted in an 8% reduction in incentive spending while maintaining product stocking levels.
📊 CX strategy improvements led to better partner engagement, increasing supply chain stability and long-term profitability.

🚀 Why this matters:
Reducing financial incentives while maintaining engagement increases profitability and supply chain sustainability.
Improving customer experience leads to better partner retention and long-term business growth.
AI-powered insights allow for targeted interventions, ensuring resources are used efficiently.

The Results: A Stronger, More Efficient Supply Chain

📈 Partner NPS® increased from 23% to 39%.
📊 Incentive spending reduced by 8% while maintaining strong partner relationships.
🚀 Distribution and communication improvements significantly enhanced supply chain reliability.

By implementing a customer-centric approach to supply chain management, our client successfully:
Improved customer experience for wholesalers, distributors, and retailers.
Enhanced customer retention by addressing high-value partner concerns.
Optimized customer journey touchpoints, reducing inefficiencies in the supply chain.
Demonstrated the ROI of CX by linking partner satisfaction improvements to revenue growth.
Reduced customer acquisition cost (CAC) and increased customer lifetime value (CLTV) by fostering long-term loyalty.

Key Takeaways: The Power of CX in B2B Supply Chain Optimization

This case study highlights a fundamental truth in B2B customer experience: Strong relationships drive business success.

🔹 Customer satisfaction in the supply chain is a key determinant of business performance.
🔹 CX data analytics helps uncover actionable insights to strengthen partner engagement.
🔹 Customer journey optimization leads to higher efficiency and lower operational costs.
🔹 Investing in the right CX strategy can significantly improve customer retention and profitability.
🔹 The ROI of CX is clear—happy partners lead to a more resilient, efficient, and successful business.

By leveraging P-NPS® and AI-driven insights, our client built a more sustainable supply chain model, ensuring long-term growth, stability, and competitive advantage. 🚀

What’s a Rich Text element?

The rich text element allows you to create and format headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, images, and video all in one place instead of having to add and format them individually. Just double-click and easily create content.

Static and dynamic content editing

A rich text element can be used with static or dynamic content. For static content, just drop it into any page and begin editing. For dynamic content, add a rich text field to any collection and then connect a rich text element to that field in the settings panel. Voila!

How to customize formatting for each rich text

Headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, figures, images, and figure captions can all be styled after a class is added to the rich text element using the "When inside of" nested selector system.

At a Glance

Solution

Implemented a holistic feedback system for channel partners (wholesalers, distributors, and retailers).
Used Partner NPS® (P-NPS®) to track and enhance relationships with key stakeholders.
Leveraged AI-powered insights to reduce dependence on incentives for stocking products.
Optimized the sales funnel by addressing key supply chain bottlenecks.

Key Benefits

Demonstrated the ROI of CX by linking channel partner satisfaction to improved sales efficiency.
Optimized customer journey through better communication and distribution strategies.
Improved customer experience metrics by reducing shipment delays and increasing partner satisfaction.
Lowered customer acquisition cost (CAC) by fostering stronger relationships with retailers.
Increased customer lifetime value (CLTV) by ensuring consistent stock availability and reliability.

Talk to a specialist

Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.

Create “wow!”    experience for your customers

With AI, Numr CXM gauges your customers' emotions and actions, providing you with actionable insights to elevate sales and customer retention