Executive Summary
PepsiCo leveraged our macroeconomic and commodity risk analysis to strengthen internal commodity price guidance and fortify global supply chain planning. Our insights became a key input for their strategic decision-making, contributing to greater resilience in the face of economic and policy shifts. Consistent re-engagement highlights the trust PepsiCo places in our actionable, high-quality analysis.
Client Background
PepsiCo is a leading global food and beverage company with an extensive international supply chain reliant on volatile commodity markets. Their planning processes require rigorous economic forecasting to mitigate risk and sustain operational efficiency.
Challenge
Navigating a dynamic macroeconomic environment, PepsiCo sought to understand how shifts in commodity prices, economic policy, and geopolitical developments could impact its global operations—particularly across emerging and developed markets.
Solution
We collaborated with PepsiCo across multiple engagements to deliver targeted economic intelligence. Each project featured customized macroeconomic models forecasting base, upside, and downside scenarios. Coverage spanned key regions—including Brazil, Canada, China, EU, India, Mexico, Russia, the UK, and the US—and commodities critical to PepsiCo’s supply chain, such as oil, gas, grains, sugar, aluminium, and vegetable oils. We also evaluated trade policy risks and potential election outcomes. Deliverables included concise Word reports, insight-rich PowerPoint decks, and structured Excel datasets tailored for internal analysis.
Detailed Results
Our research directly informed PepsiCo’s commodity price guidance and long-range supply chain strategy. The clarity, depth, and usability of our deliverables earned repeat engagements, underscoring the value of our partnership in enabling confident, data-driven planning amid global uncertainty.
