LT Foods Americas Partners with Demand Chain AI to Drive Planning and Data Excellence
LT Foods Americas, a leading player in the global rice and rice-based foods industry, has announced the continuation and expansion of its strategic partnership with Demand Chain AI, a firm specializing in advanced planning, category management, and data-driven business solutions. Over the past two years, this collaboration has played a pivotal role in transforming LT Foods Americas’ operational framework, improving efficiency, and deepening insights across its North American business operations.
Since late 2023, Demand Chain AI has worked closely with LT Foods Americas to enhance critical business functions such as demand planning, master data management, and category management. These efforts have supported growing portfolio of brands—including Daawat®, Royal®, and Golden Star®—as well as its expanding range of organic and ready-to-heat products. Through this partnership, Americas has been able to achieve greater supply chain precision, optimize product availability, and strengthen decision-making across its retail and foodservice channels.
Building a Foundation for Scalable Growth
LT Foods Americas’ collaboration with Demand Chain AI began with a shared goal: to establish a robust planning and data infrastructure capable of supporting the company’s long-term growth in North America. With increasing consumer demand for high-quality, sustainably sourced rice and convenient meal solutions, LT Foods recognized the need to modernize its planning systems and leverage data more effectively.
Demand Chain AI’s expertise in data governance, forecasting, and technology implementation allowed LT Foods to streamline operations and align cross-functional teams around consistent and reliable data. The initiative encompassed improving demand forecasting accuracy, standardizing customer and product master data, and strengthening collaboration between sales, marketing, and supply chain teams.
“Demand Chain AI has become a trusted partner for LT Foods,” said Andrew Cops, Senior Vice President – Sales & Marketing, LT Foods Americas. “Their practical expertise, responsiveness, and ability to support us across a wide range of initiatives have made them a preferred partner as we continue to expand our business and strengthen our operational foundation. They’ve played a critical role in helping us better understand our market, anticipate consumer trends, and make data-driven decisions that enhance performance.”
Hands-On Expertise Driving Measurable Results
Demand Chain AI’s partnership approach emphasizes hands-on collaboration and customized solutions tailored to each client’s specific needs. For LT Foods Americas, this has included a comprehensive overhaul of demand planning practices and the deployment of advanced planning technologies. The company’s experts have also provided staff augmentation support within LT Foods’ category management team—helping the organization manage data integrity, category insights, and product assortment strategies more effectively.
By improving the quality and accessibility of customer and product master data, LT Foods Americas has gained clearer visibility into key performance metrics and consumer behavior patterns. This enhanced data clarity has translated into more efficient inventory management, reduced waste, and improved responsiveness to customer needs.
“Our collaboration with LT Foods Americas reflects the kind of partnership we strive for,” said Richard (Rick) Davis, CEO and Founder of Demand Chain AI. “They’ve been fantastic to work with, and we bring the right expertise to support them in both practical day-to-day needs and longer-term strategic discussions. We’re proud to help them strengthen their planning and data foundation as they grow.”
Strengthening Data Intelligence and Decision-Making
One of the most significant outcomes of the partnership has been the advancement of data intelligence and analytics capabilities within LT Foods Americas. With Demand Chain AI’s guidance, the company has implemented modern tools and methodologies that enable more accurate forecasting, faster decision-making, and improved collaboration across departments.
The data management initiatives led by Demand Chain AI have helped LT Foods establish standardized data practices that support scalability and operational resilience. By cleaning, harmonizing, and enriching data across multiple systems, the company can now generate more actionable insights that directly inform sales, marketing, and production strategies.
This foundation has been essential in supporting LT Foods’ growing U.S. footprint, where its brands are gaining traction among consumers seeking authentic, high-quality basmati rice and convenient meal solutions inspired by global cuisines. As the company continues to expand its distribution network and product lineup, the partnership with Demand Chain AI ensures it remains agile and data-driven in responding to evolving market dynamics.
Empowering Category Management and Innovation
In addition to strengthening planning and data operations, Demand Chain AI has supported LT Foods Americas’ category management initiatives—helping the company better understand category trends, identify growth opportunities, and enhance collaboration with retail partners. By leveraging analytics and consumer insights, LT Foods can now make more informed decisions about product assortment, pricing, and promotional strategies.
These capabilities have been particularly valuable in supporting the growth of LT Foods’ organic and ready-to-heat product lines, categories that continue to experience rising consumer demand. The partnership has allowed LT Foods to align its innovation pipeline more closely with consumer preferences while ensuring that product launches and distribution plans are backed by solid data insights.
A Partnership Rooted in Shared Vision
For both organizations, the partnership represents more than a business collaboration—it reflects a shared vision for innovation, data excellence, and sustainable growth. LT Foods Americas, which operates as part of the global LT Foods Limited group, has long been recognized for its commitment to quality, sustainability, and community-driven growth. Demand Chain AI’s data-centric approach complements this philosophy, providing the digital and analytical backbone needed to scale responsibly and efficiently.
“Working with LT Foods Americas has been incredibly rewarding because of their openness to innovation and their commitment to operational excellence,” added Davis. “They understand that data isn’t just an operational necessity—it’s a strategic asset that can drive growth, agility, and resilience.”
