The CPG Guys, PVSB and Sri are joined in this episode by Jason Villano, Global Head of CPG strategy, and Kash Kasinarasimhan, Principal for CPG Strategy at Tredence, a provider of AI consulting & advanced prescriptive analytics that harmonizes data and humanizes experience to help companies efficiently accelerate their smart investments in AI.This is the first in a 2-episode partnership with Tredence.Follow Jason Villano on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonvillano/ Follow Kash Kasinarasimhan on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kashyap-kasinarasimhan-65487716/ Follow Tredence on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tredence/ Follow Tredence online at: https://www.tredence.com/  Jason & Kash answer these questions:1) Tell us about Tredence, how the journey started & where you are as a company today? 2) How is Tredence helping the CPG industry with AI/How is Tredence differentiating itself in a crowded marketplace? 3) You're talking to CPGs daily, what are you seeing as the biggest opportunities in the industry? 4)Let's talk a bit more about the two opportunities that may be on our audiences' mind, OSA & RGM.  What is Tredence doing differently within OSA?5) OSA is front & center within the day to day, so pivoting to RGM how is Tredence making an impact on the back end of the business? 6) You say Prescriptive, what does that really mean?7) You spoke earlier about the 3 As, how is Tredence breaking those barriers?8) What can we expect next from Tredence?CPG Guys Website: http://CPGGuys.comFMCG Guys Website: http://fmcgguys.comRetailWit Website: http://retailwit.com DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast episode is provided for general informational purposes only. By listening to our episode, you understand that no information contained in this episode should be construed as advice from CPGGUYS, LLC or the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for research on any subject matter. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by CPGGUYS, LLC. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.  CPGGUYS LLC expressly disclaims any and all liability or responsibility for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential or other damages arising out of any individual’s use of, reference to, or inability to use this podcast or the information we presented in this podcast.