Back in 2016, The Cheeky Panda’s founders Julie Chen and Chris Forbes were struck by the amount of surplus bamboo going to waste in a factory they were visiting. Fast forward seven years, and The Cheeky Panda has grown into a £12 million turnover business transforming this sustainable material into eco-friendly tissue paper and wipes.
It’s quite a journey from a home-based business to a certified B Corp selling over 16 products in 25 countries. Julie and Chris are on a mission to reduce plastic, save carbon and save trees, by creating a brand that makes sustainability fun – and grows fast like the bamboo its products are made from.
For Julie and Chris, being successful founders of a sustainable business means being efficient, maintaining a resilient supply chain and using software that can provide the data that supports their environmental objectives. Having a single source of data enables them to manage cash flow, balance sheets, inventory and planning as the company grows in scale and moves into new international markets.
— Julie Chen and Chris Forbes
As businesses expand, success relies on automation, tracking, and analysis for long-term efficiency. NetSuite provides comprehensive visibility, reporting, and forecasting to optimize decision-making and safeguard against external impacts. By effectively managing finance, sales, and supply chain, you can concentrate on maximizing profitability.
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— Julie Chen
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