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Client Story
Supplier Identification Across Key F&B Categories
Impact
5
New suppliers onboarded in 5 weeks
3
Weeks sourcing cycle time reduced
0%
Reduction in research cost
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Client
Food manufacturer
Products
Sweeteners, natural flavours, packaging
Industries
F&B
target geo
US and Europe
business objective
A global food manufacturer needed to expand and diversify its supplier base across four categories: sweeteners, natural flavors, flexible packaging, and co-manufacturing. The client aimed to reduce risk, improve regional access, and onboard suppliers with the right certifications and fill formats.
Our solution
Cognition Approach
- AI-led Scan: Our AI scanned over 1,000 suppliers and filtered them based on BRC, organic, allergen-free, and kosher certifications, along with production capacity and geography. This reduced early-stage research time by 55% and narrowed the list to 70 qualified options
- F&B Analyst Review: Our analysts reviewed food safety documentation, interviewed 20 shortlisted suppliers, and applied a scoring model focused on quality performance, regulatory fit, and format capabilities. A final list of 45 suppliers was delivered within 6 business days
Advantage of AI-First Approach: AI accelerated supplier discovery while ensuring coverage across multiple regions and criteria. Analysts focused only on qualified suppliers, improving shortlist quality and turnaround.
Outcome
The client onboarded 5 new suppliers in 5 weeks, reduced sourcing cycle time by 3 weeks, and cut research cost by 40%.
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