Bonduelle, a long-time leader in the plant-based food industry, wanted to revamp how it handled product information.
With a history spanning 170 years, the company distributes its products in more than 100 countries. This involves managing a huge amount of data for different consumers and markets. Bonduelle knew it needed a better way to handle this complexity. The company's existing system was outdated and couldn't evolve with new functionalities.
The challenge
Bonduelle had a clear goal in mind. It wanted a single, central hub for all its product information, covering 26 languages and 37 European countries.
The new system needed to go live in all countries at the same time – a "big bang" approach – to avoid issues with its interconnected websites. This was a complex undertaking, to say the least.
Why Stibo Systems?
Bonduelle chose Stibo Systems Product Experience Data Cloud – which includes its Product Information Management (PIM) cloud service – for several reasons. It was a leading name in the field, and the company received positive feedback from colleagues in the U.S. who already used it.
But what really stood out was how the solution, based on Stibo Systems Platform, could support Bonduelle's global vision and handle a much larger amount of data than before.
"We were really impressed by the platform's global reach and how it handles so many languages. Having the tools to meet different regulations and automate our processes was a major advantage." Sabrina Lenne, Manager, IT Commerce and Marketing, Bonduelle
Data quality gets a boost
Once implemented, Bonduelle achieved a new level of data quality with significantly less effort.
The Stibo Systems team helped Bonduelle establish very specific guidelines for data entry. This resulted in a surprisingly low number of errors during implementation.
The new system also included an approval process. This meant data was accurate and up to date, while still allowing teams to make improvements without causing disruptions
Entering data once – sharing it everywhere
Bonduelle also managed to rid themselves of another headache: duplicate data entries.
With the new system, data only needed to be entered once (saving some serious time and reducing the risk of errors). It was then automatically shared across different systems, both within Bonduelle and externally with distributors.
Keeping up with the rules
In the food industry, regulations can vary from country to country. With Stibo Systems' solution, Bonduelle can stay compliant by automatically calculating nutritional scores in accordance with various legislative requirements. Data management is now significantly simpler, and it’s relatively easy for Bonduelle to meet all the necessary requirements.
Teamwork makes the dream work
Despite being a fully remote project, the teams at Bonduelle and Stibo Systems worked together effectively. This strong partnership was key to overcoming challenges and achieving goals quickly.
"Looking back, we would absolutely make the same decision. Within just 15 months, we successfully migrated a significant volume of products without causing any business disruptions."Sabrina Lenne, Manager, IT Commerce and Marketing, BonduelleOur congratulations on a successful migration and a project well executed!
