How InspireXT is Powering Global SDM Transformation
Challenges
About the Engagement
Working with a global leader in cloud-based Specification Data Management™ (SDM), enabling enterprises to digitise and manage product specifications across packaging, ingredients, BOMs, and finished goods. Their platform is widely used across food & beverage, consumer goods, industrials, and life sciences.
Business Challenges
As global demand for tailored SDM implementations increased, the client faced challenges in delivering scalable solutions across industries such as F&B, manufacturing, and healthcare. Key issues included:
- Inefficient new product development (NPD) processes cause delays in time-to-market.
- Fragmented packaging and ingredient management leading to duplication and compliance risks.
- Limited visibility and collaboration across suppliers, engineering, and compliance teams.
- Manual processes and disconnected systems slowing product lifecycle approvals.
These challenges impacted operational efficiency, compliance readiness, and the ability
to scale globally.
Solution
InspireXT partnered with the client to design and implement Salesforce-powered SDM solutions tailored to specific industry requirements. Key initiatives included:
- New Product Development (NPD) for a Global F&B Leader
- Built a five-stage gated process (Ideation to Commercialisation).
- Automated vendor onboarding and bi-directional data mapping.
- Implemented dynamic tools for version control and review.
- Packaging Management for a Premium Baking Company
- Created a centralised packaging repository with custom record types.
- Integrated dashboards for vendor tracking and sustainability.
- Enabled approval workflows, PDF-level search, and SSO/API integrations.
- Ingredient Lifecycle Management for an F&B Major
- Established role-based workflows with audit logs and automated triggers.
- Enabled ingredient discontinuation and plant-level status control.
- Planned future ERP and supplier portal integrations.
- Finished Product Approvals for ISO/TPO Categories
- Enhanced workflows across Codes & Compliance, Engineering, MDM, and Plants.
- Delivered BOM-based product spec exports with cascade update functionality.
- Streamlined data entry using speed code auto-calculations.
Results
The implementations delivered measurable improvements:
- ~30% faster packaging specification approvals.
- Up to 40% reduction in duplicated records through intelligent tools.
- Enhanced cross-functional visibility into the New Product Development process, ingredients, and packaging data.
- A future-ready architecture supporting sustainability, compliance, and supplier collaboration.
The Opportunity
About the Engagement
Working with a global leader in cloud-based Specification Data Management™ (SDM), enabling enterprises to digitise and manage product specifications across packaging, ingredients, BOMs, and finished goods. Their platform is widely used across food & beverage, consumer goods, industrials, and life sciences.
Business Challenges
As global demand for tailored SDM implementations increased, the client faced challenges in delivering scalable solutions across industries such as F&B, manufacturing, and healthcare. Key issues included:
- Inefficient new product development (NPD) processes cause delays in time-to-market.
- Fragmented packaging and ingredient management leading to duplication and compliance risks.
- Limited visibility and collaboration across suppliers, engineering, and compliance teams.
- Manual processes and disconnected systems slowing product lifecycle approvals.
These challenges impacted operational efficiency, compliance readiness, and the ability
to scale globally.
The Solution
InspireXT partnered with the client to design and implement Salesforce-powered SDM solutions tailored to specific industry requirements. Key initiatives included:
- New Product Development (NPD) for a Global F&B Leader
- Built a five-stage gated process (Ideation to Commercialisation).
- Automated vendor onboarding and bi-directional data mapping.
- Implemented dynamic tools for version control and review.
- Packaging Management for a Premium Baking Company
- Created a centralised packaging repository with custom record types.
- Integrated dashboards for vendor tracking and sustainability.
- Enabled approval workflows, PDF-level search, and SSO/API integrations.
- Ingredient Lifecycle Management for an F&B Major
- Established role-based workflows with audit logs and automated triggers.
- Enabled ingredient discontinuation and plant-level status control.
- Planned future ERP and supplier portal integrations.
- Finished Product Approvals for ISO/TPO Categories
- Enhanced workflows across Codes & Compliance, Engineering, MDM, and Plants.
- Delivered BOM-based product spec exports with cascade update functionality.
- Streamlined data entry using speed code auto-calculations.
The Outcome
The implementations delivered measurable improvements:
- ~30% faster packaging specification approvals.
- Up to 40% reduction in duplicated records through intelligent tools.
- Enhanced cross-functional visibility into the New Product Development process, ingredients, and packaging data.
- A future-ready architecture supporting sustainability, compliance, and supplier collaboration.
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