PepsiCo runs sourcing with Archlet across 50 categories
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PepsiCo is a global food and beverage company known for brands like Pepsi, Lay’s, Doritos, and Quaker, serving consumers in more than 200 countries.
Industrie
Food & Beverage
Umsatz
$91.85 Billion USD
Challenge
PepsiCo’s digital procurement strategy aims to modernize sourcing processes by leveraging AI and analytics. The goal is to optimize procurement, align decisions with sustainability targets, and unlock significant value through enhanced efficiency.
Faster, Stronger, Better. This mission unites everyone at PepsiCo, one of the global leaders in convenient foods and beverages. As part of this transformation, teams needed to better manage the growing complexities of global supply chains. This is where change-makers like Lauren Hymen, VP of Strategy and Transformation Digital Procurement, play a crucial role. Leading a dedicated team, her mission is to strengthen and unify PepsiCo by transforming processes and reducing costs through the strategic use of new technologies. Lauren’s role is to enable global procurement teams by eliminating manual tasks and empowering them with technology to source more efficiently and effectively.
Solution
Archlet first made its mark at PepsiCo in 2020, when the company began using it for packaging sourcing (bottles, caps, labels). Initially, Archlet was applied to analyze and optimize complex RFPs, capturing more value in the process. From there, adoption grew rapidly. Users quickly recognized the value of Archlet beyond its AI, analytics and scenario capabilities.
The platform significantly enhanced productivity across categories and supported all types of RFPs. A key differentiator for Archlet is its advanced Generative AI, Spark. Spark analyses RFP text, gathers insights, and automates tasks, enhancing usability and driving adoption. This technology empowers PepsiCo’s procurement teams to make smarter, data-driven decisions efficiently.
Results
Today, PepsiCo utilizes Archlet across 50 categories globally, covering both direct and indirect RFPs. The strategic sourcing tool now engages hundreds of active users worldwide.
What's next?
With its innovative solutions and focus on driving adoption, Archlet remains pivotal to PepsiCo’s procurement strategy. Together, PepsiCo and Archlet have been getting the organization ready for the future, and Archlet has been a fantastic partner in this journey as they look forward to what is ahead.
