The client was responsible for identifying and managing a network of suppliers crucial to high-stakes nuclear power projects. However, their sourcing process was fragmented and manual, creating major challenges:
– No centralized supplier view: Teams had to sift through multiple Excel files to locate basic supplier details like offerings, capabilities, or country of origin.
– Time-consuming evaluations: Researching each supplier—finding websites, checking fit, and verifying contacts—was a lengthy process.
– Lack of comparison tools: Without a way to evaluate suppliers side by side, decision-making was slow and inconsistent.
– Unstructured communication: Finding up-to-date contact information or initiating outreach often became a separate task.
– Poor decision visibility: Incomplete data and unclear insights delayed procurement decisions and affected project timelines.

This resulted in missed sourcing opportunities, increased costs, and operational bottlenecks.