Global Chocolate Co. Case Study: 80% Faster Audit Prep

Origins

200+

Suppliers

80%

Faster Audits

Executive Summary

Global Chocolate Co., one of the world's largest chocolate manufacturers, faced mounting challenges managing certification documentation across their complex supply chain. With operations spanning 15 countries and over 200 suppliers, audit preparation was consuming months of staff time and creating significant compliance risks. After implementing BeanPaths, they reduced audit preparation time by 80%, gained real time visibility into their entire supply chain, and improved supplier accountability across all origins.

The Challenge: Fragmented Certification Management

Managing certification documentation across multiple countries created delays, audit stress, and fragmented reporting systems. The company needed real-time traceability and centralized compliance across their entire supplier network.

Before BeanPaths

Spreadsheets and PDFs across 15 countries
3-4 months to prepare for each audit
Inconsistent data formats from suppliers
High risk of missing documentation
Limited visibility into supplier practices

After BeanPaths

Centralized dashboard with all origins
2-3 weeks for complete audit preparation
Standardized data from all suppliers
Automated document collection
Real time supplier performance metrics

The Solution: BeanPaths Platform

BeanPaths centralized supplier data, batch tracking, geolocation mapping, and certification records into one real-time dashboard, providing complete visibility across the entire supply chain.

Centralized Supplier Database

All 200+ suppliers managed in one place with complete certification history

Batch-Level Traceability

Track every batch from farm to factory with QR code scanning

GPS Farm Mapping

Precise geolocation of all farms meeting EUDR requirements

Automated Audit Reports

One-click generation of complete audit packages

Implementation Timeline

Month 1: Pilot Program

Implemented with 5 key suppliers in Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana

Month 2: Platform Customization

Tailored reporting templates for Rainforest Alliance and Fairtrade certifications

Month 3: Full Rollout

Onboarded all 200+ suppliers across 15 origins

Month 4: First Audit

Completed audit in 3 weeks vs. previous 4 months

The Results: Measurable Impact

80%

Reduction in audit preparation time

From 4 months to 3 weeks

100%

Supplier compliance visibility

Real-time monitoring of all 200+ suppliers

€2.4M

Annual savings

Reduced manual work and audit costs

100%

EUDR compliance

All farms mapped and verified

80% reduction in audit preparation time
Full supply chain visibility across 15 origins
Automated compliance reporting for multiple certification schemes
Improved supplier accountability with real-time performance metrics
Zero failed audits since implementation

Carlos Rodriguez

Supply Chain Director, Global Chocolate Co.

"BeanPaths transformed our cocoa sourcing. We reduced audit preparation time by 80% and can now provide complete traceability to our customers. The platform gave us visibility we never had before across our entire supply chain."

5/5 Rating

Key Takeaways

📊 The Challenge

Fragmented certification data across 15 countries

💡 The Solution

Centralized traceability platform

⏱️ Timeline

4 months to full implementation

💰 ROI

€2.4M annual savings

🎯 Result

80% faster audits, 100% compliance

Certifications Supported

Fairtrade Rainforest Alliance Organic UTZ EUDR

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Global Chocolate Co. Reduces Audit Prep Time by 80%