ImpactBuying: Sustainability hand in hand with technology
ImpactBuying is a company that truly makes a
difference. With their supplier portal, retailers from
around the world can streamline their procurement
processes and make them more sustainable. The platform allows users to input all necessary information in one go. From farmers in Argentina to the shelves at Albert Heijn for a jar of Calvé peanut butter, and for Mpanga coffee, which Jumbo even collaborated on with ImpactBuying to ensure fair wages, from Rwanda to the stores. The result is a supply chain that’s not only more efficient but also more transparent, especially in safeguarding human rights.
Challenges in scalability
The demand for ImpactBuying’s services is only expected to grow. Over the next six years, new sustainability regulations will require companies to provide greater transparency about their operations. This will lead to more users, more data, and the need to scale quickly. A challenge that will need a scalable solution without slowing down the development team.
That’s why ImpactBuying is currently building a new platform, and the Pionative Kubernetes Stack is speeding up this process significantly. With it, ImpactBuying has found the perfect balance between scalability and simplicity. Development has become much easier, and processes are running smoothly. Thanks to tools like Service Mesh, developers can build locally as if they were directly on the network. The result? Faster, more reliable updates and a platform ready for the future.
A strong partnership with Pionative
Quick responses, no hassle, and no risk of a Single-Point-of-Failure from one developer. At ImpactBuying, they see their partnership with Pionative as extremely positive.
“The collaboration with Pionative feels exactly like having an internal Operations Team. Pionative not only supports us but also challenges us and contributes ideas.”
Yoran Petrovic, Solution Architect at ImpactBuying
And the best part? All the code remains in ImpactBuying’s hands, eliminating the risk of vendor lock-in.
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Together, ImpactBuying and Pionative demonstrate how technology and collaboration can lead to sustainable, scalable solutions. The innovative ImpactBuying platform and their commitment to positive impact make this company a true leader in the industry.
Did you know...
ImpactBuying has ensured that tomato paste is no longer sold at absurdly low prices? Thanks to their efforts, workers in the supply chain now receive a fair wage for their hard work. It’s just one example of how ImpactBuying helps to ensure fair trade practices and shows companies that sustainability and profitability can go hand in hand.