ImpactBuying: Sustainability hand in hand with technology
ImpactBuying is a company that truly makes a
difference. With their supplier and product portal,
retailers from around the world can streamline their
procurement processes and make them more sustainable. The platform allows users to input all necessary ESG information in one place. From farmers in Argentina to the shelves at Albert Heijn for a jar of AH 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 and environmental impact.
Challenges in scalability
The demand for ImpactBuying’s services is only expected to grow. Over the coming 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.
The solutions: Kubernetes! That’s why ImpactBuying is currently building a new platform powered by the Pionative Kubernetes Stack. This environment is designed for scalibility using Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and is continuously updated by Pionative. With solutions like Service Mesh, it provides an easy-to-use development environment. Developers can work locally as though they're directly connected to the network. The result? Faster, more reliable updates and a platform ready for the future.
“We’re proud to contribute to a fair and transparent supplychain with our Kubernetes platform!”
Pieter van der Giessen, Co-Founder at Pionative
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? This Managed Kubernetes Platform runs entirely in ImpactBuying’s own cloud environment. This gives them full control over their system and flexibility for the future. Additionally, all infrastructure code (IaC) is housed directly within ImpactBuying’s ecosystem.
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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 helped a significant number of procurement teams in Dutch supermarkets align their goals with sustainability objectives? These teams now focus not only on securing the lowest prices but also on ensuring product quality and safeguarding human rights. 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.
A scalable platform
A secure system that grows with the increasing demands of customers.
Faster development
Thanks to a Service Mesh, developers can work locally with a powerful Kubernetes backend.
Focus on innovation
Pionative's management of the Kubernetes platform frees up ImpactBuying to concentrate on development.
No Single Point of Failure
The platform is always managed by a team of engineers (Pionative), ensuring it doesn't rely on a single developer.