CASE STUDIES

Problem:

Marolio, an Argentina-based company with a registered company in Thailand, faced a challenge with their current standard approval factory. The factory was unable to provide them with the required volume due to bad catching. Marolio had a special requirement for a particular SKU that was in very low supply, and they needed to shift sourcing to two factories to meet this demand.

How JMB Helped:

Marolio sought the help of JMB to address their sourcing challenge. JMB swiftly registered the necessary paperwork and worked towards securing the contract in time before the season ended. JMB's experience and expertise enabled them to quickly source from two factories to cover Marolio's special requirements.

Result:

JMB's timely support enabled Marolio to meet their special requirement and source from two factories. Without JMB's assistance, Marolio would have faced higher prices as the season ended, resulting in significant financial losses. JMB's efficient and effective support enabled Marolio to overcome their sourcing challenge, ensuring that their production continued smoothly.

Problem:

Century Pacific, a prominent player in the Philippine food industry, needed to become more agile and hedge its purchasing post-COVID. Although they had a massive factory in the Philippines, they faced a shortage of products, which was impeding their ability to meet customer demand.

How JMB Helped:

JMB assisted Century Pacific by sourcing products from outside their factories for the first time. One of their flagship brands, 555, needed to find competitive factories in terms of price and quality, and JMB helped them with this. JMB identified multiple factories, obtained pricing and specifications, secured factories' approval for quality control, managed shipments, and post-shipment quality control, and ensured that the goods reached the corporate in various batches. The entire process, from finding the factories to the last shipment, was completed in just five months.

Result:

JMB's assistance enabled Century Pacific to become more agile and hedge their purchasing post-COVID. The identification of multiple competitive factories ensured that Century Pacific could continue to meet their customer demand despite the shortage of products from their own factory. By expanding its purchasing network, Century Pacific was able to maintain their position as a leader in the Philippine food industry.

Problem:

Geoff Austin Associate, a start-up based in the UK, faced challenges in sourcing Asian food products such as rice crackers, apples, and other new-age food products like rice, sauces, and ready meals from Southeast Asia. As a provider for Asian restaurants, it was critical for Geoff Austin Associate to ensure that the products met European standards.

How JMB Helped:

JMB assisted Geoff Austin Associate in sourcing Asian food products that met European standards. By leveraging their expertise and experience, JMB identified the right suppliers and helped to manage the entire procurement process, ensuring that the products met the required quality standards.

Result:

JMB's assistance enabled Geoff Austin Associate to source the required Asian food products, including new-age food products, that met European standards. This ensured that Geoff Austin Associate could continue to cater to Asian restaurants while providing high-quality products that met the required standards. By partnering with JMB, Geoff Austin Associate was able to streamline their procurement process and focus on growing their business.

Problem:

Fozzy Group, Ukraine's largest supermarket company, and food retail group faced significant challenges in its supply chain during the Ukraine war. The disruption in the supply chain threatened the business's ability to continue operating and providing essential goods to people.

How JMB Helped:

JMB managed to ship products to another country and continued delivery from there to Fozzy Group. Despite the confusion and delays in the supply chain, JMB convinced the factories to accept a delayed payment, ensuring that the business could continue operating and providing essential goods to people. Additionally, JMB worked with suppliers to provide support and help keep the business going.

Result:

JMB's assistance enabled Fozzy Group to overcome the challenges of supply chain disruptions during the Ukraine war. The ability to ship products to another country and continue delivery to Fozzy Group helped ensure that the business could continue operating and providing essential goods to people. JMB's efforts to work with factories and suppliers to provide support also helped ensure the business's sustainability during this challenging time. As a result, a new structure of the business has been formed, and it is now growing.

Problem:

Nautilus, a specialist brand for canned products based in France, needed support in new product development. They required help in sourcing new products such as crab meat and coconut milk, which would help to expand their product portfolio and improve their competitiveness.

How JMB Helped:

JMB supported Nautilus in new product development, helping to source new products such as crab meat and coconut milk. JMB leveraged its expertise and experience in food sourcing to identify the right suppliers and help manage the procurement process, ensuring that the products met Nautilus's quality standards.

Result:

JMB's support enabled Nautilus to expand its product portfolio and improve its competitiveness in the canned food market. The new products, such as crab meat and coconut milk, helped Nautilus to attract new customers and retain existing ones. By partnering with JMB, Nautilus was able to streamline its procurement process, improve its product offerings, and ultimately grow its business.