Axfood

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Axfood

A global FMCG leader faced security and compliance issues across supply chains, manufacturing systems, and e-commerce platforms. With a centralized CLM solution, they gained full certificate visibility, eliminated supply chain disruptions, secured customer data, and cut management efforts by 70%.

Challenge

A global FMCG company with operations in numerous countries faced challenges in securing their complex supply chain, manufacturing systems, and e-commerce platforms. They were managing certificates across thousands of systems including production line equipment, inventory management systems, logistics platforms, and customer-facing e-commerce sites. The company experienced security incidents related to compromised certificates, supply chain disruptions, and inconsistent security practices across different regions.

Solution Implemented

The company implemented a comprehensive CLM solution tailored for FMCG operations:

  • Centralized certificate management with regional deployment for global operations 
  • Automated certificate discovery and inventory across manufacturing and supply chain systems
  • Integration with industrial control systems and IoT devices in production facilities 
  • Secure certificate management for e-commerce platforms and customer data systems 
  • Automated renewal workflows with configurable lead times for critical systems
  • Role-based access control with segregation of duties between IT and operational teams 

Results and Benefits

  • 100% visibility into certificates across all manufacturing and supply chain systems 
  • Eliminated certificate-related supply chain disruptions 
  • Enhanced security of customer data on e-commerce platforms 
  • 70% reduction in certificate management efforts
  • Improved compliance with industry standards and regional regulations