Supermarket buying teams are facing mounting pressure—expanding categories, fewer resources, and an increasing need to balance cost efficiency with innovation. As AI replaces administrative roles, buyers are left juggling more responsibilities with less support, leading to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and heightened supply chain risks.

Traditional procurement methods are no longer enough to stay competitive. AI is transforming sourcing by expanding supplier visibility, automating qualification processes, and streamlining decision-making. Kwayga’s AI-driven platform empowers supermarket buying teams with efficiency, enabling them to discover high-quality suppliers in minutes instead of months.

The future of procurement is here. Is your team ready to embrace it?

With pressures from inflation, sustainability, and fast-changing trends, supermarket buying teams are under more pressure than ever to make smarter, faster decisions. Here’s a summary of the insights shared in our recent event, "Dragging Supermarket Buying Teams into the Digital World," on how AI and digital solutions are revolutionising buying processes.

Still sourcing food & drink suppliers like it’s 1999? 🙄 Manual processes can’t keep up with today’s supply chain challenges. AI-driven sourcing platforms offer instant access to global, verified suppliers, helping buying teams adapt faster to disruptions and trends. Smarter sourcing, more flexibility, and less stress. Curious how digital tools can transform your buying process? Read the full article to find out.

Supermarkets today face constant challenges from supply chain disruptions. While agility is key to overcoming these hurdles, it often comes at a high cost. AI offers a solution by automating tasks like supplier sourcing and inventory management, cutting costs, and boosting flexibility. Learn how AI is reshaping supply chains and helping supermarkets stay competitive in a fast-changing environment.

Gartner have stated that the future of eSourcing will be heavily influenced by the adoption of AI and GenAI, so take note in this short Kwayga article of how AI is being used by smart Supermarket Buying Teams to assist with their strategic supplier-sourcing tasks.

AI is reshaping the grocery industry, from efficient inventory management to sustainable sourcing. Check out our latest article on the transformative role of AI in grocery retail.