Where is the Weak Link? Managing a Dispersed and Diverse Supplier Network
According to Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), it is estimated that around 30% of the food produced globally is lost or wasted somewhere along the food supply chain. The consequences of this food waste are huge. It means that an amount of land larger than China is used every year to produce food that no one will eat.
Agricultural supply chains are only as strong as the knowledge and practices of their farm suppliers. Therefore, more efficient communication towards the
However, for many companies, ensuring that suppliers follow the correct agronomic practices and meet product quality standards is easier said than done.
Traditional methods like field visits, training sessions, and manuals are slow, costly, and hard to scale, leading to uneven quality, delays, and missed sustainability goals.
That’s why more companies are now considering AI-powered communication for their supply chains in order to streamline advisory conversations, scale supplier education, and close the identified gaps.
One of the biggest obstacles in managing large agricultural supply chains is maintaining clear and consistent communication with farm suppliers. This is where AI-driven agronomic advisors come in, providing farmers with tailored advice, 24/7, via WhatsApp or Viber — platforms they already use daily.
AI advisors available through our turnkey solution AGRIVI AI Engage Supply Chain are trained upon verified, expert-level agronomic knowledge, which ensures that advice is not only fast and accessible, but accurate and aligned with companies’ specific production and quality standards.
And the best part? They’re white-labeled, meaning they operate under your brand, deepening supplier trust and engagement with your organization.