Transforming food procurement.
- Buyers, sellers and producers working across disconnected systems
- Limited visibility across the supply chain
- Manual ordering and administration
- Slow to respond to changing supply and demand
- Buyers, sellers and producers connected in one marketplace
- End-to-end supply chain visibility
- Streamlined ordering and administration
- Dynamic procurement that adapts to changing supply and demand
Food supply chains involve multiple organisations, changing availability, fluctuating prices and complex procurement processes. When systems and relationships are disconnected, administration increases and opportunities for growth, resilience and efficiency can be missed.
AgileChain Dynamic Procurement connects buyers, wholesalers, distributors and producers together in one flexible platform. It helps organisations respond quickly to changes in supply, demand and pricing while streamlining procurement, ordering and fulfilment.
By connecting every participant in the supply chain, AgileChain Dynamic Procurement opens new market opportunities, improves operational efficiency and creates more transparent, resilient and sustainable food systems.
Benefits for Buyers
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AgileChain enables product cost savings by adding new supply chains to local producers alongside existing supply chains.
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Increase your network of suppliers, from local farms to national distributors, all via one simple consolidated order on AgileChain’s dynamic procurement marketplace.
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Detailed product info, provenance, and sustainability credentials enable more informed choice before you buy.
Full transparency and traceability across the entire purchasing lifecycle is possible over time with bespoke reporting dashboards to simplify and automate data management and auditing processes.
Enjoy producing your own marketing materials via AgileChain’s Generative AI Stories tool to help you communicate to your diners and stakeholders about the great work you are doing sourcing from local producers.
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Compare products side-by-side to make choices based on more than price alone. Review qualitative aspects such as production approach taken on farm, ethics, and value.
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Consolidate multiple suppliers into one simple checkout with instant purchase order creation.
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Assign specific rights to team members based on their responsibilities.
Central admin tools allow oversight of multiple kitchens.
Fewer spreadsheets and manual approvals, freeing up time for other priorities.
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Order from any device. AgileChain’s fully responsive marketplace is loved by users for its simple, quick and easy to use interface.
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Track goods received, manage substitutions, and log queries all within one platform. Automated record keeping means less paper and spreadsheets to manage.
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AgileChain Dynamic Procurement is the chosen tech platform used by the Buying Better Food & Drink Framework hosted by The Government Procurement Agency (formerly Crown Commercial Service).
Contact us for an introduction to this compliant route to market.
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AgileChain is WCAG-compliant and government-level penetration-tested for trusted procurement.
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AgileChain harnesses state‑of‑the‑art technology, to transform efficiency. It automates routine tasks, unlocks productivity, and optimises resource use.
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AgileChain Dynamic Procurement is FREE for buyers.
Sellers: food wholesalers & distributors.
Win with customers.
Save time and cost.
Benefits for Sellers
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Access a diverse marketplace of public sector and commercial buyers, from large institutions to niche catering operators.
Grow your customer base with a flick of a switch once you have AgileChain E-Commerce established.
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Make better use of existing product data and add to it over time with AgileChain’s Data Management. By sharing more product data, you can grow your business with customers who seek it.
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AgileChain Dynamic Procurement welcomes local, regional, national, and specialist distributors and wholesalers to supply side-by-side with producers in one marketplace.
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Clearly set delivery capabilities and minimum order values, ensuring only viable orders are placed.
Manage catalogue, pricing, fulfilment capabilities, and customer relationships all in one place.
Receive consolidated, clearly split orders that save time and reduce errors, with structured purchase orders with clear references and delivery data.
Adjust pricing, availability, and product listings instantly to respond to market changes.
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Feature seasonal, local, priority or promotional products to drive buyer engagement.
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Onboard and manage upstream suppliers with visibility over their product data.
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Showcase local, seasonal, and responsibly produced products to meet buyers’ ESG goals and reroute any surplus food for redistribution to reduce food waste.
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Log and track delivery queries within the platform to keep customers happy and payments flowing.
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Plug straight into existing warehouse or order management systems with API or EDI connectivity.
Access the platform anytime, anywhere on any device.
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AgileChain harnesses state‑of‑the‑art technology, including AI, to transform efficiency. Our forward‑looking feature pipeline automates routine tasks, unlocks productivity, and optimises resource use.
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AgileChain Dynamic Procurement is an optional extra for sellers subscribing to AgileChain Data Management and E-Commerce modules. A sales transaction fee applies to revenue from new buyers.
Farmers & Producers.
Supplying made simple.
Benefits for Producers and Farmers
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Access new customers in new markets within AgileChain’s producer-friendly trading environment.
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Sell direct or through multiple distributors whilst showcasing your produce value beyond price.
Secure long-term contracts and dependable income streams by connecting with hard-to-reach institutions.
Gain exposure to a wide network of buyers including private caterers, and public sector buyers including schools and hospitals.
Not reliant on a single distributor or contract.
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Set and control your pricing with visibility over how products are listed and sold.
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Open marketplace levels the playing field for small and mid-sized producers.
Compete alongside larger suppliers in the same marketplace, with equal visibility and opportunity whilst promoting the unique attributes of your farm and produce, showcasing the value beyond price.
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Easily onboard and present your products without needing to manage direct contracts with each buyer.
AgileChain helps reduce the administrative burden associated with supply chain compliance.
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Highlight any local, seasonal and regenerative practices to meet buyers’ ESG goals and strengthen your market position.
Re-route any surplus crops for redistribution to reduce food waste.
New on your sustainability journey? We can help with that too.
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Easy to create producer profiles, clearly visible to buyers, help share your farm’s story, production methods, and sustainability credentials to stand out and win loyal customers.
Utilise AgileChain’s Generative AI marketing assistant to promote your producer story and your products.
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Update pricing, availability, and product listings in real time to match supply, seasons, and market changes.
Clearly set fulfilment capabilities and minimum order values, ensuring only viable orders are placed.
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Enjoy closer relationships with local schools, caterers, and kitchens even with a distributor delivering your products.
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Manage your orders from the field, your shop front or in the tractor.
AgileChain’s interface is fully responsive and works on any phone, tablet. laptop or desktop computer.
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AgileChain harnesses state‑of‑the‑art technology, including AI, to transform efficiency. AgileChain automates routine tasks, unlocks productivity, and optimises resource use.
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AgileChain Dynamic Procurement is an option for producers subscribing to AgileChain Data Management. A sales transaction fee applies.