Slate Eliminated 30% Redundant Research by Fixing State-of-the-Art Discovery Gaps for a Leading Dairy Company
40%
6-month
reduction in redundant research by eliminating duplicated efforts on existing innovations.
faster development cycles
by ensuring R&D teams focus on novel discoveries rather than reinvention.
Company Overview
As one of Asia’s leading dairy manufacturers, this company specializes in producing high-quality dairy products, including liquid milk, yogurt, cheese, and infant formula. With a strong market presence and commitment to R&D, the company integrates global research partnerships to drive innovation. Backed by cutting-edge R&D centers and a robust supply chain, it continuously develops nutritious, market-leading dairy solutions.
Industry:
Dairy
Employees:
15,000+
Use Case:
State-of-the-Art Research Discovery
The challenge
Blind Spots in State-of-the-Art Discovery Led to Wasted Research Effort
In the highly competitive dairy industry, where innovation speed defines market leadership, the company’s R&D team relied on continuous research to develop next-generation solutions. However, despite significant R&D investments, their teams were unknowingly replicating existing innovations. This lack of visibility into global advancements led to:
- 30% of R&D resources wasted on duplicating research already conducted by European universities and startups.
- Delayed market entry, as critical development cycles stretched six months beyond necessity, turning potential innovations into obsolete afterthoughts.
- Limited visibility into global research frontiers, restricting the ability to discover cutting-edge industry advancements.
- Loss of market share, while competitors capitalized on emerging technologies, the company was trapped in an endless cycle of rediscovery.
“Our teams were working tirelessly, only to realize later that similar research had already been done elsewhere. This was frustrating and demoralizing. We needed a way to ensure our efforts were truly innovative.”
The Solution
Structured Database Containing All the Global Research Happening in their Domain
The company implemented Slate’s structured research database which contains all global microbiology and fermentation research in the last 10 years. The database is updated monthly to ensure continuous access to the latest discoveries.
Slate’s solution provided:
- Comprehensive research clusters: Slate’s database organized global research into targeted clusters based on scientific challenges, like:
- Sterilisation technologies
- Milk separation
- Probiotic culture development
- Starter culture optimization
- Bacteriophage resistance
- Biopreservation techniques
- Novel fermentation pathways
Slate research database provided targeted insights by clustering information into relevant research areas. Teams immediately accessed the latest breakthroughs relevant to their work.
Scientists working on probiotic culture development can now directly access the latest breakthroughs, reducing the time spent on exploratory research. Similarly, teams focused on starter culture optimization and bacteriophage resistance gained quick access to existing solutions, preventing redundant experiments.
This AI-powered approach allowed their R&D teams to stay ahead of the competition by proactively integrating state-of-the-art research into their work.
“We needed a research intelligence tool that could provide us global research data in a structured manner. Something that could tell us what’s happening in labs worldwide before we invest months into an idea.”
- Scientist-driven accessibility: Direct access for scientists to research clusters relevant to their work, reducing the time spent searching for relevant papers.
- Customized alerts for clusters: Monthly updates on particular clusters for emerging discoveries ensured that researchers worked with the latest insights rather than outdated or redundant knowledge.
- Enhanced knowledge discovery with AI: Slate’s AI-powered system enabled researchers to access the latest state-of-the-art advancements by simply asking the platform. With AI, researchers quickly retrieve the most relevant, cutting-edge research tailored to their needs.
The result
State-of-the-Art Research Visibility Enabled Breakthrough Dairy Innovations
Slate helped the company optimize its R&D workflow, eliminate wasted efforts, and position itself as a leader in dairy innovation. By having access to global research insights, the company is now equipped to drive scientific advancements and accelerate product development.
With Slate, the company achieved significant breakthroughs:
- 30% reduction in redundant research: By eliminating duplicate R&D efforts, the company redirected resources to innovate more instead of re-exploring existing solutions.
- Clear product roadmaps based on verified research: Instead of trial-and-error, scientists now have data-driven insights guiding innovation pipelines.
- Early identification of emerging trends: With access to global microbiology research advancements, the company detected and capitalized on new opportunities before competitors, ensuring the first-mover advantage.
- Evidence-based research directions: Scientists now make informed decisions based on timely discovery of state-of-the-art research, reducing guesswork and improving innovation outcomes.
"The impact was immediate. We have a clear vision of where the industry is heading and how we should position ourselves. We now focus our efforts where they truly matter, and our innovations are ahead of the competition rather than lagging behind."
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