REWE

With the implementation of Topo’s Sourcing Module, REWE Far East has achieved a 50% reduction in time spent on sourcing-related supplier communications.

Topo and REWE Far East (RFE) have partnered to digitize RFE’s sourcing operations and enable seamless collaboration between buyers, suppliers, and internal teams. Since the introduction of Topo’s Sourcing Module, RFE has reduced the time spent on supplier email communication by 50%. In addition, the company has achieved a 25% time saving in consolidating multiple product offers, thanks to Topo’s low-code platform.

RFE selected Topo to digitize and automate its sourcing processes in response to ongoing supply chain challenges, particularly those arising during and after the pandemic.

“Topo Solutions’ Sourcing platform helps REWE Far East users work more efficiently and provides greater transparency across our sourcing activities — allowing us to focus on what matters most,”
said Patric Gehlhaus, General Manager, Operations, Hong Kong, REWE Far East.

“Topo’s team also ensures our digital sourcing software remains up to date and future-proof through their agile approach.”

Before adopting Topo, RFE’s teams relied heavily on emailing individual suppliers for data and manually consolidating information across multiple Excel spreadsheets, resulting in complex and time-consuming workflows.

“We have helped REWE Far East build more collaborative and connected sourcing and supply chain operations through increased visibility, automation, and standardization across its sourcing activities in Asia,”
said Tobias Grabler, Chief Operating Officer, Topo.

“RFE came to us to transform its sourcing, streamline supplier communication, reduce manual effort, and introduce flexibility, scalability, and customization — and we delivered.”

Since the successful implementation of the system two years ago, RFE has seen significant operational improvements. These include a faster and more efficient inquiry process, with the ability to send bulk requests and generate product overviews directly within the platform—eliminating the need to consolidate multiple Excel files received via email.

Topo Solutions has also enhanced RFE’s visibility and decision-making by providing a centralized platform to evaluate and recommend suppliers based on key criteria such as performance, price, quality, lead times, and on-time delivery records.

REWE Group, headquartered in Cologne, Germany, operates across 21 European countries through supermarkets, discount stores, DIY stores, and travel agencies.

To learn more about Topo and REWE Far East’s digital transformation of global sourcing, download the full case study here.