Internal Copilot for SKU & Translation Management

How Managed Code helped a global distributor cut internal search time by 70% and unify communication across 10 markets.

1) About the Client

A leading FMCG distributor in Eastern Europe with over 15,000 SKUs across 30+ markets and own brands in food, beauty, and household categories.
The company employs more than 500 people across export, marketing, and product teams, operating in multilingual markets from Europe to Asia.

2) The Challenge — When “Translation” ≠ “Communication”

The client faced a recurring operational bottleneck: teams were constantly re-asking the same questions about products, translations, and classifications.
Information existed — but scattered across folders, ERPs, and PDFs, without a single access point.

“We didn’t lack information. We lacked structure.”
— Head of Export Marketing

Daily requests included:

  • “What’s the correct translation of this SKU for Sweden?”
  • “Which HS code applies to this product?”
  • “How is this ingredient described in our catalog?”

The result was inefficiency, inconsistent terminology across regions, and risk of classification errors in exports and listings.

3) Where It Affected the Business

Time Waste:
Employees spent up to 40 minutes per request searching or waiting for confirmation.

Errors in Catalogs:
Small translation mistakes (“biscuit” vs. “sponge cake”) caused re-work in catalogs and even customs documents.

 Fragmented Communication:
Different teams described the same SKU differently — confusing buyers and partners.

Knowledge Bottlenecks:
Critical expertise was held by a few specialists, creating dependencies and slowdowns.

4) The Solution — Internal Copilot for Knowledge & Translation

Managed Code designed a custom Copilot that allows employees to:

  • ask natural-language questions in English, French, or local languages;
  • instantly get verified answers based on internal documentation;
  • validate product classifications and translations using the company’s glossary;
  • and learn why a certain term or phrasing is correct.

The system connects to the company’s internal sources — including Drive, SharePoint, ERP, and CRM — and interprets requests contextually, not just by keyword.

“It’s like asking the one colleague who always knows the right answer — except now everyone has access to them.”— Project Manager

5) How It Works

Function
What It Does

Question Understanding

Detects intent and context (e.g. SKU, market, language).

Document Retrieval

Searches multiple repositories simultaneously.

Term Validation

Checks consistency with the approved corporate glossary.

Contextual Explanation

Provides reasoning and source references.

Learning Loop

Adapts to corrections and expands knowledge over time.

The Copilot uses secure API connections and stays fully contained within the client’s infrastructure.

6) Key Results

70% of internal queries handled automatically
Average response time: 6 seconds
Unified glossary for 10+ markets and product lines
Self-improving accuracy based on employee feedback
Data protected within the company’s private cloud

“Our teams no longer chase files — they get answers.”
 — Export Manager,

7) Business Impact

  • –70% time reduction on internal SKU & translation requests
  • +30% faster preparation for exhibitions and listings
  • Unified terminology across departments and markets
  • Reduced manual errors in product documentation
  • Improved collaboration between marketing, export, and R&D teams

8) Outcome

The project proved how conversational systems can solve practical operational problems inside large organizations — by connecting teams, data, and language into one intelligent workflow.

It became a repeatable framework that can be applied to other corporate areas — such as HR, logistics, or finance — where teams depend on shared but fragmented knowledge.

Richard Mueller
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It took the Managed Code team five months to build the application, as initially planned. The app that Managed Code developed runs smoothly, is highly rated by users, and helps the client generate a steady profit. The team was highly communicative, and internal stakeholders were particularly impressed with Managed Code's expertise.

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CEO, RD2

Their professionalism and commitment to delivering high-quality solutions made the collaboration highly successful.
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