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SOLON, Ohio—To simplify the process of finding contract manufacturers (CMs) in the food and beverage sector, PartnerSlate, a leading technology platform connecting brands with manufacturers, is partnering with RangeMe, the premier product discovery platform. This collaboration aims to provide RangeMe subscribers with seamless access to PartnerSlate’s AI-driven Co-Manufacturer Marketplace, which matches consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands with manufacturers that meet their production needs.
Through this partnership, RangeMe subscribers will receive free or discounted access to PartnerSlate’s platform, enabling them to find suitable CMs faster and with less hassle. According to Vince Tseng, CEO of PartnerSlate, this partnership addresses one of the most pressing challenges for growing brands: scaling production quickly to meet demand.
“RangeMe is the ultimate tool to help brands unlock new distribution channels,” said Tseng. “For many of those brands, scaling production quickly is a stressful hurdle to meeting those new purchase orders (POs). We’re thrilled to help brands find their next production partner quickly and with far less stress.”
Streamlining the Search for Manufacturers
The integration allows RangeMe subscribers to connect directly with PartnerSlate’s database of more than 7,000 CMs. Brands can create detailed project listings, which are optimized and anonymized by a PartnerSlate matching advisor. Using AI, the platform then matches the project to manufacturers with the appropriate capabilities and capacity. Within a week, most listings receive three to five connection requests from interested manufacturers.
“PartnerSlate was a huge help when we found ourselves searching for a new partner for upcoming retail distribution,” said Kristina Mallon, VP of Operations at Deux, a better-for-you snack company. “The platform streamlines early conversations and saved us a huge amount of time by matching us with partners that already had the capabilities we were looking for.”
This service is particularly valuable for brands that have just secured a major distribution deal and need to quickly scale their production capacity, as well as for fast-growing companies looking to expand their manufacturing capabilities.
Transforming a Time-Consuming Process
“Finding the right contract manufacturer can be a very challenging and time-intensive process for emerging brands, who already have a lot on their plates,” said Vir Satyan, SVP of Supplier Success at RangeMe. “Through this new partnership, they can drastically reduce the time it takes to find the right contract manufacturer from weeks or months to just a few days.”
RangeMe Premium and Pro subscribers can access PartnerSlate’s project listing services free of charge (normally $199 per project), while Starter and Free subscribers can take advantage of discounted rates.
About PartnerSlate and RangeMe
PartnerSlate leverages AI to predictively match CPG brands with manufacturers, contract packagers, and private-label suppliers, fostering productive partnerships with unprecedented speed. Venture-backed by leading firms such as Supply Change Capital and Cleveland Ave, PartnerSlate is a trusted solution for brands looking to streamline their supply chain.
RangeMe, an ECRM company, is a leading online platform that connects suppliers with retailers, helping brands grow their retail relationships. RangeMe has become an indispensable tool for the CPG industry by streamlining product discovery and supplier-buyer interactions.
The partnership between PartnerSlate and RangeMe promises to usher in a new era of efficiency for food and beverage brands, the companies say, making it easier for them to scale their operations and meet growing consumer demand.
