Case Study: 3 FMCG Company achieves faster challenge testing and 220 hours of monthly productivity gains with Reshape Biotech

How FMCG challenge testing was transformed with Reshape

a top 3 FMCG company's personal care division faced a significant challenge in its microbiology lab, where senior scientist Matt Rienzo and his team struggled with the labor-intensive and time-consuming process of microbial challenge testing to ensure product safety. The traditional methods were inefficient, creating scheduling conflicts and limiting their capacity to run tests for developing new, natural preservation strategies. To address this, the company partnered with Reshape Biotech.

Reshape Biotech implemented its Microbiology Platform, which automated the challenge tests and provided precise tracking of microbial growth. This solution digitalized the entire process, enabling 24/7 experiments, remote project management, and enhanced collaboration. The results were substantial: the company achieved a 72% faster time to result, gained 220 hours of productivity per month, and significantly reduced plastic waste from failed assays.