Case Study: a food safety, testing, and certification client scales product adoption with Vaco

Food Safety, Testing, and Certification Client completes 25 placements in two years with Vaco

A food safety, testing, and certification client struggled to scale its operations due to significant gaps in its technical talent. The company needed specialists in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and data engineering who also possessed client-facing skills and regulatory knowledge, but previous vendors had failed to deliver qualified candidates. This limited internal capacity hindered the implementation and customization of its SaaS product, slowing customer adoption. Vaco was enlisted to address this critical challenge.

Vaco implemented a strategic, relationship-first approach that prioritized quality over volume. This evolved the partnership from contract PLM hiring to supporting full-time strategic hires across multiple functions. The solution delivered approximately 25 placements over two years, including six full-time hires in high-impact roles. This enabled the client to scale operations, enhance customer support, and build a strong internal team, positioning Vaco as a long-term strategic growth partner.