Scrape McCain FS Product Availability & Stock Status Across B2B Platforms Case Study by Actowiz Solutions

Executive Summary

Frozen food brands like McCain FS face frequent Out-of-Stock (OOS) issues, inconsistent distributor supply, and incomplete SKU visibility across B2B procurement platforms. Actowiz Solutions developed a real-time scraping and monitoring system to track SKU availability, pack-size accuracy, OOS duration, distributor gaps, and assortment completeness across Udaan, Amazon Business, BigBasket B2B, JumboTail, Swiggy Minis, and Zomato Procurement.

The result: 34% reduction in OOS time, 21% improvement in SKU availability, and stronger distributor accountability.

Introduction

The frozen food service industry relies on consistent availability of fast-moving SKUs. McCain FS products like French Fries, Aloo Tikki, Cheese Shots, and Smiles are widely used by QSRs, cloud kitchens, cafés, hotels, and institutional buyers.

But B2B platforms frequently show:

• Out-of-stock items
• Missing SKUs
• Incorrect pack sizes
• Distributor-level inconsistencies
• City-wise assortment gaps

McCain FS partnered with Actowiz Solutions to gain real-time visibility across B2B procurement channels.

Client Background

McCain FS supplies frozen potato and snack products across India. Their business depends heavily on B2B marketplaces for daily HoReCa orders. They needed unified visibility across Udaan, Amazon Business, JumboTail, BigBasket B2B, Swiggy Minis, and Zomato Procurement.

Business Problem

A. Frequent OOS Spikes

Frozen SKUs went OOS for 12–70+ hours.

B. Distributor-Level Gaps

Mismatch in pack sizes, MOQ, and stock levels.

C. City-Wise Assortment Failures

Some cities listed full assortment; others showed only 2–3 SKUs.

D. Listing Accuracy Issues

Incorrect images, outdated SKUs, incomplete descriptions.

E. No Central Dashboard

No way to track real-time availability or compare platforms.

Why Frozen B2B Supply Chains Fail

• Cold-chain failures
• Distributor delays
• Inconsistent replenishment cycles
• Seller-level data mismatches
• Temperature-controlled transport limitations

Real-time scraping became essential for visibility.

Why McCain FS Needed Real-Time Data

• Daily monitoring of availability
• Distributor accountability
• SKU normalization across platforms
• Listing accuracy validation
• Predictive replenishment planning

Actowiz Solutions' Approach

Actowiz built a multi-layer scraping architecture:

• High-frequency crawlers
• SKU normalization engine
• City-wise distributor mapping
• Dashboard + API delivery

Scraping Architecture

Layer 1: High-Frequency Crawler Engine

Tracks availability, price, seller info, MOQ, pack size.

Layer 2: SKU Normalization

Unifies naming variations like:

• McCain FF 6mm
• McCain Straight Cut Fries 2.5kg

Layer 3: City-Wise Availability Mapping

Mapped 18+ cities and 120+ sellers.

Layer 4: Dashboard + API

Alerts for OOS, listing errors, MOQ changes, and delays.

Platforms Covered

• Udaan
• Amazon Business
• BigBasket B2B
• JumboTail
• Swiggy Minis
• Zomato Procurement

Insights Delivered

• OOS hotspots identified
• Missing pack sizes fixed
• Distributor gaps exposed
• Listing inaccuracies corrected
• Predictive replenishment enabled

Business Impact

A. 34% Reduction in OOS Duration

Faster replenishment & improved distributor coordination.

B. 21% Improvement in SKU Availability

Better assortment across platforms.

C. Stronger Distributor Accountability

Performance tracking enabled SLAs.

D. Improved Planning

Better inventory alignment for high-demand regions.

E. Enhanced Buyer Trust

Correct listings boosted visibility & repeat purchases.

Client Feedback

"Actowiz Solutions gave us complete visibility into our B2B platform performance. We reduced OOS time, improved listings, and supported HoReCa clients more efficiently."

— National Sales Head, McCain FS

Why Choose Actowiz Solutions

• Expertise in B2B scraping
• Real-time stock intelligence
• SKU accuracy engine
• Scalable globally
• Dashboard & API support