Global F&B Corporation — Workforce Quality
& Merchandising Audit

Image-based annotation and compliance validation for the client's Food & Beverage merchandising operations — ensuring in-store execution quality across backstock, aisles, and coolers.

4
Task Sections
2
Business Units
Yes/No
Binary Labels
↑ Fraud
Detection Rate

Project Overview

Workgen Solutions supported the client's Food and Beverage divisions by conducting structured image-based quality audits on merchandising work completed by the silicon valley company partners deployed across retail stores.

The program involved reviewing pre-task and post-task store images submitted by field partners to evaluate in-store execution quality — covering backstock access, aisle stocking, cooler replenishment, and product putaway.

Each image submission was evaluated against structured Yes/No annotation criteria, enabling precise identification of compliance gaps, discrepancies, and potentially fraudulent submissions.

Business Units Covered

Foods Division (North America)
Snacks and food product merchandising
Beverages Division (North America)
Client's priority beverage lines

Scope of Work

Photo Audit & Labeling

Reviewed pre-task and post-task store images submitted by the silicon valley company partners via the partner portal, applying structured Yes/No annotation criteria across each submission.

Multi-Section Coverage

Evaluated four task sections per shift: Backstock Access & Usage, Fully Stocked Aisles, Fully Stocked Coolers, and Backstock Putaway — each with distinct annotation criteria.

Brand Priority Classification

Categorized brands by priority levels — distinguishing client's priority brands from competitor brands — to focus quality checks appropriately.

Fraud & Discrepancy Detection

Identified discrepancies such as mismatched sections, incorrect backroom photos, angled or out-of-scope images, and potentially fraudulent submissions to protect data integrity.

Annotation Criteria by Section

Each task section had specific, structured validation criteria applied during image review.

S1
Section 1: Backstock Access & Usage
Navigate to the backroom and locate the client backstock area
Approve (Yes) Criteria
  • client's CSD & beverage products are clearly visible
  • Photos were taken in the backroom
  • Photos feature client's products (majority client brands)
Reject (No) Criteria
  • client's CSD & beverage products aren’t clearly visible
  • Photo was not taken in the backroom
  • Photo features competitor brands (Coca-Cola, Sprite, Powerade, Fanta)
S2a
Section 2a: Fully Stocked Aisles
Stock aisle section per assigned index
Image Quality Criteria
  • Before & After photos are of the same aisle section
  • Photos directly face the shelf, clearly showing products
  • Each photo covers exactly one shelf ‘break’ section
Stocking Compliance Criteria
  • Products stocked tag-to-tag with no gaps
  • Products pulled to the front of the shelf (fronted)
  • Only client's brands stocked — no competitor placement
S2b
Section 2b: Fully Stocked Coolers
Stock assigned cooler section per index
Image Quality Criteria
  • Before & After photos show the same cooler unit
  • Photo directly faces the cooler, full unit visible top to bottom
  • Single cooler framed per photo — no multi-cooler shots
Stocking Compliance Criteria
  • Products stocked tag-to-tag and standing upright
  • Products pulled to the front of cooler shelves
  • Only client's brands stocked — no competitor products
S3
Section 3: Cart in Stocking Area
Photo of cart in the beverage aisle each time partner reloads from backroom
Approve (Yes) Criteria
  • At least 2–3 photos submitted of the cart in the stocking area
  • Products on cart are visibly different across photos (new load each time)
  • Photos taken in the beverage aisle or near the coolers (U-Boat or L-Cart used)
Reject (No) Criteria
  • Only 1 photo submitted of the cart
  • Products on cart look identical across all photos (no reload evidence)
  • Photos taken in the backroom, not in the stocking area
S4
Section 4: Backstock Putaway
Return cart and remaining client products to the backstock area
Approve (Yes) Criteria
  • client's CSD & beverage products are clearly visible
  • Photos taken in the backroom
  • Majority of products are client brands
Reject (No) Criteria
  • client's CSD & beverage products aren’t clearly visible
  • Photo not taken in the backroom
  • Majority of products are competitor brands

Tools & Process

The Silicon Valley Company Portal

Partner-submitted images reviewed via the silicon valley company platform with structured annotation workflows

Binary Labeling Framework

Yes/No validation criteria applied per task section with brand-level priority classification

Fraud Detection Logic

Structured pattern checks to flag duplicate, mismatched, or out-of-scope image submissions

Results & Impact

Structured image annotation and compliance validation delivered measurable improvements across merchandising quality and partner performance.

Improved Merchandising Compliance

Enhanced in-store brand visibility and execution accuracy for the client's products across aisles and coolers

Reduced Discrepancies & Fraud

Systematic detection and reduction of fraudulent image submissions and task execution discrepancies

Smarter Shift Allocation

Performance data enabled smarter, data-driven allocation of future shifts to high-performing partners

Stronger Retail Execution

Strengthened shelf presence and brand compliance for the client's products across participating retail locations

Why This Matters

This engagement demonstrates Workgen Solutions' capability to deliver structured image-based data annotation programs for large-scale retail operations. By applying precise Yes/No labeling frameworks and brand-level classification logic, our team transformed raw field photo submissions into clean, auditable compliance data — directly improving retail execution quality for one of the world's largest consumer goods companies.