Case Study: How ALAB Research Streamlined Inspections with Inspection Buddy

From Manual to AI-Powered

About ALAB Research Sdn. Bhd.

ALAB Research Sdn. Bhd. is a Malaysia-based consultancy specializing in food safety compliance. Serving restaurants, food manufacturers, and catering services, ALAB provides audits, hygiene inspections, HACCP implementation, and regulatory advisory services. With a strong focus on technology, the company leverages digital tools and analytics to streamline compliance, monitor safety standards, and manage risk effectively.

The Challenge

ALAB Research faced inefficiencies in its inspection and compliance reporting processes. Traditional methods were manual, time-consuming, and prone to human error, making it difficult to meet evolving food safety standards. Inspectors struggled with fragmented workflows, subjective evaluations, and overwhelming data volumes. These issues led to delays, incomplete assessments, and increased risk of non-compliance, all while raising concerns about data validation and security.

The Solution

To modernize its inspection process, ALAB implemented Inspector Buddy, an AI-powered inspection monitoring platform developed by WPH Digital and powered by AWS. Key features include:

Automated Inspection Report Generation

AI-Powered Visual Insights

Cloud-Native Architecture

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Inspector Buddy enabled ALAB Research to modernise its inspection operations through AI and automation, reducing manual workload, increasing consistency, and aligning with complex food safety regulations. Beyond solving immediate challenges, the platform positioned ALAB for scalable, data-driven compliance across its client base.

The Results

The deployment of Inspector Buddy led to:

Reduced manual report preparation time by 40% through AI automation, letting inspectors focus on high-value tasks and on-site evaluations.

Increased assessment accuracy by 30% with AI image analysis and standard criteria, reducing human error and subjectivity.

Enabled earlier risk detection via real-time alerts and data insights, leading to a 25% drop in regulatory violations.

Achieved 20% cost savings in storage and processing through scalable cloud tools that optimized resource use.

ALAB Research improved its compliance operations by using Inspector Buddy’s AI and cloud platform to automate inspections, reduce errors, and speed up reporting. This shift enabled proactive risk management and boosted accuracy, efficiency, and ALAB’s reputation in food safety compliance.