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Jonathan Main Assistant Director Client Services (FM) Chair of Ambient Food Product Group - TUCO TUCO President 2008/10. The benefits of buying food collaboratively (National) Access to leading national suppliers Competitive and wider choice of suppliers
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Jonathan Main • Assistant Director Client Services (FM) • Chair of Ambient Food Product Group - TUCO • TUCO President 2008/10
The benefits of buying food collaboratively (National) • Access to leading national suppliers • Competitive and wider choice of suppliers • Competitive pricing through volumes
The benefits of buying food collaboratively (National) • Access to a greater range/choice of products • Coordinated pricing information and updates • Access to professional services – logistics, market and commodity updates, economy of scale (due diligence, sustainability)…..consistency
The benefits of buying food collaboratively (National) • Manufacturers and brand support • Sourcing and stock availability • Efficient invoicing processes and payment terms (Central billing capabilities)
The benefits of buying food collaboratively (Royal Holloway - Unit) • Bespoke core lists to fit your needs • Help in analysis of products purchased v volume • Drop options per site with invoicing flexibility
The benefits of buying food collaboratively (Royal Holloway - Unit) • Multi temp delivery solution for smaller outlets • Consistency of products used/available and assurance of quality control • Financial benefit…..long term
The benefits of buying food collaboratively (Royal Holloway - Unit) • Long term benefits 1999 to 2009 • RHUL catering sales grown by 57% • Food and drink purchases only increased by 30% • Our commodity costs as a % to sales in 99 = 35.7% • Our commodity costs as a % to sales in 09 = 28.6%
The benefits of buying food collaboratively Thank you ? Questions