Saving Time and Resources
Mission CCSTAR is a responsive partnership that combines purchasing power through a simple, flexible system to enhance customer satisfaction.
Business Model Intergovernmental Agreement Partnership with Distributor Long-term relationships Integrate all purchases Weekly site or warehouse delivery
Goals Decrease product cost Purchase directly from manufacturer Seamless transition from commodity to purchased food items Stabilize distribution JIT inventory
Goals Continued… Reduce the number of deliveries to site Decrease distribution costs Decrease storage costs Decrease labor cost of purchasing/ accounts payable Form on-going partnership with distributor
Operations Single entity with CO commodities office Web based bid solicitations Web based school ordering with central office oversight Tracking of commodities at processors Rebate collection simplified
Operations Continued… Competitive negotiation One invoice from vendor District owns processed commodities Prompt bill payment Improved distributor cash flow