1. Jonathan Main
Assistant Director Client Services (FM)
Chair of Ambient Food Product Group - TUCO
TUCO President 2008/10

2. The benefits of buying food collaboratively
(National)
Access to leading national suppliers
Competitive and wider choice of suppliers
Competitive pricing through volumes

3. 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

4. The benefits of buying food collaboratively
(National)
Manufacturers and brand support
Sourcing and stock availability
Efficient invoicing processes and payment terms (Central billing capabilities)

5. 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

6. 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

8. 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%

10. The benefits of buying food collaboratively
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