 Large supercenters and discounters have the volume and the shelf space to achieve greater efficiencies, obtain larger discounts,charge fees for prime shelf space, and require suppliers to manage their own inventories.
Driven by broad regionaldifferences and current operating efficiencies, the move to Demand Driven Supply Chains is the next great innovation.
For example, regional and local supermarket chains are now focusing on improved inventory management, inbound and outbound transportation costs, and outsourcing non-core functions.
They are leveraging specialty expert groups such as FoodLink to connect retailers, wholesalers and suppliers for fast, efficient and competitive ways to buy and sell perishable goods.
Learn more at the Foodlink website.
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