6 Ways the Supply Chain Enables Superior Food Experiences

6 Ways the Supply Chain Enables Superior Food Experiences
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Serving quality food that satisfies residents is an ongoing challenge for long-term care communities. It requires the ability to purchase foods that meet nutritional needs yet also taste good and fit within budget. A comprehensive network of local, regional and national suppliers across the food supply chain solves this challenge by delivering a broad offering of the highest quality foods and produce.

  • Price protections based on specific commodity indexes, which safeguards against sudden price increases.
  • Predetermined pricing caps that won't change and contract terms that dictate the timing of price adjustments.
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GPOs offer a variety of ways to manage costs, such as pre-established distributor mark-ups and secured prices on volatile items like turkey, eggs and produce. Savings strategies include:

  • Price protections based on specific commodity indexes, which safeguards against sudden price increases.
  • Predetermined pricing caps that won't change and contract terms that dictate the timing of price adjustments.
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A GPO can create a custom food program based on a communities unique needs. Consultative services identify specific pain points, then craft a solution to solve them. This can include recommendations for switching products to meet nutrition needs and quality standards at lower prices.

  • GPOs offer continuing education opportunities for communities to optimize food products and services.
  • Consultants offer proven process improvements that help communities enhance their cash flow. 
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Some food suppliers offer fresh produce from local and regional sources. This enables locally grown foods to be available in the food supply chain. For example, PRO*ACT is a supplier that links GPOs with fresh produce direct from famers.

  • Some food suppliers offer farm-fresh produce to meet organizations' sustainable food needs.
  • A fresh food supply chain provides a level of assurance that produce has been grown, harvested and handled using sustainable practices.
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Want better tasting food to improve resident satisfaction?  A GPO can meet your needs.

  • The ability to provide quality food with superior taste can reduce unused products by up to 50% in some cases.
  • A GPO can work with customers to research, purchase and maintain food-specific capital equipment that best serves your needs and budget. 
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GPOs help communities maximize their food purchases with management tools, business reports and regular reviews that provide insights into food purchasing.

  • US Foods and Sysco, food distribution companies, offer a powerful suite of reporting, tracking and monitoring capabilities, ensuring food safety and traceability support.
  • Data and analytic solutions, available through supply chain partners, provide insights into pricing to optimize food spend and streamline purchasing.
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