SYSCO Corporation is the largest Foodservice marketer and distributor in North America; we offer unparalleled expertise in all aspects of the foodservice industry, going far beyond just distribution. At SYSCO, we take our customers’ success personally- and we are committed to providing the industry expertise, breadth of product, dedicated services and constant innovation that will help our customers achieve their business goals. SYSCO also brings an extraordinary range of capabilities and valuable services to acute and extended-care healthcare operations. Sysco employs hundreds of chefs and dietitians throughout our organization to support the special needs of healthcare.

Sysco offers the following value added solutions and resources:

Culinary Salon, one-on-one consultation in conjunction with suppliers and brokers to review purchase history and identify cost saving opportunities. The following are examples of what is covered in a culinary salon:

• Menu ideas – Garnishing/Plate Presentation
• Focus on Center of the Plate – proteins
• Product selection/consolidation (specs)
• Identify products and services to reduce labor, control cost, and increase profitability
• Industry trends/Regulatory Compliance
• Operations factors (labor, space, equipment)
• Specialty products (sugar-free, etc.)

Business Review Process, one-on-one customer assistance to provide cost-effective product options for product standardization and cost reduction, while reviewing program return maximization. This may be done in conjunction with a Culinary Salon or product cuttings. Some topics covered are as follows:

• Purchasing analysis and trends
• Cost Effective Product Selection
• Incentive analysis and DSO trend (payment) – earned vs. potential
• Manufacturer analysis/savings impact report (line item detail available)
• Service level reporting
  

Pricing and Contact Information

If you are a current Sysco customer, make sure you are accessing the Care Purchasing/Sysco contract. If you are not a Sysco customer, fax current copies of your dietary distributor invoices, and Care Purchasing will compile a comparative price analysis. Invoices should be faxed to 561-243-3733, Attn: Care Purchasing Services.

For more information or clarification, please call Care Purchasing Services at 1-800-543-3491.

The Sysco Partnership:

Cost Management Solutions

Business Review Process: Product Efficiency analysis

Ingenium Value Added Services

Culinary Salon and product evaluation

Food Safety, Quality Assurance, Recall Notification & Disaster Planning

Menus, Scaled Recipe Solutions, and Nutritional Information

Continuing Education Opportunities

Performance-based Incentive Eligibility