New Subscribers and Previous Posts

Over the past 2 months, the subscriber base for this blog has grown to over 4,000 foodservice professionals.  There have been a number of requests for access to previous posts as background material for internal discussions and meetings.  For the new subscribers, and those of you requiring access to prior posts, the following is a brief summary of the most popular entries of the past 6 weeks along with links to access the full entry:

Group Purchasing Organization [GPO] challenges in foodservice

http://www.blacksmithapps.com/blog/index.cfm/2010/5/4/Group-Purchasing-Organization-GPO-challenges-in-foodservice

Provides a summary of the challenges facing foodservice organizations relative to controlling Group Purchasing Organization [GPO] discounts with pragmatic actions for immediate consideration.

The Proliferation of Operator Deviated Pricing

http://www.blacksmithapps.com/blog/index.cfm/2010/3/26/Operator-Deviated-Pricing

Offers a perspective on the implications of operator deviated pricing practices with practical suggestions for gaining control and guarding against profit erosion.

Push vs Pull: Distribution Bids and the Strength of Your Operator Relationships

http://www.blacksmithapps.com/blog/index.cfm/2010/3/23/Distribution-Bids-and-the-Strength-of-Your-Operator-Relationships

Presents considerations for navigating the challenges of single source foodservice distribution bids and guidelines for strategic decisions relating to sharpening an operator-focused operating model.

Trade Funds Strategy and Positioning

http://www.blacksmithapps.com/blog/index.cfm/2010/3/20/Trade-Funds-Strategy-and-Positioning

Provides an overview of the value of crafting trade strategy and positioning for foodservice organizations with practical suggestions for getting started.

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