This decision must be consistent with the business philosophy.
Percentage mark-up vs. mark-up per case vs. market conditions
One stop shop vs. specialty vendors
Contracting commodities vs. market positions
Long term vs. weekly pricing
Primary vendor vs. multiple bids
National vs. Local vs. hybrid
Linear vs. Non Linear relationships
Have you considered wild vs. farmed, local vs.,
national, Organic vs. traditional and the cost associated?
From Dennis Waldron, President/CEO, Elmer's Restaurants Inc., 503-252-1485: "Dave pinch-hit for us while we were between purchasing & distribution directors. During the six months he was aboard with us, Dave brought so much more than just his considerable expertise to bear on our program... he also brought a confident level of professionalism that greatly impressed everyone here. Not only that, he helped source and select our next Director of Purchasing!"
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