Steps to Anchor Items in Distribution
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Bringing new items into a distribution center can be an intimidating process, so we want to layout it out for you!
Below are steps you can take to anchor our products a distribution center near you!
- Primary Contact at the campus connects Red Plate Foods sales representative with their Broadline Distribution Rep to provide:
- List of requested items
- Estimated weekly usage per item – 3-5 cases/week per product to request a new item
- If you weekly usage is not projected at 3-5 cases, we can assemble a group of accounts to meet the minimum. You can assist by introducing us to other organizations that pull from the same distribution.
- Campus employee submits a NIR (New Item Request) Form to Sysco (or preferred distribution center) for each product
- Red Plate Foods rep provides Letter of Guarantee to Sysco (or preferred distribution center)– This letter states we will buy-back any remaining inventory that doesn’t move before a specified date. This releases the burden of inventory from the anchor account.
- Broadline Distribution representative will have their team contact Red Plate Foods to provide MOQ (minimum order quantity) and any other requested information to get set up in their warehouse.
- Red Plate Foods representative will ensure a PO is received from Sysco (or preferred distribution center) in a timely manner, and tells the campus when products are stocked/available to order through Sysco.
- Red Plate Sales Representative will check in periodically to ensure product remains available for order
For more info and support, contact sales@redplatefoods.com to connect with our sales team.