Redefining Operational Efficiency

The ArrowStream Advantages for Foodservice Distributors

As a central link in the foodservice supply chain, today’s distributors have unrelenting pressure to reduce costs. Through a $20 billion Network of more than 7,100 manufacturer shipping locations, ArrowStream provides logistics services to distributors that enable operational efficiencies and fundamentally improve bottom-line business results. Because ArrowStream does not make money unless our Logistics solutions are saving customers money, we deliver big results. The ArrowStream Network enables:

• Expansive routing solutions that provide greater flexibility to move product quickly
• Leveled product flow, minimizing overtime labor costs
• Reduced carbon footprint due to reduction in moves and mileage 

ArrowStream offers distributors the following logistics services:

• Inbound Logistics – ArrowStream manages logistics from manufacturers to distributors, which reduces transport costs by 8-12%, generating generous rebates for clients and their trading partners. In addition to carrier and operations management, the solution includes data collection and validation, freight conversion and shipping analytics. 

• DC Asset Utilization Optimization – ArrowStream can optimize DCs asset utilization on moves from stores back to DCs, ultimately ensuring full truckloads back to DCs and providing additional revenue opportunities.                                                          

• Freight Services – ArrowStream effectively manages dynamic and supplemental transportation needs to support special promotions, last-minute needs and additional special transport requirements.

• DC Sourcing Optimization – ArrowStream optimizes distributor networks through the rigorous analysis of current locations and partnerships to identify cost reductions and generate ongoing savings.