When and where will the recovery from COVID-19 start? ArrowStream is leveraging data to give the industry direction.
State authorities closed the restaurants and should lead the open, signaling that the consumer return will be regional. Given this, we’ve been monitoring the states that are faring the best with COVID-19 in a new model so the industry can anticipate the restart.
ArrowStream's COVID-19 State Ranking Model measures each states' coronavirus response and risk suggesting the potential of where restaurants could return to a closer-to-normal business environment first and provide clues into supply chain disruption. Several variables are considered to make up the top 15 rankings and we will update the model on a weekly basis given how quickly the landscape is changing. Access the most recent model here.
David Maloni from ArrowStream explains in the below video more details on how to use and read the model:
As restaurant chains look to monitor their supply chain operations during COVID-19, purchasing teams can use ArrowStream’s Restaurant Purchasing Trends to compare their data to a benchmark representing 80 restaurant chain operators selected from the overall ArrowStream network.
Looking at some of the top purchasing categories during the current environment, our data trends show the weekly total purchases by product category across ArrowStream’s restaurant chain network.
We will update these trends on a weekly basis and as the restaurant landscape changes, we will also add new categories.
During this time, restaurant operators are seeking suppliers for critical items such as cleansers and cleaning supplies, as well as take-out packaging to support a focus on drive-thru and carryout business.
We have tapped into our Supplier Discovery database to produce a downloadable list of the suppliers in our network who may be able to provide operators the product they need to support their operations.
Our list includes suppliers who may be able to offer:
Download our Cleaning & Packaging Supplier List
Next Webinar: April 28 | 11:00am CDT
ArrowStream economists continue to monitor the impact on the restaurant industry and supply chain in order to provide assistance, insights and guidance to our customers and network.
Please join us for our next discussion on April 28th as we hear from industry experts and supply chain partners who will share their perspectives on how the restaurant landscape has changed and what they’re considering for recovery. Register for next webinar
If you missed the April 7th Town Hall, watch the recorded webinar here.
If you would like to discuss COVID-19 disruptions to the foodservice industry and supply chain, please schedule a call with ArrowStream's chief economist, David Maloni.
Our agile process and remote workforce ensures that our technology development is not disrupted in times of urgency. As impacts to your supply chain evolve, our product team has developed, and will continue to develop, additional specialized dashboard reports to help our customers more easily manage operations and quickly address new questions or issues. Login to use COVID-19 dashboards.
As always, our customer success team is fully staffed and readily available to help. In addition to the regular day-to-day virtual support we offer, customers can also expect ongoing communication for specialized training resources to address issues brought on by COVID-19, such as managing inventory and DC POs.
Ongoing communication to customers will address details on our virtual support and training resources in our online Knowledge Center. Please don't hesitate to contact support@arrowstream.com with any questions or concerns.
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