ArrowStream,
a leading provider of logistics services and supply chain management
technology for the foodservice industry, announced today that
Centralized Supply Chain Services, LLC, (CSCS), the sole purchasing
agent for the Applebees and IHOP systems has renewed its logistics
contract with ArrowStream. Prior to the formation of CSCS in February
2009, Applebees had been an ArrowStream customer, signing with
ArrowStream more than 3 years ago.
“CSCS is entirely focused on providing value for their members, and that
makes them a terrific partner for ArrowStream. Were very pleased that
theyve renewed their logistics services with ArrowSteam and look
forward to continuing a long and mutually beneficial relationship”
ArrowStream Logistics provides optimization, procurement and execution
of inbound freight to:
Manage inbound logistics from manufacturers to distributors
Aggregate volume across all of its customers to secure best freight
pricing
Supplier and DC sourcing optimization, through analysis of current
locations and sourcing strategies to identify cost reductions and
generate ongoing savings.
CSCS, which also uses ArrowStreams OnDemand supply chain platform,
cited reductions in landed costs in the form of rebates to its members
and increased supply chain efficiencies as primary drivers for its
renewal of ArrowStream logistics services.
More than 3 years into our relationship, ArrowStream continues to help
CSCS add value to its members. ArrowStreams diligent freight
optimization and execution helps ensure continuity of supply. Their
creative and strategic approaches to supply chain optimization have
generated significant savings over the past two years, said David
Parsley, President and CEO, CSCS.
CSCS is entirely focused on providing value for their members, and that
makes them a terrific partner for ArrowStream. Were very pleased that
theyve renewed their logistics services with ArrowSteam and look
forward to continuing a long and mutually beneficial relationship, said
Rodger Mullen, President of ArrowStream.
About Centralized Supply Chain Services, LLC
Centralized Supply Chain Services, LLC, (CSCS) based in Lenexa, Kansas
is the sole purchasing agent for the Applebees and IHOP systems,
serving over 3,300 restaurants combined. CSCS is responsible for the
procurement of food, paper and disposable products as well equipment
products and services that support all restaurants for both the
Applebees and IHOP brands.
About ArrowStream
With its unrivaled $20 billion logistics network
that includes over 7,100 manufacturer shipping locations and its
powerful OnDemand supply chain management platform, ArrowStream has
become the long-term solution provider of choice for foodservice restaurant
chains, distributors
and manufacturers.
Listed as a top 3PL in 2010 by Food Logistics,
ArrowStreams dual focus on logistics and best-of-breed
technology give businesses end-to-end, real-time supply chain data that
better informs strategic decision making, improves operations, and
reduces costs:
For Restaurant Chains ArrowStream provides world-class supply
chain management software and logistics services that enable supply
chain visibility, improve food cost and logistics cost management,
generate generous rebates, and ensure the continuity of supply.
For Distributors ArrowStream Logistics services provide
foodservice distributors with a game-changing solution for achieving
tremendous levels of operational efficiency, increasing asset
utilization, reducing costs and delivering significant rebates to
customers.
For Manufacturers ArrowStream Logistics offers manufacturers
the opportunity to outsource their entire logistics process, letting
manufacturers focus on what they do best.
For more information, please visit www.arrowstream.com
or call us at 312-676-3240.

Source: Business Wire