Mid-Atlantic
Weekly Newsletter / March 18, 2016
Tips and TidBits- Special Order vs. One Time Punch Transfers
We have recently discovered some confusion between Special Order and One Time Punch Transfers.
Special Order
Initially, we should approach these situations as non stock and start by reaching out to Dave Weaver. The purpose of a Special Order is to efficiently bring in inventory without creating a slot and stocking. This process is automated and is followed throughout each of the Gordon Food Service divisions.
One Time Punch Transfers
As a backup to our Special Order system, we implemented one time punches where we transfer in inventory from Imperial or Taunton. The purpose is to have an alternative solution to continue to fulfill the needs of our customers. This process is manual allowing great room for error, therefore we use this as a last resort. A New Item Request with the required information (GFS item code, Description, Quantity, Price etc.) should be sent through the NIR process as a one time punch. As mentioned, these one time punches are a last resort after Special Order (Dave Weaver) and drop ships are addressed.
New Item Requests
Marketing continues to work on our product mix through varies avenues. Your Active Stock list is updated frequently and can be found on the Mid-Atlantic Sales and Marketing site. To view, click the below link.
Product Gaps: Shortenings, Oils, Spices, and Condiments:
We asked that you complete our first survey to help fill product gaps among shortenings, oils, spices, and condiments. We will begin to dissect the results of the survey to help better fill the needs.
You will receive our next survey once we wrap up our first.
Controlled:
We have wrapped up phase 2 which included the remaining items excluding National Chain. These items will be displayed on the Active Stock list on Monday.
It is extremely important we eliminate all risk in shorting the customers these products were controlled for. To prevent, please communicate ALL usage on these items.
To date, we have opened 225 totals items to the street.
Discontinued Blow Out Items- Need to Clean up the Slots
You will be directed to the Blow Out documents by clicking on the bar below.
594192 - Angus Chuck Beef Patties 2Z - Grand Champion
599791 - Applewood Smoked Laid-Out Bacon 13-17 2-10# - Hormel
513173 - Ground Chicken 4-5#- Tyson
New Items in STOCK!!!
242742 - Tzatziki Sauce 4-.5Gal - Olympia Foods
304395 Seafood Cocktail Sauce 6-10- Heinz
121620 - Tri-Color Corn Raw Tortilla Chips 3-10# - Mission Foods
Long Inventory Blow Out
We are a bit long on inventory on these items. We are offering hot pricing on "long" cases to help stabilize inventory and avoid the dreaded and very expensive liquidation. Please note these items are not being discontinued.
Lets work together to ensure we do not liquidate. Please click on the link below to review all of the items we NEED your help on. The list reviews the items and the cases at risk.
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Mid-Atlantic Insider
Our weekly Insider can be found on the Mid-Atlantic site under Marketing Information.
This is a great resource to view market trends, new items, and discontinued items.
Cheese
CME makes continue to trade at lower levels due to the supply over demand in the marketplace. Speculators feel this will continue in the short term.
Eggs
Liquid eggs continue to be tight due to the Avian Influenza epidemic. Industry continues to work toward re-balancing supply. Expect the industry disruption to last through early to mid-summer. Within shell eggs, retail demand is good and supplies are adequate.
Butter
Butter production remains strong as inventory builds after holiday orders have been filled; trading is relatively soft this week with pricing softening a bit and futures close to current spot pricing.