Call the Consultant: Knowing When You Don’t Know It All

In the restaurant industry we often have to wear many hats and are expected to provide expertise in a variety of areas.  Specifically in the area of supply chain management, we are responsible for negotiating contracts for products and services, managing distribution, sourcing, food safety and traceability, risk management, tracking and forecasting commodities, and controlling costs. Depending on how long you have been in supply chain positions for the restaurant industry, you likely have some experience in all of these areas, but you couldn’t say you are an expert at everything. That’s where third-party consultants come into play.

Do the things that made you successful, but realize that you can’t do it all. 

There is a time and a place for using a consultant, or some other third-party option to maximize the opportunities for success. In the area of supply chain for restaurants, there are numerous options for third-party resources. These range from negotiations of distribution…