CSCS®, the Sole Purchasing Agent for Applebee’s and IHOP, Renews ArrowStream Logistics Services

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--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 Applebee’s and IHOP systems has renewed its logistics contract with ArrowStream. Prior to the formation of CSCS in February 2009, Applebee’s 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. We’re very pleased that they’ve 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 ArrowStream’s 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. ArrowStream’s 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. We’re very pleased that they’ve 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 Applebee’s 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 Applebee’s 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, ArrowStream’s 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.