Solutions Overview for Manufacturers

Manufacturers Overview

Unprecedented Sales Visibility

Utilize Buyers Edge Platform’s data and technology to reach operators with targeted opportunities.

Why Manufacturers Choose Buyers Edge Platform

Data Transparency

Get a clear picture of how your GPO contracts drive sales through the Buyers Edge operator universe with specific regional and operator-level visibility.

AI-Driven Sales Insights

The insights you’ve always wanted are now a reality. Buyers Edge clues you in to which operators started — or stopped — buying your products… and why.

Sales & Marketing Support

The Buyers Edge sales and marketing teams leverage our data and technology to deploy targeted campaigns that drive operators to purchase more of our suppliers’ products.

Built to drive manufacturer success

This Is Unprecedented Transparency

Our proprietary, 3-dimensional view of foodservice drives analytics and insights. Our data helps your national sales and broker teams identify new opportunities, pinpoint sales voids, manage compliance and even generate lost sales alerts.

25+ Years of Manufacturer Value

20+ Dedicated Manufacturer Growth Employees

Teams of analysts, account reps, and growth specialists drive sales for our partners.

25 Direct Contracted Suppliers

Develop customized programs with Buyers Edge to maximize the value of our network and technology.

12+ Distinct Segments

Target independent restaurants, multi-units, casinos, higher-ed, K-12, healthcare, and more.

Emerging Manufacturer Program

Special programming helps emerging manufacturers gain a foothold in the market to drive brand awareness and adoption.

Custom-Built Manufacturer Technology

The Industry's Most Powerful, AI-Driven Data Intelligence Platform

The Peak, Buyers Edge’s manufacturer portal, delivers unparalleled data access to our partners. Take a deeper dive into our data and gain insight into what customers are purchasing, who they are purchasing from, and where there may be opportunities to grow new cases — all in one easy-to-navigate dashboard.

Our Manufacturer Partners

Over 350 Top Tier Manufacturer Partners

The most powerful leaders and innovators in the foodservice industry partner with Buyers Edge to drive sales and retention.

Testimonials

Manufacturers Are Talking

Cindy Kahler
Dart Container

‟The best part of working with the Buyers Edge Platform are the new opportunities brought to us on a very regular basis.”

David Fink
Unilever Food Solutions

‟The initiatives that the Buyers Edge Platform sets with their manufacturer partners definitely sets them apart!”

Testimonials

“There are all sorts of GPO’s out there but very few seem to have the tech and support that the Buyers Edge Platform has been able to give us. Product alternatives, compliance, off contract items, it’s right at my fingertips!”

Travis Boyson
O’Reilly Hospitality, Procurement Manager

“There were savings without us having to even change anything! Don’t make the mistake I did, do it now. Not only are they going to save you money, but they will save you time.”

Clover Perrotta
Firekeepers Casino

“I’m able to go out and do the things I need to do because I don’t need to spend hours or weeks trying to get reports that I can get from Buyers Edge in a matter of minutes.”

Rhonda Busnardo
Caesars Entertainment

“They’ve made us more efficient and brought us to the next level as a supply chain team and will change your supply chain team’s output with all the data available at their fingertips.”

Jennifer Iglesia
FAT Brands, QSR Division, VP Purchasing & Supply Chain

“They make you a better company.”

Chris Devoy
Hot Table, Co-Owner

“It’s freed up a lot of bandwidth for us allowing us to provide more value to our franchisees.”

Raphael Tomlin
FAT Brands, QSR Division, Chief Supply Officer

“They are able to network their relationships and bring things to the table that otherwise would not be available to us.”

Chuck Zieseniss
Cowboy Chicken

“Having a team of people helping me out is amazing. I never thought that was something that would be available to me.”

Joel Morgan
Fizz Drinks, VP Operations

Testimonials

Travis Boyson
O’Reilly Hospitality, Procurement Manager

“There were savings without us having to even change anything! Don’t make the mistake I did, do it now. Not only are they going to save you money, but they will save you time.”

Clover Perrotta
Firekeepers Casino

“I’m able to go out and do the things I need to do because I don’t need to spend hours or weeks trying to get reports that I can get from Buyers Edge in a matter of minutes.”

Rhonda Busnardo
Caesars Entertainment

“They’ve made us more efficient and brought us to the next level as a supply chain team and will change your supply chain team’s output with all the data available at their fingertips.”

Jennifer Iglesia
FAT Brands, QSR Division, VP Purchasing & Supply Chain

“They make you a better company.”

Chris Devoy
Hot Table, Co-Owner

“It’s freed up a lot of bandwidth for us allowing us to provide more value to our franchisees.”

Raphael Tomlin
FAT Brands, QSR Division, Chief Supply Officer

“You are going to get data that you didn’t know even existed before. The entire technology side I believe has completely revolutionized how we can operate as restaurants and hotels in the hospitality business.”

David Neves
Spectrum Retirement, VP of Food and Beverage

“They are able to network their relationships and bring things to the table that otherwise would not be available to us.”

Chuck Zieseniss
Cowboy Chicken

“Having a team of people helping me out is amazing. I never thought that was something that would be available to me.”

Joel Morgan
Fizz Drinks, VP Operations

Insights & Resources

Read the latest insights that our data has uncovered about the industry. 

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