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• Review your supplier list and identify where consolidation could occur
• Review your order/delivery cycles- optimizing your order quantities will reduce time, labor, and potentially provide better overall costs (reduced time to put away, inventory and labor). Remember, as a Premier Member you may be eligible to earn the Drop Size Incentive.
• Evaluate your use of commodity items and look for a low-cost alternative or brand
  • Pastas, Rice, Canned Fruits and Vegetables, Disposables, Frozen Fruits and Vegetables, Breads or Doughs, Flour, Sugar, Grains, Proteins etc.
• Buy in Bulk if possible (less packaging more product)
• Move away from portion packed items - they are higher cost due to packaging
• If you are not already a Premier member, consider joining Group Purchasing Organization PREMIER to help reduce your overall food cost
• If you are already a Premier member:
  • Maximize use of CMA products for ingredients to see lower prices directly on your invoices
  • Maximize the incentives available only for Premier members through US Foods
  • Utilize the CMA Team, the USF Account Manager and Account Executive to identify lower cost options and review rebate opportunities
  • Take advantage of manufacturer rebates posted on the Promotions Page of the PINC AI (formerly Premier Connect) Foodservice Community Site
  • Review alternative items recommended in FSDO for cost advantages