At Shield consortium we give a scientific and clinical approach to food and catering business. We offer more than just food procurement, we provide a unique operational platform for food service and catering operations, comprising analysis, delivery of solutions and on-going operational support.
We work with the partner operators to maximize potential savings across their food & beverage service operations and identify areas where additional focus should be placed. We improve the buying position of the partner and reduce the time and energy spent on the supplier matters, with no effects on quality or service.
The primary role of the company is to find efficiencies in the catering trade for clients through collective / consortium buying. The objective is to bring the demand & supply together at the most competitive commercials. Although, all our contracts are tailor made, the basic principle is to act on behalf of the client to improve profitability.
Weather the catering businesses are set for growth or just improve profitability & revenue, its in their interest in further professionalizing their
We aim to drive cost savings and reduce the administrative burden associated with the business of supply for our clients. We will aim to significantly improve buying position and reduce the time and energy spent on the supplier matters, with no effects on quality or service.
At Shield, we manage supplier network on behalf of our clients, collect price information and monitor trends on a day-to-day basis, which assist in improving the negotiation of terms with suppliers. The quality of the products and service available to the restaurants will either be sustained or, more commonly, improved.
We ensure suppliers achieve an acceptable level of due diligence in Health & Food Safety and also act as an independent auditor for clients . Our audit process includes visiting client’s units to 'police' the back door deliveries, ensuring that such standards and delivery service will be met.
Though it is difficult to quantify the savings generated by auditing process; creating efficiencies and procedural enhancements, we have witnessed tangible and intangible returns on the investment. This comes in the form of consistency in product equating to happier customers
We have witnessed the result of these procedures add to the revenue in mid to long term. Other opportunities to maximise profitability involve making recommendations, where appropriate, on menu flexibility, cost, seasonality and possible substitution of goods used.
We help catering businesses take an objective view of their food operation and the business. Our involvement leads to money savings through the identification of waste, infidelity or updating goods inwards and procurement practices. We also are able to review the menu structures and provide expert advice focused on providing a wide range of choices that meet consumer demands. During visits, we will carry out spot-checks to ensure:
All the units are dealt individually with processes and arrangements developed to reflect specific procurement policies and medium to long-term objectives. We also review stock rotation, wastage, portion control, staff feeding, stock levels, yield checks, and security.
We currently and work with wide spectrum of businesses in the catering sector. From independent & branded restaurants to hotels to education to pub sector:
The approach is open and non-restrictive. We challenge all current purchasing arrangements, and we often propose solution that may seem of radical nature. But we never dictate and the final decision in respect of change will always rest with clients & suppliers
Business
Assessments Stage- a forensic examination of clients present position.
Operational
Recommendations Stage- a wide series of recommendations, encompassing every aspect of the procurement chain, which are based on our understanding of the present position and where the client would like to be.
Organizational
Management Stage- with Director’s approval we implement the efficiencies through a well planned critical path ensuring every employee is fully aware of their responsibilities.
We can assist in all food, beverage and non-food category within the catering business. We already work with many national and local suppliers and are constantly looking to add more to our portfolio. So if you would prefer us to work with your incumbent supplier then we are open to take on that responsibility and manage the commercials on your behalf
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Typically we commence providing the service to a client with a 24 week pilot period. In this period we:
At Shield, we offer more than just food procurement, we provide unique operational solutions for food operations, comprising analysis, delivery of solutions, on-going operational support, menu and recipe analysis.
Our market knowledge, supplier relationships and purchasing volumes assists the aim to negotiate the best available prices through the market sector.
This website is intended as an initial viewpoint. A formal proposal will be subsequently generated. If you have any further questions, or require additional information, please contact us.
abarak@shieldpurchasing.co.uk
+44 (0)747 877 8678
32, Chestnut Way, Repton, DE65 6FQ
