[August 28, 2010] ArrowStream Signs 2 Customers for Its OnDemand Supply Chain Platform Tweet Aug 29, 2010 (Close-Up Media via COMTEX) -- ArrowStream, a provider of supply chain management platforms and logistics services for the foodservice industry, announced two significant customer wins. In a release, the company said that SpenDifference, a full-service supply chain organization working primarily with mid-size restaurant companies, signed up as a new ArrowStream OnDemand customer, and Church's Chicken, an international brand with more than $1 billion in sales per year, has once again renewed its OnDemand contract with ArrowStream. SpenDifference, offering a new model in the foodservice space, provides support to 11 restaurant companies that represent 16 restaurant brands with nearly half a billion dollars in purchasing spend in total. "Our business model is about providing excellence and distinct advantage to our chain customers in today's market. We're looking forward to an outstanding partnership with ArrowStream," said Maryanne Rose-Lewis, SpenDifference CEO and President. By combining buying power and depth of expertise, SpenDifference said it is able to fully support its customer's individual brands and specifications to deliver both meaningful savings and infrastructure support. SpenDifference Director of Technology, Donald Holloran, said: "Our goal at SpenDifference is to support our customers' whole businesses - to drive out excess cost and highlight opportunities for continuous improvement. After an extensive evaluation, it was clear to us that ArrowStream's OnDemand technology and foodservice experience make the company uniquely positioned to generate significant benefits for our customers." Steven LaVoie, CEO and Chairman of ArrowStream, said: "We are thrilled to welcome SpenDifference and its restaurant chain partners to ArrowStream OnDemand. SpenDifference immediately understood how ArrowStream can provide tremendous value integrating its supply chain to help its customers succeed. We look forward to a winning partnership." ArrowStream said that Church's Chicken recently renewed its OnDemand contract. Church's Chicken is a quick-service chicken concept with more than 1,700 locations worldwide in 22 countries, serving 3 million customers per week. "The ArrowStream OnDemand system allows us to run our purchasing organization efficiently. With visibility to all our purchasing contracts and transactions, we can effectively determine where to focus our cost savings efforts. The system is tightly integrated across our business from our suppliers all the way into our stores" said James Caldwell, Senior Director Supply Chain at Church's. "Church's was one of ArrowStream's first customers, and we are thrilled that they have once again renewed our relationship. We look forward to continuing to exceed Church's expectations and deliver even greater value," said LaVoie. More information: www.churchs.com www.spendifference.com www.arrowstream.com ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]