finance and corporate procurement before exiting the hospitality giant as vice president of procurement . Having worked on property in hotel operations management , Sheffler developed an appreciation for what it means to operate a hotel asset and provide guest satisfaction .
In fact , many Avendra associates previously worked on property in hotel operations . “ Our team fully understands how the supply chain impacts the hotel , the hotel staff and essentially the hotel guest experience . These understandings are the bedrock of the service we provide our clients ,” he told HOTELS .
A SUSTAINABLE MIND To serve the entire range of the hospitality industry , Avendra has created a broad set of supplier contacts and hotel vendors and offers a range of products and services . To ensure a healthy mix of suppliers , it is important to have a diverse team of suppliers , Sheffler said .
“ Supplier diversity creates value , opportunity and economic impact ,” he said . “ We are proud to partner with a broad network of small organizations and businesses owned and operated by minorities , women and other diverse populations .” SCHOLL _ Anzeige _ Hotels _ März _ 2023 . qxp _ SCHOLL 27.04.23 08:58 Seite 1
Avendra ’ s “ Diverse Supplier Mentorship Programs ” are designed to help businesses scale up and build capacity for the long term . These programs are open to suppliers in Avendra ’ s current supply chain as well as those seeking to work with Avendra in the future .
Meanwhile , sustainability continues to climb and be top of mind for Avendra ’ s clients , said Sheffler , adding that it has become a clear procurement services market expectation .
“ Sustainable supply-chain management is a priority for our clients and we stand ready to assist ,” he said , adding that it is essential to work with suppliers who conduct their business consistent with the current business environment , whether it is around sustainability , appropriate governance , current technology and / or industry trends .
Besides sustainability and ethical sourcing , Sheffler identified a rise in the adoption of automation and of new technological solutions to improve efficiencies in the front and back of the house . Avendra recently took some clients to the Middleby Innovation Kitchens in Texas and that ’ s when it realized how technology can be a gamechanger when it comes to addressing ongoing challenges in commercial kitchens . As robots cooked French fries and sprayed pizza sauce onto dough , self-cleaning ovens nearby washed themselves .
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