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PREFERRED VENDORS
BUILD YOUR BUSINESS WITH THE ORA.
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A PREFERRED VENDOR?
Send us a note at ohiorestaurant.org/vendor-interest-form.
Visit ohiorestaurant.org/vendor-program to learn more.
SUPPLY CHAIN CHALLENGES
Matt Smith
Heidelberg Distributing Co.
Jeff Hundt
Ecolab
one thing we have learned
from the roller coaster of the last few years is the need for flexibility in the world of Beverage Alcohol. We are seeing weather challenges in many parts of the world reducing yields. Major growing regions have been impacted by hail, fires, storms,
and smoke causing significant disruptions in production. Add in glass and can shortages that have put strain on production in bottling and canning. Compile all of that with delays in logistics that all industries are facing and often now
the items we want, and love, have been challenging to acquire or not available when we need them.
In our industry, sourcing quality products consistently is vital in running a successful business and predicting when something will be in stock has become even more difficult. This has forced many to be flexible with suppliers as our new world has become harder to predict. Often, we are exploring other items that are less familiar or aren’t obvious to help fill in gaps.
An important role of distributors
is consulting with customers on their needs and working to find solutions. The responsibility also isn’t over after the sale. Helping to educate staff and assist in marketing products should be ongoing. Heidelberg Distributing is proudly the largest distributor in Ohio, and if you are interested in learning about something new or need help navigating the supply chain challenges in Beverage Alcohol we would love to talk.
Visit ohiorestaurant.org/ heidelberg to learn more and contact your ORA Heidelberg Representative, Matt Smith.
HELPING RESTAURANTS THRIVE IN A NEW
FOODSERVICE LANDSCAPE
USING THE RIGHT PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
Food safety has always been important to running a successful restaurant, but the pandemic has made it even more of a focal point.
Ecolab’s experience, expertise, proven products and targeted programs have helped guide restaurant operators through the pandemic and will continue to help businesses sustain strong operations. Our innovative products simplify cleaning procedures and help ensure compliance. Sink & Surface Cleaner Sanitizer, for example, has a 15-second kill claim against the virus that causes COVID-19, and
can clean and sanitize in just two steps.
Ecolab experts work to solve complicated cleanliness and sanitation challenges for a wide range of restaurants, with field teams available for immediate virtual support 24/7. To meet
new challenges, we provide specially-tailored programs, such as EcoSure’s Takeout & Delivery Assessment Program, which helps restaurants overcome takeout and delivery obstacles while also coaching restaurants to create
Ultimately, the pandemic has
shown restaurants the importance of being prepared for disruption. It can come in many forms, requiring businesses to be agile and adapt quickly to changes.
As we look to better days ahead, it’s important for businesses not
to become complacent—and to have a partner they can depend on. Ecolab will continue to be a resource restaurants can lean on for sustainable success now and into the future.
Visit ohiorestuarant.org/ecolab to learn more and contact ORA Ecolab Representative Jeffrey Hundt.
a strong food safety and public health culture.
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