Supply chain technology ensures Subway quality

Supply chain technology ensures Subway quality
Tags: Food & Beverage, Safety, Sandwich, Software - Supply Chain
November 11, 2008

Chain Leader: Subway franchisees have found a way to ensure a safe and consistent supply chain by using an Internet-based supply-management system. Subway's Independent Purchasing Cooperative, which is owned by the chain's North American franchisees, has been using supply-chain software since the end of 2001 and rolled out the food-quality component, called Qualitynet, in 2004.

Miami-based IPC manages the supply chain from manufacturers through the distribution centers and into the 24,000 stores. Its responsibilities include negotiating pricing, maintaining relationships and managing quality.

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