Sanderson, the publicly owned UK provider of software solutions to the Delivered Wholesale and Cash & Carry industries, has won a contract to supply its wholesale IT system to fresh and frozen food wholesaler 5 Star (Edible) Products Ltd. The software will strengthen operations and support 5 Star’s rapid growth.
Based in East London, 5 Star (Edible) Products Ltd supplies an extensive range of food products, drinks and catering supplies to the restaurant trade. With a growing product range and increasing demand for its catering supplies, the company selected the Sanderson wholesale IT solution, Swords, to increase operational efficiencies, improve stock control and provide visibility of information across the business. 5 Star will benefit from instant access to accurate stock information allowing staff to upsell and cross-sell additional products to boost sales.
Swords will integrate 5 Star’s key operations and offer a single view of the business, delivering essential data to the busy accounts department. The information will be used to support demand forecasting and purchase planning, to make effective use of the company’s cash flow, and to create valuable reports for informed decision-making.
5 Star is also implementing the very latest Sanderson online ordering solution to offer customers a faster, more streamlined ordering process, with a convenient 24 hour facility. This dynamic solution empowers customers enabling them to manage their account, as well as view promotions, choose from a selection of delivery schedules and track their orders, enhancing service levels and increasing sales. The online ordering system also saves valuable time by eliminating the need to re-key orders.
Yogesh Gandhi, Director of 5 Star (Edible) Products Ltd comments:
“We are delighted to have Sanderson on board with us during our very busy growth period. Swords will help us manage and control the business as well as provide first-class customer service with the online ordering solution which will undoubtedly take our business to the next level. And we know that our restaurant customers will find this facility highly valuable in ordering catering supplies late at night.”
Jackie Taylor, Sales Director for Wholesale Distribution solutions at Sanderson comments:
“The Swords system is the perfect partner for a forward thinking company like 5 Star. The system offers total flexibility to support growth, improve operational efficiencies and increase sales. The company has exciting plans for the future and the Swords system will be involved at every step to help 5 Star deliver excellent customer service.”
5 Star (Edible) Products Ltd
Established in 1983, the company has grown from a small London premise to a multi-million pound empire. With an extensive food and drink product range, the company is located in a 1.5 acre East London site, housing a cash & carry, a warehouse and an ever-expanding restaurant supply service.
About Sanderson
Sanderson is one of the UK’s leading technology providers, supplying end-to-end multi-channel retail and wholesale solutions. Sanderson Group has over 200 customers of all sizes of organisations, using its proven solutions for wholesale operations, stores, mail order and ecommerce.
About Swords
Swords, from Sanderson, is a comprehensive software solution for Delivered Wholesale and cash & carry businesses. Swords integrates all areas of the supply chain, balancing the demands of sales, purchasing, stock and cash flow. Sophisticated business intelligence facilities provide powerful management information to aid business decisions, improve efficiency, reduce costs and raise customer service levels.
For more information please contact:
Rita Patel
Tel: 0333 123 1400
Email: rita.patel@sanderson.com
www.sanderson.com
