The success of any restaurant is dependent on the supply chain it establishes to stock their kitchen with ingredients. With the rapid advancement of technology, the methods of inventory replenishment are quickly transforming.

Restaurants today are slowly turning to third party retailers online to meet their supply demands. Approximately 12% of restaurants are currently utilizing online third-party sellers to stock up their restaurants, while 40% of purchase supplies from online services on a monthly basis.

These statistics are only getting higher by the year and it's prudent for restaurants to think of their supply chains not only by what's been done in the past but also by focusing on more efficient and cost-saving ways for the future.