The collaboration tool extends Instill's demand forecasting capabilities so that operators can share forecast data with its supply chain trading partners. The collaboration tool allows for improved communication flow and addresses problems associated with market uncertainty by allowing trading partners to share and monitor inventory levels, and manage demand and replenishment plans and schedules. Central to the collaborative planning service is Instill's patent-pending data normalization process which maps more than 4 million unique product codes from major foodservice distributors around the country into a single, standard product catalog. Instill's collaboration planning service is designed to deliver real value in a short period of time to this industry, giving them access to services that have been a key to success for Fortune 1000 companies for more than 20 years. The Instill collaborative planning service is available immediately to multi-unit foodservice operators.
Pricing is subscription-based.
About Instill Corporation Founded in 1993, Instill provides procurement, purchase tracking and analysis and collaboration planning services to the foodservice industry. The company services and links thousands of operators with their key distributors. Some of the operators using Instill services include Applebee's International, Delaware North Companies, Fine Host, Five Star, Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, Marie Callender's and Sodexho Marriott Services. With over 160 employees, Instill is headquartered in Redwood City, California. All rights reserved.