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06/11/2026

Commodity markets are constantly changing, and the ripple effects can impact foodservice organizations across the supply chain.

In the first episode of Markets to Menus, David Maloni explores the latest developments influencing commodities today, from global events and livestock health concerns to the growing role of AI.

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Podcast Episode · Markets to Menus by ArrowStream · June 11 · 32m

06/01/2026

Freight costs, supplier complexity, and delivery disruptions can quickly impact profitability for foodservice distributors.

A modern Transportation Management System (TMS) helps improve visibility, streamline inbound freight operations, and connect purchasing, logistics, and finance teams with the data they need to make smarter decisions.

In our latest blog, we break down the key transportation challenges distributors face, what features to look for in a TMS, and how better freight management can support stronger margins.

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See how transportation management systems help foodservice distributors reduce freight costs and improve logistics visibility.

05/27/2026

Disconnected systems and limited visibility can make inbound freight harder to manage than it should be for foodservice distributors.

ArrowStream has launched its new Transportation Management System (TMS), fully integrated with Crossbow to help distributors simplify inbound freight management with stronger visibility, ex*****on, tracking, analytics, and reporting capabilities.

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ArrowStream launches its innovative Transportation Management System delivering end-to-end visibility, control, and actionable insights.

05/22/2026

What customers expect from foodservice keeps changing and those shifts impact a lot more than the menu.

From convenience and pricing to ingredient transparency and digital ordering, consumer behavior is influencing purchasing, inventory, and supply chain decisions behind the scenes.

ArrowStream breaks down the trends operators should be paying attention to right now.

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Consumer behavior in the food industry shapes menu decisions, pricing, & inventory. Learn how shifting demand impacts foodservice operations.

05/12/2026

Margins don’t usually disappear all at once.

They slip away in small ways teams often don’t catch until it’s too late.

Our latest whitepaper breaks down where enterprise operators are losing margin and how stronger visibility can help teams stay ahead.

Download the insights 👉 https://arrowstream.com/guide-book/driving-roi-through-supply-chain-strategy/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=driving_roi_guide_may_12_2026

05/05/2026

Most supply chain teams aren’t losing margin in one big swing.

It’s the small, everyday misses that quietly chip away at profitability.

A price that’s slightly off.
A credit that sits too long.
An order placed without a clear view of what’s actually needed.

Nothing feels like a fire drill in the moment.

But stack those moments across locations and weeks, and the impact gets real.

We took a closer look at where ROI tends to slip and why it’s so tough to spot until it’s already affecting the bottom line.

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Uncover hidden supply chain ROI leaks in foodservice and how to stop margin loss from pricing errors, missed credits, and poor visibility.

05/04/2026

Ever feel like something’s just… off with a product?

Quality isn’t consistent. Yields don’t match. Costs creep up without a clear reason.

It’s not always a supplier issue. Sometimes it’s food fraud showing up in small, easy-to-miss ways.

Here’s what to watch for and how to stay ahead of it 👇

Food fraud is a growing risk for restaurants. Learn where it shows up and how to prevent costly issues, protect margins, and ensure quality.

04/30/2026

How much time is your team actually spending… just figuring things out?

Pulling reports.
Cleaning data.
Reconciling numbers across systems.

By the time you get answers, you’re already behind.

And the real issue?

It’s not a lack of data.

It’s how long it takes to make it usable.

Where is your team losing the most time right now: pulling data, validating it, or acting on it?

If this sounds familiar, it’s probably costing more time than you think. Here’s how teams are fixing it 👉 https://brnw.ch/21x24Hr

04/27/2026

Everyone talks about visibility like it solves the problem.

More dashboards.
More reports.
More data.

But visibility doesn’t fix anything on its own.

If your team still has to manually track down issues, reconcile numbers, and decide what to do next…

You don’t have control.

You just have information.

The real shift happens when data actually triggers action.

That’s where most supply chains break down.

We broke down what that gap looks like in practice and why it
keeps teams stuck. Click to read 👉

Learn how restaurant supply chain automation turns data into action, reduces cost leakage, and improves operational control.

04/22/2026

Food costs are up.
Labor is up.
Everyone feels it.
But what if that’s not your biggest margin problem?
The real losses aren’t always obvious.
They show up in delayed data.
Errors that go unchecked.
Issues you catch too late to fix.
By the time you see them…
the margin is already gone.
ROI isn’t just pressured by the market.
It’s slipping in the gaps you can’t see.