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Manufacturing
Spend Management
Trade Spend

Key Strategies for Mastering Trade Spend Management in the Food Service Industry

Managing trade spend can be a daunting task for manufacturers in the food service industry. The complexities of tracking spending, measuring ROI, and mitigating the risk of overpaying rebate and billback payments often leave businesses struggling to find an efficient solution. However, when executed effectively, trade spend management can yield significant positive impacts. In our webinar, Unlocking Success: Mastering Trade Spend Management in the Food Service Industry, we provide detailed industry best practices, shared by iTradeNetwork's food service subject matter experts, that can revolutionize the way businesses approach trade spend management.

From effective master data management to technology do's and don'ts, here are the key strategies that can help your business unlock success in trade spend management.

Eliminate rebate double dips and duplicate distributor bill-back claims

Double-dipping in rebates and dealing with duplicate distributor bill-back claims can quickly erode profitability. Our experts will guide you through proven techniques to identify and eliminate these issues, ensuring your business stays ahead of the game.

Visibility to monitor KPIs and promotional activities

Gaining visibility into promotional activities and key performance indicators (KPIs), such as total claims, duplicate claims, % contracted sales and top distributors by claims, is crucial for decision-making and ensuring maximum ROI. Learn how to leverage advanced analytics and reporting tools to monitor and optimize your trade spend, making informed decisions that drive business growth.

Streamline processes to save your team time and resources

Time is valuable, and wasting it on tedious, manual processes is no longer viable. Our experts will share insights on how to streamline your trade spend management processes, saving your team precious time and resources. Discover automation and integration tips that can transform the way you do business.

Create effective master data management acquisition and standardization

Accurate and standardized master data management is the backbone of successful trade spend management. Learn how to create a robust framework that ensures the integrity and reliability of your data, empowering you to make confident business decisions.

Improve partner collaboration enabling strong relationships, negotiate better deals, and develop more effective promotional programs

Strong partnerships are key to thriving in the food service industry. Our experts will reveal actionable strategies to enhance partner collaboration, establish strong relationships, negotiate better deals, and develop impactful promotional programs. Discover how effective collaboration can be the catalyst for growth and competitive advantage.

Trade spend management doesn't need to be an overwhelming challenge anymore. Embrace these strategies and watch your trade spend management journey transform. To learn more how iTradeNetwork has been helping the food service industry implement these best practices and turn their trade spend program into a competitive advantage, join us for our webinar; Unlocking Success: Mastering Trade Spend Management in the Food Service Industry and hear from two of iTrade’s subject matter experts share best practices that include effective master data management and technology do’s and don'ts.