E-Sourcing Impact

As operator purchasing behavior shifts in response to COVID-19, third-party, e-commerce sources such as Webstaurantstore.com and Amazon continue to penetrate the foodservice sourcing landscape.

Uncover the evolution of operator purchasing behaviors in both the short and long term with Technomic’s E-Sourcing Impact Multi Client Study. Leverage this study’s findings and expert guidance to define new areas for business growth among shifting operator attitudes and behaviors regarding e-commerce sources.

Questions you can answer:

• What is the current and forecasted size of the third-party market at both the category and segment level?
• What are the sources used for product purchases and frequency of purchases placed through third-party, e-commerce sources?
• What are operator attitudes and practices in regards to purchasing through third-party, e-commerce sources?
• How do distributors view third-party, ecommerce sources and the threats these competitors pose?

SCOPE

• Restaurants (independent/small chains)
• Other commercial (independent/small chains, recreation, lodging, c-stores)
• Noncommercial (non-FSM)

Category Scope:

• Beverages
• Chemicals
• Dairy
• Disposable packaging
• Dry goods (e.g., fats, seasonings, flour, salt, etc.)
• Equipment (tabletop)
• Fresh meats/seafood
• Fresh produce
• Frozen meats/seafood
• Frozen prepared foods (e.g., entrees, sides, sauces, produce, soups, etc.)
• Frozen produce
• Imported/specialty foods
• Shelf-stable/canned prepared foods and supplies