Sysco Food Service Distribution Company: An Analysis of Supply Chain Operational Competitive Advantage
Published: 2023
Author(s) Name: David S. Fowler |
Author(s) Affiliation: Louisiana State University Shreveport, Shreveport, Louisiana, United States.
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Abstract
This is a strategic analysis of Sysco, the largest food service distributor in the world. This study takes into consideration the
impacts of external factors and challenges concerning the global hospitality industry and analyses Sysco’s operations as it has
evolved successfully through multiple changes in the field. The analysis is conclusive that Sysco’s flexibility and innovation
contribute to its competitive advantage and further growth for the company is anticipated. The analysis is useful to practitioners
to study and possibly implement successful organisational and operational practices that the distributor has exhibited during the
tenure of over 50 years. Further research and evaluation could be beneficial to discover possible additional operational changes
after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Keywords: Sysco, Supply Chain Operations, Food Service Distribution, Competitive Analysis, Hospitality industry
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