SupplyChain Magazine March 2018 | Page 113

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Two Roads Hospitality recognizes that its tight-knit supplier relationships help the company drive value and differentiate it in the market .
“ We ’ re very proud to do business with our suppliers because they ’ ve invested a lot to meet the varying demands of our 70 properties ,” comments Edwards . “ One specific product that we ’ ve identified for 60 properties may not work for the other 10 and so we collaborate with our partners to come up with a solution for that group . I think it ’ s that creative approach that enables

“ I think it ’ s those little things – making it a personal experience , making it fun , and making everybody feel like the company owner – that are so important for the team ’ s morale ”

– Bryan Edwards , Vice President of Strategic Sourcing everybody to focus on collaborative work and mutual investments .
“ I also think , personally , that our business style has a lot to do with these crucial relationships ,” he adds . “ Shaking somebody ’ s hand , looking them in the eyes and knowing that they ’ re genuine in their interest to do business with you and that they ’ re invested on a personal level - that sort of approach really goes a long way . Although this business style might take a bit more time , it creates
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