Intesource Named to Supply & Demand Chain Executive 100 for Second Straight Year

PHOENIX, AZ--(Marketwired - May 20, 2014) - Intesource, the go-to e-sourcing provider for the retail, grocery, and restaurant industries, has been named to the 2014 Supply & Demand Chain Executive 100 for the second straight year. The Supply & Demand Chain Executive 100 acknowledges the procurement and sourcing providers that successfully lead their customers in achieving supply chain excellence.

Intesource was recognized specifically for its sourcing partnership with Raley's Family of Fine Stores. Powered by Intesource's e-sourcing platform and services team, the project saved the grocer more than $10M, expanded the chain's base of trusted vendors and streamlined procurement practices across the organization.

"Grocery chains and retailers have an immense opportunity to improve their business with the increased profitability, savings and operational efficiency that e-sourcing provides," said Steve Whiteman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Intesource. "Strategic sourcing can turn procurement into an engine for growth, and this recognition is a testament to the considerable value and return-on-investment that our services deliver to our customers' bottom lines."

The 2014 Supply & Demand Chain Executive 100 are supply chain solution and service providers that are helping their customers and clients achieve supply chain excellence. They have produced measurable gains in ROI through cost-cutting, and increased efficiency, whether in warehouse, transportation, procurement sourcing or any other category in the end-to-end supply chain.

To find out more about how Intesource can enhance the value your procurement team drives, visit www.intesource.com and download our latest report: 3 Key Strategies Driving Sourcing Innovation.

About Intesource

Companies are caught between two opposing goals: drive cost savings or invest in innovation. Both require people, technology, and expertise in a time when resources -- and the skills and time required to source effectively -- are scarce.

Intesource eliminates operational headaches from the sourcing equation by offering the industry's only enterprise wide, unlimited, full-service e-Sourcing package. Intesource's turnkey approach to e-Sourcing consistently drives double-digit savings without requiring additional staff or process overhauls -- an approach that saves valuable time and frees up staff to focus on strategic initiatives.

With a history of success in the most challenging sourcing climates, and expertise in both direct and indirect categories, Intesource ensures that buyers are getting the best value every single time. Learn more at www.Intesource.com and follow us on Twitter at @Intesource.