Foxwoods Resort Casino and group purchasing organization, Provista, are celebrating eight years of their partnership together.
Provista, when it was first founded, was a supply chain partner for the healthcare industry and has since gone on to help the needs of small business and hospitality members. It aims to provide the best-priced supplies, a robust contract portfolio, insightful benchmarking and more.
This collaboration has been key for Foxwoods, with it achieving significant cost savings, totaling over 12% across supply chain expenses.
Provista has also helped the casino resort to reduce truck deliveries, streamline invoices and brought in operational efficiency, all leading to millions of dollars of savings.
Foxwoods was a founding member of the Provista Hospitality Program and has played a key role in creating and shaping it. The program covers many different industries including hotels, resorts, casinos, museums, entertainment and expo centers.
Foxwoods Chief Procurement Officer Philip Minichino said: "When we approached Provista years ago, we were seeking a way to optimize our procurement processes, reduce costs, and enhance efficiency.
"The collaboration resulted in the creation of the Provista Hospitality Program, which has allowed us to reduce the number of distributors and suppliers, without clogging up our docks. Not only has Provista saved us dollars and effort but also, they are a true partner and have allowed us to focus on delivering exceptional guest experiences."
Provista Associate Principal, Culinary Strategy and Solutions, David Richard added: "We're grateful for this longstanding relationship with Foxwoods and the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation.
"A big thank you to Jason Guyot, President & CEO of Foxwoods Resort Casino, Phil Minichino, and Eddie Allen, who have all been instrumental in bringing this program to life. We are thrilled with the success and are excited that the partnership has expanded to areas beyond the plate."
