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DPI West distributes more than 17,000 items to one of the Nation's
largest population centers; and area that includes Arizona, New
Mexico, Western Texas, Nevada, Southern California and Northern
California. Our focus is on specialty products with unique handling
requirements. We are the largest full-service perishable bakery
distributor in the Western United States as well as the largest
specialty frozen goods distributor in the West. We are also the
leader in the Asian, Natural, Kosher and Hispanic food sectors.
Our investments in warehousing and delivery have helped us earn
a reputation for providing consistent, reliable service for distribution.
Our fill rate is one of the industry's highest and our frequency
of delivery is greater than any other perishable distributor in
our region. Our cafeteria approach to pricing allows our customers
the flexibility to choose the products and services they need. It
is our goal to fulfill orders correctly the first time and to exceed
our customers' expectations.
By relying on our ability to direct import items from around the
world, our clients can provide the kind of high quality specialty
products their customers require at a competitive price point.
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| General Information |
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Key Strengths |
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| Items/lines carried: |
17,000 |
| Facilities: |
Freezer- 69,000 square feet
Refrigerator- 95,000 square feet
Dry Grocery- 282,000 square feet |
| Fleet Size: |
97 Tractors/127 Trailers/4 Bobtail trucks |
| Employees: |
878 |
| Area of Coverage: |
Arizona, West Nevada, New Mexico, El Paso,
Texas, and California (Southern, Northern, and Central) |
| Area of Expertise: |
Retail Refrigerated, dry and frozen grocery. |
| Categories: |
Dairy, deli, service deli, bakery,
fresh produce, kosher foods, natural and organic
foods, frozen, Ethnic and specialty grocery. |
| Service Highlights: |
Diverse ordering options including Telemarketing,
field sales automation, business-to-business e-commerce
and electronic communications capabilities including EDI.
Delivery options range from store door to cross-dock.
Various promotional options are also available, from every
day low prices to strong promotional support. |
| Organization Memberships: |
NASFT, IDDBA, Southern California Deli, Dairy
and Bakery Council, Southern California Produce and Floral
Council |
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Marketing: Our category managers and account executives develop powerful marketing initiatives in conjunction with top manufacturers, brokers, and retailers in our area. We currently offer a telemarketing option which permits our customers to be contacted directly by a friendly associate who can take orders from a user-friendly menu, which includes details of the customer's last order, special promotions, etc. This will enable the total transaction to take place within a time agreeable to both parties efficiently and effectively.
Sales: We cover the
market with a greater frequency than any other perishable
distributor in our area. With approximately 435 sales and merchandising
people in the stores on a weekly basis, our account executives
have regular access to both chain and independent retailers’
buyers and decision-makers.
Warehousing: We have the largest freezer and refrigerator of any distributor in the Southwest. Our operations team has years of experience managing some of the region’s leading warehousing operations.
Distribution: Our large fleet and our large geographical coverage enable us to cover one of the largest population centers in the country with a delivery frequency unequaled in perishable distribution. We are capable of delivering frozen, refrigerated, and dry groceries on one truck.
Technology: We can accommodate
virtually any business-to-business computer automation conceivable,
from electronic order processing to billing and reconciliation.
In addition, we encourage business-to-business e-commerce,
Telemarketing and electronic customer relationship management.
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