CHEFS CULINAR Streamlines their Supply Chain with RELEX

German market leader in delivery wholesale implements forecasting and replenishment to optimize inventory levels and ensure high product availability. 

CHEFS CULINAR, a leading food and non-food wholesale supplier to the professional food service industry, has chosen RELEX Solutions, provider of unified supply chain and retail planning solutions, to optimize and future-proof its supply chain processes. The project will focus on optimizing inventory planning in distribution centers and making use of accurate, automated demand forecasts, particularly for sensitive fresh produce. Experienced RELEX partner Wysupp supports the implementation. 

CHEFS CULINAR has been supplying commercial kitchens in the catering, hotel, and large-scale catering industries for over 90 years. As a full-range supplier, the company offers over 25,000 items – from fresh food and frozen goods to non-food products such as kitchen equipment and hygiene articles. Deliveries are made via a tightly scheduled, temperature-controlled logistics network with 15 distribution centers in six European countries. Over 6,000 employees ensure reliable, punctual and needs-based supplies to customers – from city bistros to hospital kitchens. 

The increasing range of products, rising customer expectations and dynamic market conditions are making manual planning increasingly challenging. To remain flexible, efficient and competitive, CHEFS CULINAR is investing in advanced technologies to optimize and data-drive its supply chain. 

“Our goal is to always ensure maximum availability, especially for fresh products, while keeping inventory levels as low as possible. With RELEX, we have found a solution that helps us plan our inventory more accurately and make our supply chain more efficient,” says Christopher Daiß, Head of Supply Chain Management at CHEFS CULINAR. 

The RELEX platform will support CHEFS CULINAR with AI-powered analytics to better align inventory planning with actual demand. This will enable more targeted inventory control, reduce spoilage, and prevent shortages. As a result, goods’ flows will become more transparent, and operational efficiency and delivery performance will be further improved. 

“We are excited to partner with RELEX on this strategically important step for CHEFS CULINAR,” said Jörg Kriekhaus, Managing Director at Wysupp. “The project will create greater transparency, efficiency and responsiveness across the entire supply chain, with clear benefits for customers, logistics and purchasing.” 

“CHEFS CULINAR is a major player in the European foodservice market. The decision to choose RELEX demonstrates the importance of scalable, data-driven solutions for sustainable growth and operational excellence,” adds Jason Berry, SVP Sales, EMEA at RELEX Solutions.