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From redistribution to last mile. Foodservice that delivers on time and in full.
From redistribution to last mile. Foodservice that delivers on time and in full.
What foodservice means at Lineage
Foodservice is one of the most complex supply chains in the world. Restaurants juggle dozens of menu items, multiple suppliers and the daily expectation that every order will arrive fresh, safe and on time.
At Lineage, foodservice solutions bring two essential services together:
Redistribution
Consolidating and optimizing supply across vendors to help simplify distribution and reduce cost.
Last mile
Direct-to-store delivery by Lineage drivers and foodservice trucks, meeting tight windows with precision.
Foodservice redistribution and last-mile delivery gets easier when you work with Lineage
Customer challenges:
- Promotions and limited-time offers (LTOs) create demand spikes.
- Unpredictable guest traffic makes forecasting hard.
- Supply gaps and capacity shortages.
- Transactional providers that lack flexibility.
Lineage solutions:
- Safety stock and supply assurance to protect against shortages.
- Cost-optimized redistribution minimizes less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments and dock congestion.
- Last-mile capacity with restaurant-specific trucks.
- Customer-first teams who solve problems, not escalate them.
Why choose Lineage for your foodservice solutions?
Efficiency
Streamline vendors and DCs with faster turns, fewer dock bumps and simpler distribution.
Assurance
Protect supply with built-in safety stock, supply continuity, and promotion support.
Expertise
Decades of foodservice know-how, low turnover teams and a problem-solving mindset.
Network
Leverage the full Lineage cold chain: warehousing, transport and last mile in one.
How foodservice solutions work with Lineage
Lineage’s approach to foodservice is built on three pillars:
- Engaged – We partner closely, learn your business and solve problems before they escalate.
- Strategic – We bring network design, analytics and planning to optimize your supply chain.
- Execution – On time and in full, with flexibility to meet challenges head-on.
cases handled annually through redistribution
SKUs managed
suppliers supported
distribution center customers
restaurants served through last mile
miles driven annually
A network built for restaurants
Lineage operates dedicated last-mile and redistribution facilities today, with the ability to scale programs into other Lineage locations as needed.
- Westborough, MA
- Farmingdale, NY
- Oakwood Village, OH
- Hanover Park, IL*
- Conklin, NY*
- Terrell, TX*
- Attalla, AL*
*Dedicated facilities for a single customer
*Dedicated facilities for a single customer
Consolidate multi-vendor supply into streamlined deliveries that help cut costs, reduce dock congestion and protect supply with safety stock.
Lineage drivers and foodservice trucks deliver on time and in full, meeting strict windows and helping prevent shortages at restaurants.
Industry veterans actively manage vendor volumes, build in safety stock and support LTO promotions to keep products available.
From network design to analytics, our experts help restaurant brands plan smarter, simplify complex items and strengthen resilience.
Common questions about foodservice supply chains
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At Lineage, foodservice means two things: redistribution and last mile. Redistribution consolidates supply from multiple vendors into streamlined deliveries, while last mile means our drivers and trucks deliver directly to restaurants.
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Redistribution helps reduce costs, shorten lead times and improve supply assurance. By consolidating orders, brands can carry less inventory at their DCs, avoid vendor minimums and get better control over promotions and specialty items.
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Last mile is the final step of the restaurant supply chain. Lineage drivers deliver directly to restaurants with foodservice-specific trucks, helping ensure on-time, in-full deliveries that meet strict delivery windows.
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We build flexibility into the supply chain with safety stock, centralized control of limited-time offers (LTOs) and proactive problem-solving from our experienced teams. We can support promotions and seasonal spikes without overloading the network.
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Yes. Today we operate dedicated redistribution and last-mile facilities, but programs can also scale into additional Lineage locations as customer needs grow—leveraging our 480+ global cold storage sites and integrated services.
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Our people and our network. Customers benefit from teams with decades of foodservice experience, a culture of proactive problem-solving and the ability to tap into the full Lineage cold chain: warehousing, transportation, import/export, food manufacturing and more—all in one provider.
Our network of sophisticated, strategically located cold storage facilities is built to protect the integrity of your products and your brand.
Lineage can help you plan smarter and take your supply chain to the next level using cutting edge technology and advanced data analysis.
Velocities is a multivendor freight consolidation program built to simplify the complexities of retail and foodservice delivery.
Less Than Truckload (LTL) solutions give you a simpler way to move smaller loads, no consolidation pool required.
