The Heart of Hospitality

For procurement and supply chain leader Provista, creating a true community of c customers is the secret to their success

In the words of Eleanor Roosevelt, “True hospitality consists of giving the best of yourself to the guests.” For procurement and supply chain management solution innovator Provista, a member of the Vizient Family of Companies, the First Lady’s quote isn’t a mere nicety – it’s the heart and soul behind every commitment they make to their customers.

Provista is a group purchasing organization (GPO), the company’s expansive culinary division is a community connecting all stakeholders across the supply chain, including suppliers and manufacturers, aggregating customer purchasing spend to negotiate low prices on the items they buy every day. Their customers represent a widely varied group that includes casinos, boutique hotels and resorts, entertainment and sporting venues, theme parks, zoos, and much more.

Provista’s broad and diverse food portfolio consists of 60,000 SKUs across more than 310 national agreements, offering their customers access to everything they need for the kitchen to beyond the plate. Their industry-leading contracts for food, beverages, and ingredients range from customer favorites to specialty imported foods. Aside from alcohol, Provista connects customers with everything needed, from food to beyond the plate.

The company also helps customers source and purchase capital equipment for their kitchens, as well as everything needed wherever and however people dine. If it goes on the table, Provista has rapid access to it. From linens and fine silverware for the white tablecloth dining experience, placemats for casual dining, disposables for fast meals, and everything in between, they offer it all – even a vast range of cleaning products that include environmentally friendly options.