Summit's business approach is to develop long term, mutually successful business partnerships. We add value by helping to improve your financial performance including eliminating unnecessary costs. We decrease food costs by evaluating product versus price and working closely with manufacturers. Labour costs can also be reduced with our extensive inventory of fully prepared products. Summit provides many value-added services including technology, product sourcing, research, corporate synergies, etc. Outlined below are Summit's key goals and strategies taken directly from our internal Business Plan. Summit Goals: Continue to improve customer service and value. Strive for industry leadership in people, technology, programs and reputation. Continue to grow by strengthening successful customer partnerships and supplier relationships.   Key Strategies: Continue to strengthen our organization with training, cross-functional team building and by building on our Values and Principles. Continue to invest in technology to enhance customer service: Radio Frequency technology, mobile communication, Internet etc. Strengthen strategic alliances with major customers and key suppliers. Continue to improve sales and marketing adding value to customers. Improve customer value by achieving cost reductions in warehousing, distribution and all functional areas.