Rockville, MD – January 27, 2011 – Avendra, the leading supply chain and procurement services provider in the hospitality industry, celebrates its 10 year anniversary today.

Since its founding on January 27, 2001, Avendra has focused on delivering cost savings, supply chain assurance, best-in-class customer support and innovative solutions to customers across a range of hospitality-related industries. 

In 10 short years, Avendra has taken the lead in the procurement services industry, receiving national recognition for effective and innovative supply chain solutions. What began in 2001 as a new way to manage supply chain operations, has grown to include nearly 5,000 customers located throughout North America.

“I would like to thank our customers and suppliers for their distinctive partnerships with us. Their willingness to collaborate and embrace a new approach to supply chain management provided the foundation for a business that has been tremendously successful in delivering unique efficiencies and significant benefits to all involved,” commented Dennis Baker, Avendra’s president and chief executive officer. “These partnerships, coupled with the talent, commitment and deep expertise of Avendra associates, have us well positioned for continued growth and success.” 

About Avendra
Avendra is North America’s leading procurement services company serving hospitality-related industries.  Avendra customers gain access to contracts leveraging $3 billion of annual purchases, expert advisory services and in-depth purchasing data and analysis.  Through Avendra, customers obtain substantial savings on their purchases, and other value added services to improve their operations and bottom line results.  Formed in 2001, the company is headquartered in Rockville, MD and has regional offices throughout the United States and Canada.  For more information, please call toll free, (866) AVENDRA, visit www.avendra.com, or email inquiries to info@avendra.com.