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Ordering Process

Everything you need to know about placing orders through VendHub, including cutoff times, inventory issues, and delivery scheduling.

Updated over 4 months ago

Order Process

  • When you place orders through VendHub, they are sent to Vistar for fulfillment

  • Each customer is assigned a dedicated delivery day based on their location

  • Most orders have a 48-hour submission window before your cutoff time

  • Orders must be submitted at least 48 hours before your scheduled delivery

  • After initial submission, you can add items until your cutoff time

  • Delivery schedules have limited flexibility due to established routes

Inventory & Stock Issues

  • VendHub doesn't have real-time access to Vistar inventory levels

  • The VendHub catalog is updated weekly, not in real-time

  • Items shown as available in VendHub may be out of stock at Vistar

  • When you place an order, if certain items are out of stock, we do our best to notify you

  • Sometimes stock issues aren't communicated until your order is actually shipped

  • If items are out of stock, Vistar will not bill for them, and they will not appear on your delivery

Missing Items & Refunds

If items you ordered don't arrive with your delivery, they were likely out of stock. Missing items will not arrive at a later date - you'll need to reorder them.

To request a refund for missing items:

  • Reach out to our Support

  • Include your order number in the subject line

  • Clearly list all missing items in your email

  • We will help get you settled and process the refund

Refunds are typically processed at the end of each month. Consider contacting your OPCO directly to check availability for urgent items.

Delivery Scheduling

  • You will be assigned a specific delivery day based on your location and Vistar's delivery routes

  • Your cutoff time for orders is determined by your assigned delivery day

  • Each customer has their own specific delivery day and cutoff time

  • Delivery areas typically receive deliveries only once per week

  • Delivery routes are fixed and have limited flexibility

  • For any delivery schedule changes, you must work directly with your OPCO

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