The findings will help Ramco understand where surplus catering equipment is located and how Ramco can help businesses with their surplus catering equipment needs.
Ramco believes sustainability remains an important long-term issue and this information will be ‘crucial’ in helping divert as much unwanted equipment as possible from landfill.
Paul Fieldhouse, who leads Ramco Food Services business development, said: "Working with the Aston University team gives Ramco additional bandwidth. They are helping us to really fathom where and how we can locate surplus equipment in a very fragmented foodservice supply chain.
“We're looking forward to seeing how we can use this research to better understand the market and the driving forces behind the demand for sustainable and compliant equipment disposal solutions."
It’s hoped the project will be complete by the end of November and the results will be made available as a white paper shortly after.
Dr Chris Owen, deputy head of the operations and information management department at Aston University, added: “Aston University’s UK-centric Supply Chain Project has significant expertise in this area and is pleased to support Ramco in its mission for greater understanding of the surplus catering equipment landscape.
“It is great to see companies utilising the knowledge that our teams have to create more sustainable and efficient business opportunities.”