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Tag Archives: Food Retail
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Jan
Jan
Facility management continues to evolve thanks to advances in smart building technologies and the Internet of Things (IoT). These types of solutions connect assets, building systems, and equipment to provide real-time data and insights that empower facility managers to monitor and control operations seamlessly. Adopting smart technologies and harnessing data is critical for facilities managers […]
Facility Management
The Balancing Act: How Retailers and Restaurants Can Achieve Comfort and Cost Savings
27
Nov
Nov
Keeping customers comfortable is of the utmost importance for retailers and restaurants. But with rising energy costs, businesses need solutions that help strike the ideal balance between comfort and savings. Connected facilities powered by the Internet of Things (IoT) provide the necessary insights to maintain optimal customer experiences while maximizing efficiency. Reduce Wasted Energy Spending […]
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Nov
Nov
Equipment failure is inevitable, but how foodservice and retail facilities respond to it can make all the difference in operational costs. Reactive maintenance has long been the default strategy—run equipment until it breaks, then scramble to fix or replace it. This approach may seem cost-effective, but it carries hidden costs that add up over time. […]
12
Jun
Jun
Ensuring food safety is hugely important in the fast-paced and ever-evolving foodservice industry. And while it’s true that preventative food safety programs are an investment, the benefits are clear—the initial costs pale in comparison to the money spent when corrective food safety is the only strategy. In fact, a study by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg […]
12
Dec
Dec
Many organizations are brainstorming ways to protect their profits with a recession looming in the not-so-distant future. The good news is that there are several things businesses can do to remain resilient during an economic downturn. One of them is to use the Internet of Things (IoT) to positively impact how the organization does business […]
Connected Equipment, Energy Efficiency, Energy Management Systems - EMS, Facility Safety, Repair & Maintenance, Restaurant Energy Management, Retail Energy Management, Sustainability
Connected Facilities Win Against Mother Nature
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Aug
Aug
Mother Nature is always full of surprises. No one ever knows with absolute certainty what extremes the weather might deliver, from freezing cold or blistering heat to a hurricane or tornado. This scenario is particularly challenging for operations leaders. No business wants to be forced to close its doors, but is it possible to brave […]
31
May
May
It’s no secret that operational goals are intrinsically tied to the long-term success of a business. These shorter-term objectives are meant to drive the overall strategic plan and contribute to the achievement of the big picture. Operational goals help ensure that day-to-day business functions are running smoothly and provide concrete targets to work towards. While […]
12
Apr
Apr
Making headlines is a dream come true for any business owner or restaurateur unless it’s for making customers sick due to improper food storage. Preventing critical issues related to safe-holding temperatures in walk-in coolers and freezers is an essential part of keeping food safe. According to the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, bacteria […]
Connected Equipment, Food Retail, Uncategorized
How Connected Facilities Add Value for Food Retailers
14
Dec
Dec
Americans spend more than 759 billion dollars on groceries every year, a figure that has more than doubled since the early 1990s. Today, supermarkets are offering so much more than what’s on a basic shopping list. Grocery stores have evolved into large, complicated operations that rely on high-level facility performance and a wide range of […]
16
Mar
Mar
Ghost kitchens – companies providing kitchen infrastructure for new or existing food service concepts looking to expand quickly with delivery-only offerings – are rapidly gaining steam in our “new normal” and are poised to transform a significant portion of the food service industry. While there are a few different iterations on the ghost kitchen business […]
