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 […]
Knowing that a maintenance or repair job is done correctly is a good feeling and also great for business. However, this type of sheer confidence isn’t always possible without real-time data to fall back on. That’s why harnessing the power of the Internet of Things (IoT) is crucial for ensuring vendor accountability. Whether it’s human […]
As colder weather creeps in, businesses are bracing for steep hikes in energy costs this winter. The significant increase, combined with high gasoline prices, supply chain issues, spending weariness, and inflation, is creating a myriad of challenges for business owners. This has left many searching for innovative ways to cut costs and reduce bottom […]
Everyone works hard in the foodservice industry, but arguably no one works harder than hot water. Hot water is essential for sanitation and critical to keeping an establishment up and running. Without it, downtime is inevitable, and with downtime comes lost profits, frustrated employees, and unhappy customers—three things every establishment wants to avoid. The good […]
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 […]
Data is king for small, medium, and large organizations alike. It powers the intelligence behind many actionable results, particularly for businesses using the Internet of Things (IoT). In the foodservice and food retail industries, analytics gathered from a connected kitchen provide invaluable insight on everything from product safety and equipment performance to decreasing maintenance and […]
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 […]
The food service industry was hit hard by the pandemic and unfortunately, the problems aren’t in the rearview mirror just yet. When restaurants across the nation were forced to close, owners looked forward to a time when their empty tables would be full again. But with that day here, many are still struggling; not because […]
Real-time Equipment Data, Maintenance, and Uptime – Open Kitchen/SiteSage Integration with ServiceChannel It’s amazing what you learn about your critical equipment when you get remote access to real-time performance data. In thousands of Open Kitchen/SiteSage installations at small commercial facilities – mostly chain convenience stores, restaurants, and retailers – we have seen the incredible challenge […]
Hard-to-find operational efficiency improvements are all around us. For instance: Is your store lit up all night long? How cold or warm is your staff making your facility? How much of your repair and maintenance spend is actually necessary? All great questions that until a few years ago would have required you to be at […]
