If April showers bring May flowers, then May flowers bring the cooling season. Yes, it’s already that time of year again. Cooling season is on the horizon, and equipment maintenance is top of mind for operational leaders. But don’t sweat it because IoT is here to save the day. A connected facility can transform equipment […]
Preventative maintenance might feel more expensive, but it often saves money in the long term. On the other hand, emergency equipment replacement drains budgets, jeopardizes customer comfort, and negatively impacts your bottom line—especially when it happens during peak heating or cooling season. Still, run-to-failure is a popular strategy used by businesses hoping to squeeze every […]
Business owners are battling labor shortages due to a looming recession, continued inflation, more layoffs, and higher unemployment. But according to SHRM, data shows the real worry is tied to a factor not nearly as variable: demographics. Due to demographic shifts, aging populations, and reduced birth rates, experts are predicting that countries like the U.S. […]
There’s a new standard in town for the food retail industry: the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report. This standard provides a comprehensive set of metrics for food retail companies to organize and track ESG performance. ESG reports include qualitative and quantitative data about three key topics. The first focuses on the environmental strides a […]
The restaurant industry was hit hard during the pandemic. Operations leaders had to pivot to survive, and many are still figuring out the best ways to mitigate and prevent the spread of Covid-19. Even after the pandemic, three things that remain crucial for restaurants are air-quality monitoring and automation, air-cleaning, and disinfecting critical high-touch surfaces. […]
The facilities management market is serious business. By 2032, its value is expected to top $5 trillion. Despite this positive outlook, operations leaders still face many challenges. From sky-rocketing energy prices to the push for sustainability, there’s a lot to consider. So how can operations leaders head into the new year with the right priorities? […]
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 […]
The Internet of Things (IoT) has changed how humans interact with technology for the better—particularly in the area of facility management, and its momentum is seemingly unstoppable. In the pursuit of increased efficiency, improved productivity, and reduced costs, worldwide IoT budgets have increased year-over-year by at least $40 billion since 2018. In 2020, IoT spending […]
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 […]
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 […]
