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 […]
Operations leaders across the retail industry may not always face the same challenges. Still, each has a similar goal: to improve their organization’s operating costs, boost employee productivity, and stay ahead of equipment performance issues. In recent decades, accomplishing these initiatives has become easier with the Internet of Things (IoT), but facility management is always […]
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 […]
In the food retail industry, employee productivity, performance, and happiness are all key factors in the overall success of an organization. But the goals tied to each can’t be met overnight. Instead, it takes a true commitment to employee training to get there. In recent posts, we’ve talked about the consequences of The Great Resignation […]
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 […]
How Automating Tasks Can Help Make Employees Jobs Easier and Reduce Turnover These days it’s hard to ignore the phenomenon dubbed The Great Resignation, but for business owners everywhere, it’s even harder to keep employees. Workers are leaving their jobs at unprecedented rates—47 million Americans called it quits in 2021—which has left employers struggling to […]
Energy is the lifeblood of most businesses, especially for restaurants and retailers. It does more than just power the lights; energy makes equipment run and keeps employees and customers feeling comfortable. But with consumption comes waste, and a lot of it. Researchers at MIT estimate that commercial buildings account for 20% of all the energy […]
Sustainability is in the spotlight for the retail industry. However, while 90% of executives think sustainability is important, only 60% of companies have a sustainability strategy. In a time when environmental responsibility is a top consumer demand, and the worst impacts of climate change are expected to be irreversible as soon as 2030, all retailers […]
For facilities managers, the change in season also ushers in the need for maintenance on HVAC units as businesses shift from cooling to heating. Regular maintenance is a key part of making sure an HVAC system is running optimally, but merely performing seasonal check-ins won’t protect your equipment against catastrophic failure. That’s a job for […]
For most multisite operators, whether you own quick-serve restaurants, convenience stores or retail stores, a big part of 2020 planning will be centered around your operating goals. Operating goals are the driving forces of an organization’s long-term success and strategy. Whether your focus is on generating top-line revenue or bottom-line savings, SiteSage equipment and energy […]
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 […]
In a recent post, I wrote about how next-generation Energy Management Systems (which we call “EMS 2.0”) are enabling facilities management firms to be heroes to their clients by providing unprecedented visibility and automated analytics down to the equipment level, allowing service companies to respond more proactively to equipment issues. Similarly, EMS 2.0 can enable managed […]
