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New 2D Barcodes Offer Easy Access to Dynamic Information for Food Traceability and More

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Across the supply chain, other stakeholders are also using 2D barcodes to automatically record and share vital information related to product information and movement across trading partner networks. Scanning a 2D barcode that has these details embedded gives chefs and servers quick and easy access to these details.

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Food Safety and Transparency Are the Lifeblood for Operators

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Avoiding such a calamity will always be a top priority among restaurant managers, not only by optimizing sanitation and safe handling practices in-house, but also through rigorous sourcing and supply chain management. These standards help businesses uniquely identify companies, products, locations and assets in the supply chain.

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Back of House, Yet Front-Facing Priority – Restaurant BOH Trends to Monitor in 2023

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More Equitable Compensation In years past, front of house personnel – servers, bussers, hostesses, etc. Streamlined Supply Chains This BOH trend took hold in the latter half of 2022, and will continue to be a significant element of restaurants all across the country. – received the majority of customer tips.

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Embracing Sustainability: The Hidden Power of Ice Vending Machines in the HoReCa Sector

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The machines also allow servers to safely serve ice directly to customers, enhancing hygiene standards. However, ice vending machines help remove numerous stages from the supply chain, effectively cutting out emissions linked to manufacturing and transportation.

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BofA Report: New Appreciation for Restaurants

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Other supply chain related events, which spanned from restaurant equipment (creating issues for restaurant development and timing) to the Avian flu/eggflation issues, also negatively impacted the industry. Growth won’t be as fast as one would have hoped, and supply chain continues to be a challenge.

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The Next Generation of the Dining Experience

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Consumers are less forgiving than in the past when a server is not around to call for another round of drinks or to ask for the check. … its purpose is to augment restaurant flows, preserve meaningful guest/server interactions, improve efficiencies, and speed up the customer touchpoints like ordering and paying, when needed. .

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Automation in the Food Industry (Infographic)

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Indeed, the increased use of automation in the food and restaurant industry has helped businesses improve their supply chain, protect their employees and reduce overall costs. Companies want automation because it can help them better track their materials and products, which is essential for riding herd on supply chain partners.