Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 9, 2022

The restaurant industry loses an astounding $162 billion each year in food waste. All restaurants should proactively work to reduce food waste, which will also help you save money, increase profits, spotlight your commitment to sustainability, and help the environment. Between a third and a half of food is wasted worldwide annually.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Globally, one third of the food produced for human consumption is wasted. So, how can we both solve the food waste issue and ensure better food availability? Waste can occur anywhere along the food supply chain, which includes production, processing, distribution, and consumption. Improving Distribution.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 20, 2021

While the restaurant sector shut down during the pandemic, food supply chain technologists were working hard to open new avenues to improve automated processes for restaurants. For example, technology exists that allows restaurant operators to take inventory in a matter of minutes, while achieving 99.9-percent

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 7, 2023

For any specialty coffee roaster, one of the key factors to running a successful business is a continuous supply of fresh green coffee. Sourcing and buying green coffee is certainly a big part of this, but efficient inventory management is also paramount. What are the benefits of managing green coffee supplies effectively?

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

QSRs operate in a competitive and highly complex business space, so one of the highest priorities for these organizations is creating strategic plans that will reduce food waste to avoid lost revenue and wastage disposal fees. According to Rethink Food Waste Through Economics and Date , the U.S. restaurant sector generates 11.4

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Lavu

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

In the face of a staggering global issue, restaurants must proactively avoid food waste. billion tons of food are wasted annually across the globe. Restaurants, a big part of this challenge, can substantially impact by adopting sustainable practices and reducing their contribution to food waste.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Controlling a restaurant kitchen’s inventory is a key to proper restaurant management and can help avoid wasting food and space. When it comes to your livelihood, any gaps in inventory are more than mere annoyances — they could be hurting your ability to make a profit. Why Inventory Management Matters.

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The Rail

MAY 2, 2024

By Noel Dorsey, Contributor Restaurant relocation is a significant undertaking that requires careful planning and execution, especially when managing inventory. Properly handling inventory during the relocation process is crucial to ensure a smooth transition and minimize disruptions to operations.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Dynamic pricing is not new; for decades, the airline, fashion, and hospitality industries have all found that dynamic pricing — the incremental adjustments to prices to reflect inventory, demand, and supply — has helped companies cut waste and save money. All of this food waste — 35 percent of the U.S.

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Goliath Consulting

JUNE 15, 2021

We saw customers stockpiling on groceries and supplies in homes instead of going out to eat, raising retail sales by 29 percent over the previous year (1). According to this McKinsey Report, these “changes in consumer behavior continue to ripple through the US food and agricultural supply chains” even today (1). Inventory Estimates.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Hot Palette Holdings uses AI to improve their forecasting, optimize inventory, and reduce waste. Innovative tech tools, like AI, can improve forecasting, inventory management, scheduling, customer service, marketing, and many other essential business tasks. Increase quality and safety across the supply chain.

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Cheetah

JANUARY 30, 2022

Disposable restaurant supplies are part of critical inventory used by every restaurant, food-truck and caterer on a daily basis. They include everything from back-of-house supplies like gloves and containers, to customer-facing single use-items like takeout packaging, utensils, napkins, and straws. Restaurant Supplies.

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Cheetah

JANUARY 30, 2022

Disposable restaurant supplies are part of critical inventory used by every restaurant, food-truck and caterer on a daily basis. They include everything from back-of-house supplies like gloves and containers, to customer-facing single use-items like takeout packaging, utensils, napkins, and straws. Restaurant Supplies.

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Sculpture Hospitality

JUNE 6, 2023

If you own or manage a restaurant, you know how important it is to keep track of inventory. It's crucial to have an accurate count of your supplies so that you can order more when you need it, avoid waste, and keep your costs under control.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 18, 2020

. “The meal kits give companies the opportunity to offer a healthy and convenient option to their employees, and keeps our inventory moving. ” Reviving The Supply Chain. Now more than ever, it is important for restaurants to maintain a healthy connection with their supply chain.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 17, 2020

Although this means that we are now down to just 20 percent of our business, we are able to stay afloat financially by applying the same waste reduction efficiencies in our own work that we pass on to our consulting clients. Historically, we have trained cafeteria staff to cook food from scratch while also reducing food and labor waste.

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Hot Schedules

JULY 8, 2021

The Problems with Managing Inventory in Spreadsheets. U sing spreadsheets for hospitality inventory management is inaccurate, inefficient, and unwise. Learn how poor inventory management could be making operators crazy and hurting your business. You’d be hard-pressed to find an operator who actually likes taking inventory.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2020

Restaurants are an essential part of the food supply chain to millions of Americans every year. However, according to the USDA , up to 40 percent of the nation’s food supply is wasted each year – the economic equivalent of approximately $161 billion. The Challenge.

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Tableo

JULY 18, 2023

Restaurant inventory management is a process for identifying more cost-effective food, beverage and supply orders while keeping track of the materials and supplies you have on hand for shifts. Use inventory management software to track inventory levels and provide reports.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

However, the impact that AI is already having on the food industry is without parallel, helping to lower food prices, increase the availability of certain products or ingredients, and prevent supply chain shortages. This enables businesses to avoid buying too much inventory.

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Restaurant365

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Food waste is one of the largest areas of potential cost savings in a restaurant. In the letter, the NRA addressed how increasing costs and limited supplies are restricting the industry’s ability to function. 75 percent of restaurants have made menu changes because of supply chain challenges. Consistent Inventory Counts.

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Apicbase

MARCH 25, 2024

Managing inventory and supplier ordering is like juggling flaming torches while riding a unicycle (which also happens to be on fire). Demand forecasting for restaurants puts out the flames, takes the guesswork out of purchase orders and streamlines the supply chain. That’s a daunting task. That’s why it often goes wrong.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Inventory management Inventory management software helps you monitor your restaurant’s stock levels. Additionally, inventory management tools can help you prevent unnecessary waste. Leading restaurant inventory management platforms include MarginEdge and MarketMan.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Integrating IoT devices and connectivity drives efficiency, enhances food safety, mitigates risks, increases transparency, reduces waste, and provides many other benefits for restaurants. Connected sensors and devices allow real-time tracking and monitoring of food products throughout the supply chain. Did you know that U.S.

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Hot Schedules

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Mobility Equals Flexible Ops: Hotel Purchasing & Inventory from Anywhere. Whether in the front or back office, implementing the right tech can supplement what reduced staffs cannot to keep costs and waste to a minimum while maintaining brand standards and creating exceptional guest experiences. Join the Webinar. Related Posts.

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Lavu

APRIL 13, 2020

Waste production is going up as business owners around the world swap their waste reduction initiatives out with ways to prevent the spread of COVID-19. If your restaurants want to reduce waste even amidst the current crisis, there’s still plenty you can do. Donate Food Waste to Local Charities. Paperless ordering.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 28, 2024

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. The scan saves time, prevents oversights and errors, and makes it easy to ensure the food is safe to eat. What’s My Role?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2023

These factors contribute to a volatile supply chain, influencing everything from ingredient availability to menu pricing strategies. Contemporary menus increasingly feature more plant-based selections and alternative proteins, while also reflecting the demand for locally vetted foods and transparent supply chains.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2024

The year 2024 promises a journey of adaptation and fierce competition for the restaurant industry as it manages stronger-than-expected economic data and slowing inflation while dealing with the headwinds of short labor supply, more demanding customers and an uncertain political environment.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 2, 2022

Soaring prices, continued supply chain disruptions, and ongoing staffing shortages are creating a perfect storm for restaurants. Additionally, supply chain disruptions remain a huge problem, with 96 percent of restaurant operators saying they experienced supply delays or shortages last year. Make small changes.

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Restaurant365

JULY 9, 2020

Restaurant inventory management is the process of monitoring the food and beverage ingredients in your restaurant. Monitoring your inventory documents what food and beverage product is coming into your restaurant, what is leaving your restaurant as product sold, and what remains on your shelves and refrigerator. Sitting Inventory.

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Sculpture Hospitality

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Mastering the art of food inventory management is an essential skill for any culinary business, be it a bustling restaurant or a cozy cafe. Making sure that your food supplies are fresh and efficiently restocked, all while minimizing waste, requires a well-structured approach.

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Restaurant365

MAY 17, 2022

Food inventory management goes way beyond counting the items on the shelves. The most important part of inventory management is understanding how the amount of product relates to your profit margin. Why a POS system is not suitable for inventory management. Best practices for effective food inventory management.

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Restaurant365

MARCH 10, 2020

When you think of your restaurant finances, do you think of your inventory? Your restaurant inventory management is an oft-forgotten component of your finances, but the amount of product you have on hand represents a large part of your budget. If it’s not on the shelf, it can’t be stolen, spoiled or wasted. Sitting Inventory.

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Restaurant365

OCTOBER 27, 2021

It has been estimated that each year, more than 100 billion pounds of food is wasted in the United States. The waste of food is not only a waste of money and bad for the environment, but it is also making vulnerable populations even more vulnerable. What exactly are we talking about when we refer to food waste?

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360Training

JANUARY 3, 2020

Improving your restaurant’s inventory management is the quickest and most effective way to save money and increase revenue. Unfortunately, many restaurant managers and employees don’t know how to manage inventory effectively. What is Restaurant Inventory Tracking? What is Restaurant Inventory Tracking? .

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Tableo

JULY 14, 2023

How many times have we heard our mums’ rattle on about not wasting food? Nowadays when looking in the mirror, perhaps I shouldn’t have obeyed However the fact remains that waste is the scourge of the 21st century. In this post we will share helpful advice and practical solutions to help you minimise food waste in your restaurant.

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