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Ericsson and the Convergence of 5G and Automation in Manufacturing
The Convergence of 5G and Automation in Manufacturing: A New Industrial Revolution The manufacturing industry stands at an inflection point. Advances in 5G technology and automation are coming together to transform the way products are made, and the role that humans and machines play in this process. Per Treven, Director of Business Development at Ericsson, […]
Drone Delivery Faces Cybersecurity Threats, But Advanced IoT Can Be its Resolution
Cybersecurity in beyond visual line-of-sight drone delivery is critical and this makes for a pressing need to shield Internet of Things (IoT) systems, particular advanced IoT. With the FAA granting UPS the green light to perform drone deliveries, there are some concerns. Some experts emphasize the importance of leveraging cybersecurity measures to protect […]
Personalizing the Dining Experience Through Music
When people go to a restaurant, personalizing the dining experience is a critical factor in making an impact that keeps customers returning. What better way to capitalize on that experience than through music? In recent years, the restaurant industry has seen a significant shift towards personalizing the dining experience for guests. As the industry […]
QSR & Restaurant Employees Need Digital-First Designed Training For Better Retention
The concept of digital-first is permeating every corner of our lives and the food service industry is no exception. Switching to mobile-based training solutions isn’t just a fad. It is a strategic move rooted in both psychology and practicality. For one, some studies confirm that game-based, positive reinforcement can elevate retention rates to […]
The Wholesale Business: A Collaborative Approach
Owning a bakery is a dream for some people; for others, the vision continues beyond that first cookie sold. For the Co-Owners of Brooklyn, New York’s The Good Batch, Anna Gordon and Steven Hartong, the question isn’t the next type of cookie to sell; it’s what’s the next market expansion. The global market for […]
The Food Industry’s Understaffing Problem: A Positive Change for Employees and Customers
The food industry is known for its fast-paced, high-stress environment. However, in recent times, the food industry’s understaffing problem has made things much more challenging! The food industry is feeling the pinch of understaffing, with over 60% of establishments admitting they are struggling to recruit enough employees. In spite of that, this challenge has […]
Egg Price Increases Cause a Clucking Headache for Grocers and Shoppers
People say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Thanks to an outbreak of avian flu, and continued inflation woes, breakfast is quickly becoming one of the more expensive meals too. Egg price increases are leaving restauranteurs, grocers, and shoppers reeling. The wholesale trade value for a dozen “Midwest large” eggs went […]
From Meal Kits to Fermentation: What Restaurant Trends Will Continue?
From new technologies and changing food trends to supply chains and innovative concepts, the restaurant industry is everchanging. Host Andre Natera shares kitchens, plates and stories with food and beverage superstars, preparing a new dish and offering valuable insights from the front lines of the culinary industry. The art of cooking and dining […]
Taking On ‘Toxic Turnover’ in the Modern Restaurant Industry
On this episode of The Main Course with host Barbara Castiglia, ShiftPixy CEO Scott Absher outlined how his company is making staffing, particularly in the modern gig economy, simpler. ShiftPixy bills itself as “the cure for toxic turnover,” noting a vision to deliver an ecosystem that “enables you to share human capital and never […]
Do Americans Have an Appetite for Alternative Meat?
Americans are expected to spend $6.8 billion on food this Fourth of July, according to Wallet Hub. Outside of celebrating American independence, the holiday is perhaps most associated with grilling meat. However, this year Americans will also be eating something different, yet very similar. Plant-based meat alternatives have become an evermore frequent menu item […]