- Innovation is always happening – especially in the tech world. Recently, technology and the foodservice industry have made major waves, including autonomous delivery. CEO of Bear Robotics, Juan Higueros, shared that “You’re going to see automation playing a huge role in the foodservice and hospitality space, both inside and out of the restaurant. If automation was a baseball game, I’d say we’re just now entering the second inning.” In the interview, Juan shared that drones flying through the sky with pizzas may seem unrealistic, but due to autonomous technology it’s not the unthinkable.
Source: QSR Magazine. Read the full article here.
- One of the largest lifestyle shifts since the 21 century is the desire of consumers prioritizing their health and wellness for not just physical health, but mental health, too. Besides health, consumers are putting more and more of an emphasis on convenience and are actively looking for brands and restaurants that offer healthy grab-and-go, ready-to-cook or meal kits. This trend is shaping the future of food and is something for brands and restaurants to keep in mind when developing new offerings.
Source: Forbes. Read the full article here.
- While there have been huge advancements in technology, many organizations are still struggling with their supply chain. One of the reasons is due to many organizations relying on a manual process – especially when mapping route and load optimization goals. As the supply chain is changing, having the ability to adjust and load plans at the order level will lead to decreased freight spend and ultimately improve service for the customer.
Source: Supply Chain Brain. Read the full article here.
