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2021: A Year of Navigating Shortages

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurants have faced labor shortages, supply and equipment shortages, and climbing food prices, with no past playbook on how to navigate the crisis. Another area where the labor shortage is impacting foodservice operators is in the area of truck drivers for the transport of goods. Equipment Shortage.

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Embracing Hyperlocal Ingredients: Transforming Menus and Communities

Modern Restaurant Management

People have become increasingly aware of climate change and the importance of ethical sourcing. What they cannot produce themselves, they source locally. Transportation alone accounts for nearly 20 percent of food-system emissions. Buying locally has been trending for quite a few years for several reasons. What is hyperlocal?

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Supply Chain Transparency Can Make Your Restaurant Safer, Boost Key Metrics

Modern Restaurant Management

Any safety breach – mishandled foods, contamination at a farm, employees working with contagious norovirus, human error, broken equipment, and more – can harm your foods, guests, and business. Their ingredients are responsibly sourced, prioritizing people, animals, and the environment. Prioritize ESG initiatives.

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What’s your Business Plan B for when the Caronavirus hits Australia?

Ken Burgin

Export industries – rock lobster exports from Western Australia to China have stopped , because of transport and logistics problems in China. Imports – we depend on Chinese manufacturing for almost everything , from cooking equipment to electronics, clothing, utensils, furniture and quite a lot of food manufacturing.

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The Digital Revolution, Evolving Consumer Expectations and Other Trends

Modern Restaurant Management

Evolving Consumer Expectations – Consumer expectations continued to evolve in 2023, particularly in the areas of transparency, ethical sourcing, and dietary preferences. Restaurants adapted by providing comprehensive information about ingredients, sourcing practices, and sustainable initiatives.

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Revolutionizing Restaurant Supply Chains: The Impact of AI on Transparency, Validation, Verification, and Sustainability

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurant managers must have complete visibility into their suppliers’ sourcing practices to ensure their ingredients are safe, healthy, and high-quality. Restaurant managers must ensure that their suppliers’ sources are trustworthy, and their products are high-quality. Transparency is crucial in restaurant supply chains.

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AI, VR, Holographs and More in QSRs

Modern Restaurant Management

These experiences use VR to transport diners to different settings or to tell a story that compliments the meal. Example AR information that could be acquired by viewing the plate or wine glass with your smartphone may include: Ingredients, Sources/Regions, Recipe, Cooking Methods, Calories, Carbs, etc. )