Inventory Control/Management

With escalating energy costs and manufacturing prices, inventory control in the foodservice industry is becoming more and more of a focal point each day. Part 1 of this two part series explored the benefits of moving from a par stock based inventory control system to a minimum-maximum algorithm. In Part 2, learn about purchasing order links, top inventory control software functions and more.

With escalating energy costs and manufacturing prices, inventory control in the foodservice industry is becoming more and more of a focal point each day. In Part 1 of this two part series, learn the benefits of moving from a par stock based inventory control system to a minimum-maximum algorithm accomplished through back office foodservice software.

MBM Food Service and Cheney Brothers, Inc join the list of foodservice distributors using RTIconnect for its online ordering capabilities.

Faced with the rising cost of food, Wendy's franchisee Dave Hale turns to RTIconnect back office software for help and saves thousands of dollars the first year.

The acquisition of Newbury Networks will enable Trapeze to deliver a broader set of WLAN products to growing market segments worldwide and to integrate best-of-breed location capabilities into its products.

Management for Swissotel Chicago achieves its inventory cost reduction goals with a 3 percent drop liquor costs following the implementation of a RFID-based beverage tracker system from Capton.

As the end of a tumultuous 2008 draws near, the majority of hospitality operators are looking for ways to cut costs, curb waste, and coax consumers into their doors. What many may not have considered is that one of their heaviest pieces of artillery in the battle against a downturned economy is their point of sale systems. Hospitality Technology puts a focus on POS trends, functions and releases to find out what exactly this system can do to help restaurants sell more and spend less in 2009.

Last year, management for Las Vegas' Golden Gate Hotel & Casino wanted to upgrade the hotel's property management and POS systems to streamline operations and improve the guest experience. Since the implementation of two Agilysys solutions, hotel management has improved productivity in nearly every area of operations.