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Chain restaurants devour data analytics

A chain restaurant’s profitability often depends on its capacity to control costs. Data analytics provides a full picture of customer preferences and is a valuable tool for restaurant chains to address stock control and to attract local business.

Topics: Industry - Food and Beverage, Job Role - Sales

Grocery distributor uses data to justify quality service strategy

Grocery wholesale distributors use networks for buying power and breadth of product range. For many members of the Countrywide Food Service Network, data analytics is the new secret weapon to stay competitive.

Topics: Case Study, Industry - Food and Beverage, Industry - Wholesale Distribution, Job Role - Sales, Job Role - Executive, Industry - Consumer Goods

Why industry specific data analytics is taking off?

Having the appropriate data analytics solution is vital to strategic decision making. However, one-size-fits-all solutions don’t always address a company’s specific needs. Cloud technology has facilitated the rise of vertical SaaS data analytics and more bespoke solutions.

Topics: Business Intelligence Basics, Industry - Food and Beverage, Industry - HVAC/Plumbing, Industry - Building & Industrial Supplies, Job Role - Executive

How to increase margins in your food distribution company

The changing demand for organic, fair-trade or locally sourced products, as well as changing food industry regulations are putting a strain on food and beverage distribution companies.

Topics: Industry - Food and Beverage, Industry - Wholesale Distribution, Job Role - Executive

Growing restaurant chain can’t get enough of Phocas

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Rashays’ team uses data to better understand customer preferences, improve the loyalty program and get results

Topics: Case Study, Industry - Food and Beverage, Job Role - Executive, Industry - Retail

[eBook] The key metrics to measure in the food & beverage industry

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From the apple tree to the check-out, business intelligence (BI) uncovers opportunities and risks hidden in your product lifecycle and company performance. Food and Beverage managers are using data analytics and instant reporting daily to make smart business decisions about their stock, their sales and their customers.

Topics: Industry - Food and Beverage

Three things executives of food & beverage businesses wish they’d known sooner

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Even the most successful people have made mistakes. In fact, trial and error is an important part of growth and learning. However, many mistakes can be avoided by talking with others in our field and learning from their hard-won experience. This blog will discuss the lessons learned by three managers and executives in the food and beverage industry.

Topics: Industry - Food and Beverage, Job Role - Executive

[eGuide] Optimizing your food supply chain with data

Right product. Right place. Right time. In the food industry, delivering in full and on time helps ensure food safety and product freshness — not to mention high customer satisfaction and increased profits — which is why knowing the ins and outs of your supply chain is crucial.

Topics: Industry - Food and Beverage

3 signs the food and beverage industry needs business intelligence

With tight margins and increased competition, how is your food and beverage business staying ahead? Find out the 3 signs that indicate you need a BI solution to answer one of your most important business questions.

Topics: Industry - Food and Beverage