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technology in the food sector . One significant barrier is the initial cost of implementation . Many businesses , especially smaller firms , are hesitant to invest in technology due to budget constraints and that is understandable in the current climate . But sometimes you must take one step back to take five steps forward . Do your research , speak to technology providers , and ask questions to find out what the best fit for your business is . Most catering technology platforms are cloud-based today , which usually means no upfront costs , no lengthy implementation timelines and no hefty tech teams installing the software because they tend to operate on a SaaS ( Software as a Service ) model .
In summary , catering management technology is revolutionizing the food industry by offering ways to become more efficient , and with current market trends emphasizing the need for reducing costs , boosting sustainability and the pressures around improving staff retention , it stands to reason that technology can help businesses stay competitive , meet evolving consumer demands and ultimately unlock their full potential to thrive . ■
Ollie Brand www . zupa . com
Ollie Brand is CEO at catering management technology firm , Zupa , a UK-based technology company , providing best-in-class catering management software . Designed to help customers to know and grow their business , Zupa ’ s flagship solution , Caternet , is one of the country ’ s leading catering management platforms and has been used by food service operators across the hospitality , leisure , education and care industry sectors for the last 14 years . From managers and buyers to chefs and catering teams , Caternet has been developed with the end user in mind , helping businesses to boost operational efficiencies and better control their costs .
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