By Luis Orbegoso, President ADT Business
As automation and “smart homes” increase in popularity in the residential industry, ADT has also seen automation play a larger role in retail growth. From driving standard operating procedure analytics to customer flow maximizing dollars per store visitor, automation technology allows retailers to focus on their core business. In fact, many retailers are already using this technology for loss prevention and reducing variable costs. Since these advantages are particularly prevalent in the food and beverage industry, let’s take a deeper dive into this segment to uncover how automation can drive profit for retailers.
An Industry with Specific Needs
While most large restaurant chains maintain a tight roster of national suppliers handling everything from marketing to condiments, in-store operations are managed on a location-by-location basis. For example, individual franchises may have different security systems and processes, causing inconsistency and confusion for managers. This coupled with the high employee turnover across the industry can create the perfect storm in establishing and standardizing business processes.
But why is it so important to implement consistent automation technology? You can easily turn your establishment into a “smart” business by utilizing video technology to check in on activity remotely, and schedule notifications when certain doors are opened when they normally shouldn’t be. A district manager, for instance, is responsible for the sales, operations and safety for the locations in their district. Automation can streamline tasks, and best position the organization to manage turnover and the day-to-day challenges inherent in the food and beverage industry.
Please log in or register below to read the full article.
