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The role of paper and spreadsheets is shrinking across a variety of industries. Companies today rely more and more on integrated digital solutions to manage their data, allowing workers in the field to capture, share, and analyze crucial information faster than before.

Editor’s note – This blog combines and abbreviates the tips and knowledge we published in three previous articles:

Hotel franchises and brands are quickly adapting to the challenges brought on by Coronavirus. They’ve made the transition to locking down rooms for 24 hours before cleaning, providing hand sanitizer for every guest, and performing no-touch check-ins. Even at reduced capacity many hotels boast full bookings and are taking a careful step toward “business as […]

Throughout the pandemic, restaurants have seen changes that have left previous standards shuddering in the wake of COVID-19. Apart from the social distancing rules and mask enforcement, numerous difficulties sprouted from decreased staffing, employee turnover, and other operational woes. The “next normal” for restaurateurs also looks to be peppered with shifting brand and government regulations, […]

The pandemic has been a challenge for the supply chain. It has exposed numerous vulnerabilities within safety processes, operational efficiency, and compliance. There’s a silver lining, though. This newfound clarity means that this is a prime opportunity to take a step back, re-evaluate your tools and methods, and re-engage with the work that lies ahead. […]

Imagine trying to do your job without any modern technology: no smartphone, no laptop, not even a keyboard. If you’re still able to perform your duties, you’re in a shrinking group according to studies from Brookings and Technalysis. Job skills are required to be increasingly digital, and workers are expected to be plugged in for […]

The pandemic’s disruption is virtually unavoidable in every industry, but it’s especially evident within the food supply chain. Amidst markets in flux, emerging health and safety concerns, and shifting standards, it’s clear that this is a time of considerable upheaval within the food industry.

In the face of uncertain times, you need surefire methods for correcting undesirable outcomes in your processes. Now more than ever, CAPAs can ensure your product or service achieves your goals unhindered—even in the midst of an economy and society in flux. Focusing on the variables you can control, such as product quality and operational […]

Six months into the COVID-19 pandemic, leading hotels have embraced large-scale operational changes to ensure the health and safety of employees and guests. Hotel franchises such as Best Western, Hilton, Marriot, and Hyatt, in addition to industry associations like the American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA) have created new standards around sanitation and cleanliness practices. […]

Quick and accurate data collection has always been a top priority for franchise businesses. Data from the front lines fuels your decision-making and helps you ensure you’re ahead of ever-changing standards. Most importantly, it tells you what’s going on in your business so that you and your staff can respond to trending issues easily and […]

In the post-lockdown world, keeping up with health and safety guidelines is paramount. New regulations, best practices, and local rules continue to trickle down to customer-facing businesses every day. It’s a lot to keep up with, especially considering that consumer confidence is trending poorly. There’s an elegant solution to ensuring both internal compliance and consumer […]

As the COVID-19 pandemic has spread, companies have been forced to adapt their distribution and logistics operations accordingly. For many, the rapid changes have exposed weaknesses in what they believed were reliable processes, revealing visible, worrying fractures.