Lodging Magazine Operations

AUGUST 23, 2023

While inflation is still casting a long shadow over the market, the bright side for buyers is that supply chains are more reliable than they were 12 months ago. As a result, the lead times for many orders are shrinking back to what they were pre-COVID. Evidence of this trend comes from Atrium Hospitality.

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Les Roches

JULY 8, 2024

Understanding inventory and supply chain management 8th July, 2024 In this article Managing stock and logistics plays a central role in the success of any business, especially in the hospitality industry. Supply chain inventory management makes sure the right amount of goods are available at the right time.

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Lodging Magazine

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

WASHINGTON—The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and Procure Impact announced the launch of the Dignity of Work Pledge, an initiative to create 100,000 hours of paid employment for overlooked populations. Procure Impact’s B2B marketplace allows companies to source responsibly and achieve social impact goals.

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eZee Absolute

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Well, it all depends on your ‘hotel supply chain.’ So, let’s talk everything about hotel supply chain management and figure out the answer. From linens to toiletries, furniture to food, each element is a link in the hospitality supply chain, contributing to the overall guest experience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 23, 2024

Implement a Thorough Quality Control Process It’s absolutely necessary for companies to be rigorous about following strict quality control practices throughout the supply chain. Additionally, partnering with an unreliable supplier can lead to significant supply chain risks.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 14, 2022

You can unlock the power of your restaurant data with the help of solutions such as procurement and supply chain technology. Let technology be the consistent employee you can rely on. Let technology guide you to profitability. The unknown is always scary.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 23, 2024

RIU Hotels & Resorts has taken yet another important step forward in its Proudly Committed sustainability strategy with the approval of two key policies: the Sustainability Policy and the Procurement and Supplier Policy.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 18, 2024

Supply Chain Disruptions: The availability of restaurant fryers and component parts can be impacted by supply chain disruptions such as shortages of raw materials, delays in transit, or geopolitical concerns. This can cause delays in the procurement process and could raise expenses for restaurant owners.

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Lodging Magazine

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

A slew of factors, from inflation to supply chain disruptions, have driven food costs higher in recent years, compromising already-tight hotel food and beverage profit margins. A GPO doesn’t just provide cost savings, but also […] The post Advice: Procurement Partners appeared first on LODGING Magazine.

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Hospitality Magazine

OCTOBER 22, 2024

EcoVadis evaluates companies on various criteria, including environmental management, labour and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. Through collaboration and accountability, SLoCT fosters a more sustainable supply chain, enhancing overall environmental performance.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

High cost of organic produce and supply chain problems. In the wake of ongoing pandemic, restaurant owners are facing supply chain problems due to agricultural production and labor shortages, fluctuations in demand, and transportation logistics issues.

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Traditional approaches to cost reduction might offer quick fixes, yet they often limit the strategic manoeuvrability necessary to tackle broader financial, procurement, and supply chain challenges.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 26, 2022

Since we can’t get away from rising prices and supply chain bottlenecks, we can look for new approaches that can help manage the impact. No one is a fan. However now that we are emerging from the pandemic, this is our reality.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2021

In parallel, procurement challenges persist as the food service industry reels from ongoing global supply chain disruptions and inventory delays. restaurant sales plummeted from $66.2B between February and April 2020. Fast forward a year later and sales climbed back to $66.5B by April 2021 — a 122 percent+ increase YoY.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2022

The sector is on the heels of what the Washington Post dubbed “the most unusual job market in American history,” compounded by a newly familiar list of challenges: supply chain woes bearing down on procurement, a broader shift from onsite food consumption to app-based food delivery services, and escalating arms race of compensations and (..)

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 14, 2021

Analyze Supply Chain. Do your due diligence and critically analyze your prospective hand sanitizer partner’s supply chain. Getting answers to these questions early on can inform your long-term strategy for procurement and a sustainable supply of product in increasingly challenging times.

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Boutique Hotel News

APRIL 21, 2023

For example, sustainability targets under Future Planet include net zero scope one and two carbon emissions by 2030, and for our supply chain to be ISO14001 accredited by 2025. We are procuring renewable energy across the portfolio, whereby 100 per cent of our electricity is renewable. heating controls).”

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Hotel Owner

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

While waste can occur throughout the supply chain, it is crucial for hotels to focus on internal practices, especially in their kitchens and restaurants, where they can directly implement change. Waste tracking not only reduces waste but can also save costs on food procurement by eliminating unnecessary over-purchasing.

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Hotel Owner

APRIL 11, 2024

Other key ESG initiatives across its properties globally include: Adoption of sustainable eco-friendly linen and paperless in-room guides to reduce environmental footprint; Reduction in plastic waste through the elimination of single-use plastics in rooms and food and beverage outlets; Engagement and partnership of responsible suppliers to build a (..)

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Hotel Owner

JUNE 14, 2024

That said, improvements in three key areas of sales, revenue, and procurement, can often be a driver for positive change and profitability. Procurement – Strategic sourcing for enhanced profitability Savvy financial management is a key driver of sustainable success at any hotel, venue, or hospitality setting.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Cheese is looking to shred 7 billion excess prize tickets that have piled up in its supply chain and, if somehow procured by the general public, could be traded in for $9 million worth of prizes. Kraft Heinz is selling off most of its cheese business — but not its Kraft singles — to French dairy company Lactalis for $3.2

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Serviced Apartments

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

India: Serviced accommodation manager Synergy Global Housing has appointed Masood Ahmed as the company’s business development and supply chain manager in APAC. Ahmed will be responsible for developing new client relationships throughout the country whilst collaborating with supply chain partners across Asia-Pacific.

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Lodging Magazine

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Challenged by both price increases and supply chain disruptions, buyers do well to exercise all the best practices at their disposal, including flexibility in product selection when possible, closely monitoring price fluctuations, exploiting volume buys, and maintaining regular communications with suppliers.

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EATER

AUGUST 20, 2024

“There were a lot of supply chain things to work out, and I was the only employee at my company for the first two years,” she says. “It Gao had to focus on building what she calls a “world-class supply chain” to ensure that she could procure enough high-quality spices to stock thousands of new stores with her product.

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Hotel Business

JULY 19, 2024

Through this program, our powerful suite of data and digital tools, procurement solutions and supply-chain expertise will help Choice Hotels deliver opportunities for their franchisees to create memorable hospitality experiences for hotel visitors.”

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EATER

MAY 27, 2020

Upcycled food” now has an official definition: “Upcycled foods use ingredients that otherwise would not have gone to human consumption, are procured and produced using verifiable supply chains, and have a positive impact on the environment.” [ Food Dive ].

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EATER

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Every single thing (with the exception of marketing, branding, and creative direction) was entirely new: sourcing fish, building supply chains, finding co-manufacturers, working on product innovation and development, fundraising, putting together the building blocks of a formalized company. The ground fell out from under me.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

We’ll save what Nicola and Cynthia thought of their stealthily-procured lung and the other offal in their feast for the episode.

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Smart Brief Hospitality

DECEMBER 12, 2022

” Entegra President and CEO Damien Calderini believes weather will be a top issue because of its effect on the supply chain and access to food. And we’re building four or five contingency plans behind those so that as things do change, we’re able to react quickly and nimbly.”

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Hotel Business

JANUARY 10, 2023

Our expos in Dallas and Atlanta offer a valuable opportunity to control your hotel supply chain instead of having the supply chain control you.”. It’s a unique combination that can dramatically reshape the supply chain and bottom-line results for American hoteliers.”.

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Hotel Business

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Inflation, supply-chain delays and the labor crisis were all concerns throughout this year, as hoteliers stayed on the path of recovery. “The biggest impact to the supply chain challenges and the food challenges we’re seeing today is the weather,” he noted. Supply chain issues are also a problem.

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Hotelogix

OCTOBER 18, 2023

  Optimize Staff Productivity: Your staff members don't have to spend excessive time searching for supplies or waiting for deliveries when inventory is well-managed. Disrupt Mitigation: Unexpected disruptions like equipment breakdowns or supply chain disruptions can occur.

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Hotel Business

JUNE 5, 2023

In the latest Hotel Business Hot Topics session, “Conscious Minds: Optimizing the Food & Beverage Supply Chain for Profitability and Sustainability,” in partnership with Entegra, a panel of industry executives discussed how hoteliers can implement sustainable practices in the F&B supply chain while keeping their bottom line in mind.

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Hotel Owner

JUNE 30, 2023

Effective inventory management systems and supply chain partnerships also help streamline procurement processes, minimise waste, and ensure cost-effectiveness. Adopting energy-efficient practices, such as LED lighting and smart thermostats, can reduce utility expenses.

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Hotel Owner

MAY 12, 2023

Through it, we seek to create a positive environmental and social impact across our operations, supply chain and the communities which surround our hotels. I strongly believe that hotels need to invest in local artisans and entrepreneurs to localise procurement as much as possible to avoid unnecessary food miles.

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Hotel Business

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Inflation, supply chain delays and the labor crisis were all concerns throughout this year, as hoteliers stayed on the path of recovery. “The biggest impact to the supply chain challenges and the food challenges we’re seeing today is the weather,” he noted. Supply chain issues are also a problem.

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Revenue Hub

DECEMBER 8, 2023

For example, AI can help procurement software compare environmentally friendly and diverse-owned hotel suppliers and monitor outcomes when investing in these businesses. If you’re procuring digital tools, the key is to strike a balance between automation and human touch.

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