Technology

Almost every business today has some type of technology in use. The foodservice industry has made many strides in the past 25 years. From robust POS systems, linked to inventory and ordering systems, producing a multitude of reports, to electronic time-keeping, to completely cash free environments, and many other technological advances, you have surely seen or used such innovations in your foodservice careers - or you will! In this section, you will find information on much of the technology that is in use today in foodservice operations, as well as what's on the horizon.

In this section, you will find information on:

  • Microsoft Tag
  • Payment Card Industry Compliance Issues
  • Social Media

Soon to Come...

  • Cashless/Stored Value Systems
  • Conference/Catering Systems
  • Nutritional Analysis Systems
  • Point of Sale Systems
  • Remote Ordering

Contributors to this Section
Coalfire Systems
Thomas Teves, Compass Group USA
Tom Hilton, CBORD


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