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Round 1 of what to expect for food and beverages in 2020
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Delivery too is a growing segment for McDonald’s and is now available from 23,000 restaurants in over 80 countries. Customers are placing 10 McDelivery orders per second on average globally.
James Schreier's insight:
One very interesting point in this article -- 10 McDelivery orders per second on average globally! ????
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America's top supermarkets are facing a new challenge: Grocery aisles in stores aren't suited to meet the growing demand for online orders.
James Schreier's insight:
I posted a story earlier about this -- but this has more details. It's a fascinating example of a trend that needs more exploration -- it's easy to see how many "what happens next's?" there are.
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As drive-thru times continue to lag, KFC hopes to speed up the process and improve customer experience with AI-backed technologies.
James Schreier's insight:
A lot of insights, and "next-order" implications in this article.
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What to expect in the next decade? Sleeker store designs, smarter kitchens and a lot more delivery disruption, NPD says
James Schreier's insight:
There is so much important information about trends that call for continued monitoring and assessment. That's what the T.I.P.S. Tracking program is all about.
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Gyms, juice bars, vacation rentals, and more all make an appearance among this year's fastest-growing franchises.
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Insights from the Nation’s Restaurant News MUFSO conference in Denver
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Restaurant association survey looks at trends in speed, convenience
James Schreier's insight:
So much information worthy of restaurants,, from small to large, certainly local, to examine the implications of all these different elements of major trends!
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2020 is shaping up to be a truly generation-defining year across the spectrum – from politics, to sport, to science…
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Are U.S. restaurant chains dying a slow, painful death? Hundreds of restaurants are closing, in a trend that seems to mirror the way thousands upo
James Schreier's insight:
Way beyond the "growth" part of these restaurants are the insights into consumer trends, practices, etc.
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London is just the latest city to figure out that using heat it already generates can save enormous amounts of energy.
James Schreier's insight:
Nice innovative use of a "train."
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The restaurant delivery model could be upended, raising costs for operators.
James Schreier's insight:
There are lots of articles about this -- but the restaurant industry appears to be one of the largest in terms of potential consequences. Are they fully understood??? Should have been explored before passage -- should still be explored NOW!
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Association expects disruption, but industry sales to reach $1.2 trillion by end of decade
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What to expect in the next decade? Sleeker store designs, smarter kitchens and a lot more delivery disruption, NPD says
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Round 1 of what to expect for food and beverages in 2020
James Schreier's insight:
Monitoring and assessing these trends are what T.I.P.S. Tracking is all about. In an industry where things change very, very rapidly, it's a great example how important it is to monitor and assess!!
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From ‘Switching’ to plant-based alternatives, MUFSO attendees learned about the latest culinary adventures
James Schreier's insight:
As noted in some other recent posts, I find the restaurant/food space a great source of spotting trends and innovations that are valuable for anyone to consider in terms of strategic exploration. But there's a different lesson with this post -- perhaps nothing more than a poorly stated headline. I was caught by "taking a deep dive," something clearly related to the Implications Wheel. The video just introduces three trends -- there's no "deep dive" on what the implications, positive and negative, might be of these trends.
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Kroger is working with UPS, USPS, and FedEx to bring package-delivery services to its stores, Business Insider has learned. Kroger plans t
James Schreier's insight:
Very interesting counterpoints: as stores push to increase pick-up and delivery, they also push to bring customers back to the stores -- is it confusion or focus based on specific needs?
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Warehouse injuries, suicide attempts, and deaths like Billy Foister's have put Amazon on a list of the US's most dangerous employers.
James Schreier's insight:
Multiple allegations, different points of view -- scary in places. Calls for an exploration.
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They’re not being ridden by ghosts but rather remotely controlled by human operators working for a new e-scooter technology company called Tortoise that wants to make charging and repositioning the micromobility devices a little easier.
James Schreier's insight:
Fascinating as the scooter market expanded rapidly -- revealing some problems -- and now solutions emerge. But still, what are the consequences?
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Companies worldwide lost an average of $4.7 million in fiscal 2018 due to cyber incidents. With digital threats growing in sophistication and reach, the corporate IT department can’t do it all. Cybersecurity requires a real team effort.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom said the measure he signed is "the beginning of a national movement." It's also sure to irk the NCAA, which has banned athletes from hiring agents and signing endorsement deals.
James Schreier's insight:
This is a very interesting, fascinating, challenging topic. It's particularly interesting because it does not take effect until 2023 -- so there are going to be implications -- both positive and negative, now, from it's be passed, to implications that could be anticipated after it goes into effect. Screaming for an Implications Wheel exploration.
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In a bid to tackle the enormous demand created by the online market, a number of shipping companies emerged in the past two decades and are catering to millions of purchases made online. Last mile delivery is a small part of the entire logistics process, but a crucial one nonetheless.
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September 23, 2019 9:23 AM
A little more technical than my typical selections -- but interesting!
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The phrase “future of work” is enough to spark fear in the hearts of employer and employee alike. But, let's not freak out. Here's how we can all use these changes to our advantage.
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Seeking to cut back on workers sneaking access to social media, some employers are considering designating specific times to indulge their obsessions.
James Schreier's insight:
Even individuals quoted in this article admit there are unanswered questions -- "what's the harm?" Might be helpful to know the answer to this and other questions raised by this article. Time to explore -- www.implicationswheel.com
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I've posted this in my HR topic with the following comment: A fascinating issue. Unions have always been on the forefront of arguing for the health and safety of workers -- yet, in this case, they... But I'm adding here as well because it represents another issue where there appear to be a lot of "implications" and perhaps some unintended consequences (at least it's suggested).