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Using the experience of restaurant chains to rethink food

Imagine this: Your restaurant is bustling with business on Friday night, when all of a sudden you run out of a critical, basic ingredient. Your supplier can’t deliver until Monday. This scenario is playing out at restaurants across the country. A critical, yet often overlooked aspect of the food service industry: the supply chain. Also read: Revealed: How supply chain disruptions are affecting the food and beverage industry As someone who has navigated the complexities of supply chain management at industry giants like Subway and In-N-Out Burger, and who currently leads operations at fast-growing beverage company Botrista, I’ve seen firsthand how a strong supply chain can be the difference between thriving and barely surviving in this industry. Problem: The hidden crisis in the restaurant supply chain For years, the restaurant industry has been plagued by a short-sighted approach to supply chain management. The focus has been on cutting costs, often at the expense of quality and reliability. This mindset creates…