From Progressive Grocer May 2020 — The Kroger Co. will provide free COVID-19 testing to its workers, ramping up the testing already offered by the grocer and other food retailers. Kroger said that it will test front-line associates “based on symptoms and medical need” via its health care division, Kroger Health. “Tests will be a combination of self-administered kits and… Read More »
Erwin Dito Managing Director at McDonald’s Netherlands As a result of great and swift teamwork, we’ve launched our ‘test and learn prototype’ restaurant in Arnhem. It’s an important step closer to operating in the new social distancing society. The team designed safe work & dining solutions for our employees and guests, while providing the fun experience this should be.… Read More »
article at DM Restaurant Apr2020 – Dallas food industry insiders on what that means for them. Most restaurateurs are hesitant to risk opening their dining rooms. BY EVE HILL-AGNUS AND ROSIN SAEZ PUBLISHED IN FOOD & DRINK APRIL 27, 2020 5:39 PM As much of the local news media has been anticipating, Gov. Greg Abbott today announced reduced restrictions on certain businesses,… Read More »
Vida Taco Bar is Thriving with Cocktail Deliveries article on Bar And Restaurant Apr2020 – by Jeremiah Batucan | The staff, clad in PPE, was spaced out as half prepared orders for the latest round of margarita orders while others bagged nacho chips for their food market opening up in a few hours. In the middle of it all, sat Andrew… Read More »
At Hilton Website Apr2020 – Working with RB/Lysol and Mayo Clinic to Elevate Hygiene Practices From Check-In to Check-Out MCLEAN, Va. – Hilton announced today a new program to deliver an industry-defining standard of cleanliness and disinfection in Hilton properties around the world. In a first for the hospitality business, Hilton will collaborate with RB, maker of Lysol… Read More »
Temperature Taking Kiosks Having digital signage kiosk to take temperature has seen a lot of interest recently. It could be one strategy for re-opening business and assuring customers of safety. Bob Iger, CEO of Walt Disney Co., is pondering what such a future would look like. Perhaps, he suggests, it would look like testing the temperatures of all… Read More »
Cleveron 361 is an outdoor parcel locker designed for bus stops in rural areas. Cleveron 361 combines the characteristics of a bus stop and a parcel locker. Clients can receive their online-ordered parcels from the bus stop and the parcel locker can be filled by couriers or bus drivers. The bus stop/parcel locker uses solar panels, which supports… Read More »
From Robotics and Automation Apri 2020 What’s on the minds of automated research these days? This landscape – and therefore, the scope of the report – includes the following: Automated guide carts and vehicles Autonomous mobile industry vehicles (forklifts, tugs, and so on) Goods-to-person automated carts / robots Collaborative autonomous mobile robots Mobile picking robot (regular- and irregular-shaped… Read More »
Full article at WisconsinInno Apr2020 Scanalytics, the Milwaukee-based company that makes floor sensor technology to track and collect data on human movement patterns, is providing its tech to Wisconsin grocer Metcalfe’s Market free of charge to help the company with COVID-19-induced capacity at its stores. Metcalfe’s has three stores in Wisconsin, two in Madison and one in Wauwatosa. The grocer is… Read More »
From Frank Mayer blog Apr2020 As news reports detail the impact COVID-19 will have on our population and the healthcare system that serves it, many medical facilities have put systems in place to streamline services and keep frontline workers safe. Once the pandemic ends, these same procedures will remain, with clinics and hospitals looking to invest in strategies… Read More »
