During conferences, amid meetings or simply in everyday foodservice talk – there always seems to be a discussion centered on the topic of whether foodservice operations would be better off contract managed or self-operated. So, we thought it would be worthwhile to explore this popular debate and see what the different studies show. Which is the preferred method of management?… Read more →
Many hospitals across the nation happen to be members of a large health system that are comprised of several hospitals. Given that fact, not only do hospital administrators want to improve the operation of individual sites, they strive to cohesively advance the overall success of every hospital system-wide. It’s the kind of optimistic challenge that requires a well planned strategy,… Read more →
At Computrition, one of the most sought-after amenities offered to customers are the User Conferences hosted by the Account Relationship Management team. For the 2011 season, 13 sessions were held all across the U.S. and Canada at various foodservice sites ranging from hospitals to correction facilities. The final and most attended User Conference of the year was held last week… Read more →
Its summer, school is out and the opportune time for college and university campuses to prepare for the upcoming year. Planning for campus dining is one of the most important aspects of this preparation. While the foodservice department is limited to operating within the parameters of a tight budget, they must consider a list of necessary items such as: Health-conscious… Read more →
Bonjour! I recently took a trip to the charming French-influenced city of Montreal, Quebec. If you haven’t visited this beautiful region of Canada, I suggest you add it to your bucket list. I had the pleasure of attending the Canadian Association of Food Service Professionals (CAFP) 37th Annual National Conference, which was hosted this year in conjunction with the Canadian… Read more →
I wanted to provide a brief recap of the 2010 NACUFS National Conference, held recently in San Jose, CA. The weather was gorgeous, as were the attendees (that may be a minor stretch, but thanks to creative freedom, I’ll state it as such). More importantly, the Conference was chock full of amazing educational sessions, engaging networking opportunities, as well as… Read more →
