Ecolab Inc., a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that help protect people and the resources vital to life, has officially announced the launch of Ecolab® RushReady™, which happens to be a new AI-powered program within its Ecolab® KitchenIQ™ platform.
According to certain reports, the stated program arrives on the scene bearing an ability to help restaurant leaders improve shift performance and profitability. More on the same would reveal how it effectively combines real-time data, intelligent recommendations, and human coaching to tackle the complexities associated with daily operations, eventually elevating the overall experience for guests.
“RushReady equips GMs and their teams with the tools and insights needed to excel in today’s competitive landscape. By transforming data into actionable strategies, we help them run more efficient, profitable operations. Our performance coaches and digital technology work alongside the GM to elevate results and ensure restaurant teams are ready for the morning, lunch, and dinner rush,” said Maarten Potjer, executive vice president of innovation growth strategy at Ecolab
Talk about the whole value proposition on a slightly deeper level, we begin from the promise of RushReady AI-driven Recommendations that make it possible for general managers (GMs) meet to their goals against the two critical metrics i.e. speed of service and sales per labor hour. This they do on the back of optimized prep inventory, adjusted staffing levels, and a clear facility to prioritize tasks.
Next up, we have RushReady Streamlined Processes coming into play. These processes run atop AI-insights derived from analyzing disparate data sources, including point of sale, labor management, and kitchen display systems.
“Ecolab has been an integral part of the foodservice industry for more than a century, so we know what it takes for every restaurant to perform at its very best, especially during a rush,” said Potjer. “With RushReady, we are combining the insights from AI together with our industry expertise to make the jobs of restaurant operators easier,” said Potjer.
Another detail worth a mention relates to the prospect of RushReady Operational Performance, which is inspired by enhanced analytics and proactive alerts that empower managers to anticipate issues and maintain smooth operations.
Rounding up highlights would be a component called RushReady Reports that summarize performance and insights against speed of service and sales per labor hour, something which treads up a long distance to enable optimization across dayparts and dine-in, as well as drive-thru, and takeout channels.
Among other things, it ought to be acknowledged that RushReady marks the extension of Ecolab’s KitchenIQ portfolio. In case you weren’t aware, KitchenIQ is Ecolab’s powerful digital operations platform which is designed to combine back-of-house technologies into one cohesive solution for restaurant operators.
Founded in 1923, Ecolab’s rise up the ranks stems from conceiving water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources critical to life. The company’s excellence in what it does can also be understood once you consider its current annual sales stand at $16 billion, whereas its footprint spans 170 countries around the world.
“RushReady, built on Microsoft Azure, uses advanced AI, including generative analytics, to deliver actionable insights that streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and boost profitability,” said Aaron Schnieder, vice president, emerging technologies at Microsoft. “This innovation showcases how cutting-edge technology empowers frontline teams, enabling general managers to elevate performance and transform customer and employee experiences.”
