Changes in consumer trends and behavior in the digital era are driving the digitization of the F&B business. According to PwC’s global 2021 report, the pandemic and social distancing rules have caused fundamental changes in how consumers transact and consume products or services.
For the F&B business, this means that it is mandatory to digitize in order to survive while at the same time reaching customers and a wider market. In addition, digitizing the F&B business can also integrate operational systems to reduce the risk of errors, save time, resources and costs.
So, why is digitization a must for the F&B business and what are the right solutions for implementing digitization for the F&B business? In full, see the following article.
Why Digitizing the F&B Business is Important in the Digital Age
The increasing use of social media to the habits of consumers buying goods online, makes F&B businesses need to divert their sales channels digitally to reach a wider range of customers.
The presence of a consistent online platform on social media, online transportation, e-commerce or marketplace can increase exposure, traffic and sales of the F&B business.
With increasing digital traffic and sales, digitalization of F&B business operations is necessary to gain real-time visibility on inventory, sales transactions, and delivery of orders.
That way, companies can optimize all business operations and can focus more on improving product quality, conducting research on F&B trends or consumer behavior.
How Can Technology Help Digitize the F&B Business?
If you are a F&B business that wants to save on production and operational costs, you should consider starting using cloud kitchens and vending machines as an option for your product line and to reach a wider market.
Especially if your F&B business has a higher demand for takeaway than dine-in. So, cloud kitchen and vending machine solutions are the right choice. This is because this system has a low initial investment cost and you can significantly reduce expenses such as space rent and labor costs.
Apart from cloud kitchens and vending machines, there are currently a lot of the latest technological innovations in the digital field to transform the F&B business. For example, some IoT or AI technologies from Helios that help companies reduce costs and risks at various stages of processing and service.
Helios Presents F&B Business Digitalization Solutions in Indonesia
Helios Informatics as a Digital IT solution provider provides a range of solutions to support the digitization of the Food & Beverage business by optimizing a smoother and more optimal F&B business flow, such as:
Samsung Active Tab 3
Samsung Active Tab 3 supports digital financial and administration records to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the F&B business.
Another function is customer service. By using the Samsung Active Tab, waiters are able to digitally record customer orders so that order recording becomes tidier.
More Power
With greater power, the Samsung Active Tab 3 can support the needs of a restaurant or cafe with a longer screen on time.
Face Recognition and Finger Print
Face recognition and finger print technology can increase device security so that it is not easy for irresponsible people to open or use it.
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With a rugged device type material, suitable for use in high activity, water resistance, shock resistance and dust resistance so that the device is not easily damaged.
Helios Mobility Suite with Samsung Active Tab
The Helios Mobility Suite system when bundled with Samsung Active Tab 3 can increase security as well as comfort at work, such as:
Kiosk Mode
HMS as MDM software can manage any applications that are on the device. When the device is turned on, the system will immediately direct to the specified application, without the need to access the home screen so that it can be used more quickly and effectively to serve visitors.
Security and Control
Mobile device data protection in restaurants is in the form of access control on certain features and applications as needed and remote data deletion in case of device loss.
In addition, the security and control device features can also create password combinations via the portal based on complexity or complexity as needed. Plus, this feature can guarantee data security on the device. By disabling Bluetooth, USB, and file sharing so that data cannot be sent carelessly.
Realtime Device Information
You can see the condition of device information in real-time, such as the level of battery, signal strength, storage and device location.
Aruba Instant On
To increase connectivity and connection effectiveness in restaurant or cafe areas, Aruba Instant On Access Point 22 and 25 are the right choice. This is because the Aruba Instant On Access Point has a variety of features to support fast internet connections, including:
- Setup is easy with the Aruba Instant On App.
- Cover a wider deadzone area.
- Can connect up to 100+ active devices.
- Strong signal both indoor and outdoor.
- Fast connection with WiFi 6.
- Traffic sharing is safer for businesses, employees and visitors.
HPE Proliant DL325 Gen10+
Can maximize business processes that are more efficient with digital recording and business expansion such as cloud kitchens that are able to support better data transfer and security. Especially for F&B businesses with many branches.
In addition, the HPE ProLiant DL325 has a single socket server that is secure and versatile, with the ability to integrate real-time bookkeeping from all your restaurant branches, with advanced features while still being cost-effective.
This server is also capable of handling I/O intensive workloads and virtualization. Powered by the latest AMD® EPYC® 7xx2 Series Processors, the HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen10+ Server offers greater processing power and faster memory speeds of up to 2933 MT/s.
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Helios as a Digital IT Solutions Provider for F&B Business in Indonesia
It’s time for smoother and more optimal digitalization of F&B operations and business flow with Samsung Active Tab, Helios Mobility Suite, Aruba Instant On and HPE Proliant DL325 solutions from Helios which make it easy to monitor your F&B business activities.
Get these four solutions at Helios Informatika Nusantara (HIN). Helios as the authorized partner of Samsung Active Tab, Helios Mobility Suite, Aruba Instant On and HPE Proliant DL325 in Indonesia will assist companies starting from the consultation, deployment, to after-sales support.
Helios certified and professional IT team will also help you avoid trial and error. Find out more about implementing technology in the F&B business by contacting us via WhatsApp Helios.
Penulis: Ary Adianto
Content Writer CTI Group