Beverage Operations Research Articles

Food Production Forecasting with Simple Time Series Models

This article applies simple mathematical (time series) models often used in other industries to food and beverage operations. Technology transfer of management science techniques is imperative for survival and to gain the competitive edge. Improved forecasting is critical to efficient food and beverage operations since all production-related costs are impacted by this basic decision. Simple models with minimal data storage were employed in this study and yielded better performance than the naive model.

Internal Control for Food and Beverage Operations. Economic Study Committee, National Ski Areas Association, P.O. Box 2883, Springfield, Massachusetts 01101. 1977. 56p

Internal Control for Food and Beverage Operations. Economic Study Committee, National Ski Areas Association, P.O. Box 2883, Springfield, Massachusetts 01101. 1977. 56p

Profit improvement programmes in food and beverage operations: a new technique of profit management

For several years now the author has run profit improvement programmes (PIP) for food and beverage operations throughout the U.K. In the paper which follows he explains the underlying philosophy of PIPs, describes the methodology and demonstrates their success.

The conception and development of a microcomputer-based catering information system

The development of microcomputers with true commercial potential has radically altered the approach that is possible to the design of food control systems. However, the fact that lower costs of hardware are more easily cost-justified may tend to obscure the fact that the process of systems analysis surrounding the design of computer-based procedures is complex, especially in the case of food and beverage operations. In addition it must be recognised that computer-based procedures are unlikely to be cost effective if they are conceived of simply as ‘electronic manual systems’. A catering information system (CIS) requires the production of highly specialised software, calling for a clear understanding of the needs of the food and beverage manager coupled with an ability to exploit the functional capabilities of small computer systems to the full.

Wine Bars

This country's first wine bar opened a short five years ago. Today, wine bars are operating or planned in every major American city. What are the secrets of success in this exciting new form of beverage operation?

Food and Beverage Operations in the Condominium Hotel

Food and Beverage Operations in the Condominium Hotel

Trouble-Shooting Food and Beverage Operations

Trouble-Shooting Food and Beverage Operations

Trouble-Shooting Food and Beverage Operations

Trouble-Shooting Food and Beverage Operations