Chipotle is testing two technologies specifically to streamline operations and reduce friction–a kitchen management system and an advanced location-based platform.
In eight Southern California restaurants, Chipotle is testing PreciTaste’s kitchen management system that provides “demand-based cooking and ingredient preparation forecasts” by leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning. According to Chipotle, the system monitors ingredient levels in real time and notifies employees how much to prep, cook and when to start cooking. The system was created to not only optimize throughput but to also minimize food waste.
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