Boost your bottom line: harnessing smart technology for ordering efficiency and profitability

With staff shortages showing no signs of easing, hospitality operators continue to search for ways to free up their teams from mundane tasks. Andrew Parsons MIH, Head of Sales at Pelican Group Purchasing, supports operators looking to increase efficiency using the latest digital tools. In this article, Andrew spotlighted one essential tool, online ordering, which enables users to order their products from multiple suppliers from one platform fast and super easily. Plus, there is more….

The key benefits your team will love

Our system Pi offers a game-changing experience by making online ordering with multiple suppliers much more effortless. It spells the end of waiting on hold on the phone or trying to log in to accounts with several different suppliers. And it also helps operators control spending and budgets, as users can only purchase items from approved suppliers at pre-agreed prices.

Just like shopping on Amazon, it allows chefs and their teams to put a shopping basket together and place an order with a single click – the system does the rest.

The system also allows the catering teams to set up lists of favourites or regularly purchased items, making it faster to put an order together and

It also links with the recipe module, so clients can simply order enough ingredients to deliver the required dishes.

There are so many features the Pi system offers. Anyone looking at improving efficiency must see the online ordering module in action to appreciate all the benefits it can offer

Additionally, the Pi system covers a range of other modules, including menu and allergen management, stock and waste management, budget control, gross profit tracking, invoice management and payment, and management reporting. These modules work seamlessly together, providing consistent data and insight across the business and saving time by reducing administrative errors. The system receives live data directly from suppliers, ensuring businesses can access the most up-to-date information and forecast effectively.

An advanced system with full support

The online ordering system was launched seven years ago, so it’s well-established and robust. system. We recently celebrated the 1.25 millionth order sent via the system!

I cannot think of a single Pelican client who has stopped using it once they start. It has been designed in collaboration with our clients, so it works well for operators in any sector.

Our clients receive full support from our in-house team in setting up the system, training and ongoing support. For example, if you want to add new products, you simply ask your Pelican account manager to do that.

Best of all, the online ordering module and the whole Pi software suite come at no cost for all Pelican clients.

Overall, the Pi system is a powerful tool for businesses seeking to streamline operations and maximise profitability.

If you would like to see all the benefits the system can offer you, simply book a demo by calling 01252 705 214 or emailing us hello@pelicanprocurement.co.uk