Food Distribution, Elevated

In our fast-paced world, technology has become embedded into our daily lives, whether it be our phone’s facial recognition, the tap-to-pay feature at the grocery store, or even our smart watch’s ability to track sleep cycles. And even more recently, the rapid growth of AI applications has been changing the landscape of human existence. The constant stream of technological innovations affects us all: how we live our lives, how we behave, and how we interact with our environment. But beyond our personal lives, these advancements have greatly influenced how companies do business with one another and how they operate daily.

While other businesses have been evolving in this realm, it seems as though the restaurant industry has been left in the dark ages, especially when it comes to day-to-day operations. Chefs still need to contact their distributors by phone, text, or email each night before cutoff time to order what they need for the next day, reading off archaic notes. In turn, food distributors are required to keep track of their expansive Excel spreadsheets to ensure that these orders are filled correctly and that the items are in stock. These clunky, tedious, and wasteful practices are not the future of the restaurant food supply industry.

Slowly but surely, the food distribution landscape has started to change as it has been positively impacted by technology. However, the switch to a more automated, online process is a very expensive one. In the past, the greatest barrier barring food distributors from having their own web applications, showcasing their products to customers online, was simply the cost. And even if they did have the financial resources to make this switch, it would take years to see a return on such an investment.

Yet going mobile and utilizing modern technology in the food distribution industry no longer needs to break the bank. This is where MadChef comes in. MadChef is a two-sided marketplace that aims to simplify and streamline your entire order management process—from receiving an order all the way to getting paid. Any distributor can now increase efficiency by managing orders seamlessly, taking control of warehousing and delivery logistics, and automating invoicing and online payments. In short, MadChef is a powerful cloud-based application for food suppliers, distributors, and restaurants.

So, what’s the bottom line? Technology and innovation will continue to shape the world as we know it, and the food distribution ecosystem deserves to enjoy all the benefits that come with that. That’s why MadChef was developed—to help you work smarter. Be a part of it.