The Technology Assessment for Food Operators

(5-mins)

Purpose of this Assessment

Cost of living increases have led consumers to focus on lower-margin necessities, putting pressure on grocers to reduce spending. Many grocery retailers and food distributors (eg co-ops) made significant technology outlays in recent years; many lacking a comprehensive strategy.

There’s pressure to justify ROI on technology spending and many technology issues include  - cost increases, dated technology, vendor use of POS data, lack of AI strategy, barriers between systems, manual processes, and having the right technology talent.  

There’s an opportunity to establish a high performing technology operation which includes setting technology purchasing standards such as master agreements to protect the food operator’s data, renegotiating existing technology agreements while building a plan for future investments. 

The assessment can give the food operator the following -  

• A personalized technology posture score
• Understand key areas for improvement 
• An opportunity to receive an expert consult based on the results 

Who should take this assessment?

Owners, CFO, COO or similar roles. 

Assessment Instructions

Please answer all questions honestly and simply skip those where you’re unable to answer. Goal is to gain a high level understanding of your organization’s "technology posture" (eg investments, strategy, processes, accountabilities).

This assessment is ~25 questions and should take approximately 5-7 minutes to complete. It is separated into 7 sections.