RTG Insights – AI-Powered Forecasting: Cutting Food Waste Before It Starts

The conversation explores the use of AI in forecasting food costs and demand in the restaurant industry. It emphasizes the importance of leveraging data and machine learning models to optimize purchasing, reduce waste, and improve overall restaurant performance.TakeawaysAI can help forecast food costs and demandLeveraging data and machine learning models can optimize purchasing and reduce wasteChapters00:00 AI in Forecasting Food Costs01:25 Building a Smart Prep List03:23 Demand Forecasting and Purchasing Behavior05:50 Factors Influencing Purchasing Behavior07:16 Tracking Waste and Behavior Changes08:16 Training and Enhancing AI Systems