How Texas Roadhouse Enhances Operational Efficiency and Safety Through Automation
When you operate an organization with a large geographical footprint, it can be difficult to manage operational tasks consistently and efficiently. A lot of companies have turned to automation to provide solutions for daily business-critical functions and to guarantee nimble responses to emergency situations.
In this episode, Matt McMahan, Senior Manager of Business Continuity and Records at Texas Roadhouse, joins Peter to discuss how they have integrated automation to enhance operational efficiency and safety.
What they talked about:
- Restaurant safety concerns that don’t initially come to mind
- Adjusting safety protocols for the pandemic
- How Texas Roadhouse delivers critical communication
- Automating tasks that impact operations during emergencies
Want to reach out to Matt? Connect with him on LinkedIn
The Employee Safety Podcast is hosted by Peter Steinfeld, SVP of Safety Solutions at AlertMedia.
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