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Explore how Japanese employee cafeterias use RFID and AI for self-checkout, comparing costs, flexibility, and operational efficiency.

Japan’s self-service dining rises from ticket machines to RFID and AI checkout, boosting efficiency while preserving omotenashi hospitality.

Despite Japan’s government support, widespread deployment of RFID in convenience stores remains elusive. This article explores the technical, cost, and operational hurdles slowing adoption, and a potential alternative.

Explore the evolution of RFID from military origins to commercial applications, and its impact on supply chains, retail, and daily life.

From the U.S. to Japan, self-checkout reveals how culture, labor, and technology shape retail automation worldwide.

Bakery tech simplified. Use a 4-step formula to choose the right POS and AI tools. Boost efficiency, empower staff, and upgrade service.

Research shows companies that purchase AI tools from specialized vendors succeed twice as often as those who build their own. This article explores why buying proven solutions accelerates results, overcomes operational challenges, and improves customer experience.

Discover how AI is revolutionizing food courts by solving the “checkout bottleneck,” boosting turnover, and improving the customer experience.

See how Starbucks, DHL, and IJYSHENG use AI to ease repetitive work, boost job satisfaction, and unlock more human value at work.

The foodservice industry faces growing pressure to reduce carbon emissions and embrace sustainable practices. This article explores three key applications of AI that are driving real impact.