The system also includes a silent alarm that alerts the police ensuring greater safety for employees. The next panelist, Barbara Lum, shared what's new in equipment technology. Lum shared information about other innovations such as ultraviolet light cleaning systems. Lum also gave insight into the manufacturer's world. She alerted the attendees to the fact that fast food has a faster payback than other foodservice industries.
Manufacturers often begin in fast food industry.
Lum pointed out that manufacturers assume the risk of developing new products. For example, Boston Market ordered specially designed product and then filed Chapter 11. Peggy Lee spoke again and shared her experiences with the construction of one school and how she designed the kitchen and serving areas. Upon reading the popular book about dealing with change, Who Moved My Cheese, Ford dedicated a whole year in her district to that theme. When she arrived with mascot, her staff would know that change was coming.