In this episode, Derek is joined by Kyle Norton, Senior Account Manager, and Kristin Brewer, Account Manager, from Foodbuy USA.

Kristin and Kyle share how Foodbuy leverages its purchasing power to reduce costs for its customers. They also discuss:

• Sustainability and waste reduction programs
• Customized solutions through innovation
• Diversification in sourcing

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• Kristin Brewer
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• Derek
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In this episode, Derek is joined by Karla Dumas, Vice President of Farm Animal Protection at the Humane Society of the United States.

Karla shares how the Humane Society works with food service providers to shift purchasing practices, diversify protein choices, and address sustainability concerns. She also discusses:

• Animal cruelty and protection through legislative measures and welfare improvements for farm animals
• Incorporating innovation and technology to support companies making sustainable changes
• Encouraging plant-based ingredients to reduce carbon impact

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• Karla Dumas
• The Humane Society of the United States
• Derek
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In this episode, Derek is joined by John DiLoreto, CFO of Miso Robotics.

John shares how Miso Robotics is working to solve the food industry’s biggest problem —staffing. He also discusses:

• Flippy, Miso’s fryer robot, which can save restaurants up to $15-20K/mo
• How automation works alongside humans to create a better work environment
• The factors potential customers should consider (space requirements, profitability thresholds, etc.) when evaluating Miso or other robotic solutions

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In this episode, Derek is joined by Chad Nading, CEO of Warrior Outdoor LLC.

Chad shares how his company empowers tribal communities through strategic partnerships and government contracts. He also discusses:

• Innovative Solutions in Healthcare Logistics: Discover how Warrior Outdoor navigates the complexities of supply chain management to provide essential medical supplies and services.
• Building Trust and Long-term Relationships: Learn the importance of aligning mission and values with partners to achieve sustainable success.
• Real-world Success Stories: Hear about the impactful outcomes Warrior Outdoor has achieved, including its exceptional performance during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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• Chad Nadingt: https://shorturl.at/ZDL5G
• Warrior Outdoor: https://shorturl.at/yYLVp
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• HHS: https://shorturl.at/zJMX5

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In this episode, Derek is joined by Will Hawkins, Director of Brand and Creative at HHS.

Will shares why he recently went through HHS’ culinary director training and how it will impact his day-to-day role.

He also discusses:

• HHS’ innovative approach to connect its home office staff with operations
• How hands-on experience can improve collaboration
• The need for understanding in brand creation

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In this episode, Derek Kissos interviews Steve Jourdan, the CEO of BedWatch, a suite of cloud-based patient throughput management tools.

Steve Jourdan shares how BedWatch addresses the healthcare industry’s need for better visibility and reporting around inpatient discharges. He also discusses:

• Bedwatch’s use of automation
• BedWatch’s impact on operations, bottom line, and patient experience
• The importance of user adoption, data security, and customer feedback

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In this episode, Derek is joined by Megan Mokri, CEO of Byte Technology.

Megan shares how Byte’s mission to make the most convenient choice a healthy choice took the company from a meal delivery service to a technology platform supporting unattended kiosks and retail spaces. She also discusses:

• Why Byte uses customer feedback to drive their offerings
• How RFID technology allows Byte operators to minimize waste
• Several success stories of Byte operators who understood their customers’ needs

Stick around to hear Megan’s advice for entrepreneurs and anyone thinking about getting into the micro market space.

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In this episode of The Outsource Advantage, Derek is joined by Robert Thomann, President of BrightBot UV-C. Robert shares how working in an ER during the pandemic inspired him to create his own UV-C company. He also discusses:

• How the company differentiates itself by providing affordable prices, simplicity of use, and easy maintenance.
• Why customer feedback and collaboration are crucial in the research and development process.
• How UV-C technology can help combat the antimicrobial resistance crisis.

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