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When does buying more point solutions become time inefficient?

In the digital age it’s hard to find a job that doesn’t involve the use of some software, but how many solutions is too...
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Why Digitization is the Answer to the Question of Compliance

I’ve worked with many retailers over the years and it’s fair to say that compliance is a perennial thorn in their side....

Digitalization Trends Boost Customer Satisfaction

This article originally appeared in Progressive Grocer. The retail industry is at a critical turning point with...

mpro5: Enabling Customers To Implement Processes Across All Departments

This article originally appeared in Pulse 2.0. What is Fred Whip’s background? Whipp said: “My background is different...

London named UK’s worst city for food hygiene

This article originally appeared in Catering Insight. A survey has found that London is the worst city in the UK for...
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The Value of Channel Partnerships: Why Working Through the Channel Just Makes Sense

Technology stacks can get messy fast, especially when you're dealing with multi vendor extended solution architectures....
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How FM Software is Transforming Health & Safety Management

FMs play a pivotal role in the health and safety policies & procedures of a business. Discover how FM software helps...
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Exploring the Future of Facilities Management: Insights from Chandrrakala Reddy of d.code solutions

Facilities Management (FM) encompasses a broad array of services crucial for maintaining the functionality, comfort,...
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Achieving a 5 Star National Standards for Cleanliness Rating

The National Standards for Cleanliness have focused attention on complying with the crucial 50-point check. But are...
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Unlocking Safety: 5 Ways mpro5 Enhances Security

Ensuring security is a top priority for any business owner, whether it's a physical store or an online business. To...

OPINION: Caterers should take more food safety measures to avoid E. coli outbreaks

This article originally appeared in Food Service Equipment Journal. The UK Health Security Agency reported that a...
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The Benefits of Digitization in the Hospitality Industry | mpro5

Regardless of the benefits, going digital can seem like a daunting prospect. But while there’s no denying digitization...

How to Eliminate Risk in Food Safety

This article originally appeared in Food Industry Executive. Lack of compliance in Food Safety and Quality (FSQ)...
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These FOOD SAFETY Compliance Oversights Could Be Costing You Business

While it may be true in certain scenarios, the stakes are much higher when it comes to the food industry. Hidden...

Food Traceability & Tech: Ensuring Restaurant Food Safety

This article originally appeared in Restaurant Technology News. Food safety can affect people’s health regardless of...

How To Effectively Harness AI Technology In People Operations

This article originally appeared in Medium. With technological advancements, particularly in the AI space, an...

Transforming Airport Operations: AI for Facilities Management

This article originally appeared in Aviation Pros. Efficient airport management in airport operations is extremely...

AVOID COMMON PITFALLS BEFORE IMPLEMENTING IOT SYSTEMS

This article originally appeared in Start-ups Magazines. The Internet of Things (IoT) is predicted to increase in...
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How FM software is streamlining the Food Industry - mpro5

The food service industry has been revolutionized in recent years thanks to facilities management software like ours....
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Why is the Facilities Management Sector Growing? - mpro5

In recent years, the facilities management sector has experienced significant growth. In this piece, our team of...
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Hospital Cleaning Checklists - ensuring compliance

In the UK, standards relating to the cleaning of hospitals were last updated in 2007. Now, there are the new National...
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How a food safety compliance review benefits your Food service business

Food service providers face a tough challenge when it comes to food safety compliance. They must not only meet the same...
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IoT in Retail: leveraging sensor-driven actions

In today’s radically evolving retail landscape, streamlining operations, while driving productivity and maintaining...
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mpro5 exhibiting at the Hospitality Tech Expo 2024

mpro5, the process management app, will be exhibiting at the Hospitality Tech Expo at ExCeL London in October 2024....
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Revolutionizing Retail: Top IoT Use Cases Transforming the Industry

Technological advancements are continuing to transform the retail industry, with the Internet of Things (IoT) leading...

Accessibility, inclusivity, and diversity in facilities management

This article originally appeared in FMUK. Accessibility, inclusivity and diversity have all become equally hot topics...

FM software makes implementing a successful PPM strategy seamless

This article originally appeared in FM Business Daily. Planned preventative maintenance (PPM) involves the routine...
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Crimson Tide recognised as one of the “Best Places to Work 2024”

Tunbridge Wells, Kent, UK – Tuesday 14th May, 2024 – Crimson Tide, the provider of the mpro5 process management app, is...

AI Speeds Up Data Analysis and Decision Making for Retail

This article originally appeared in Total Retail. Retail operations have traditionally been plagued by outdated...
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Crimson Tide, provider of mpro5, appoints new CEO

Crimson Tide, the provider of mpro5, the process management app, has announced the appointment of Phil Meyers as its...
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mpro5 showcases IoT innovations at Cisco Live! Las Vegas

mpro5, the process management app, showcases the latest IoT-powered innovations in workflow automation at Cisco Live!...

How IoT Sensors and AI are Revolutionizing Smart Buildings

Originally written for Buildings.com Over the last several years, and particularly following the COVID-19 pandemic,...
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Smarter, dynamic cleaning tech: everything you need to know

The latest workflow and process automation software and new innovations in internet of things (IoT) sensors and cameras...
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Key highlights from our recent financial results

Our latest financial results for the period ending on December 31st, 2023, were unveiled to the market yesterday and...
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mpro5 announces strategic partnership with Channel Tools

mpro5, the process management app, has announced a strategic partnership with Channel Tools, a leading company driving...
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mpro5 appoints Derek Fisk as new Head of Channel

mpro5, the process management app, has announced the appointment of Derek Fisk as its new Head of Channel. Fisk’s...
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The Impact of Inflation on Facilities Management Requirements

Discover how facilities management software tackles inflationary challenges, improving efficiency and reducing costs...
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What Does Sustainable Facilities Management Look Like?

The work of facilities managers is critical when it comes to realising sustainability in buildings and organisations....
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The Internet of Things Explained: A Guide

Heard the phrase ‘Internet of Things’ but not sure what it means? IoT integration underpins many of our business...
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The benefits of Facilities Management Software

Facilities managers face many critical challenges in their operations. On top of that, inflation and staff shortages...
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What does a Facilities Manager do? Discover FM Solutions

The Facilities Management market is growing. Despite the pressures of inflation, hybrid working and staff shortages,...
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Reactive, Preventative & Predictive Maintenance: The Difference

In this blog we will explain what the three main kinds of maintenance are - reactive, preventative and predictive. Why...
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5 Reasons for Mobile-First Facilities Software

null The facilities management market has never been tougher. With tighter budgets, increasing compliance complexity...
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NHS Trusts must start getting smart about spaces

The NHS is under a lot of pressure right now, in case you haven’t heard. Strikes, staff shortages, pandemic backlogs,...
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Everything you need to know about field service management

Field Service Management (FSM) is the process of organising and improving operations done outside of your business and...
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Successful Implementation of SAP With a Third Party Mobile App

A successful deployment of SAP with mpro5 requires careful planning, attention to detail, and consideration of various...
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Sky Protect - Why IoT is coming to your home

Sky have always been a media company willing to push the proverbial boat out into the glittering digital seas of new...
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How much are your fridges and freezers costing your business?

Is there anything more annoying than someone in your household (you know who it is) leaving the fridge door open? Or...
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Customer Spotlight: Chiltern Railways

We sat down with Train Presentation Manager Denis O’Sullivan to find out how his teams have used mpro5 to transform...
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Can smart cameras cut queues down by 80%?

Have you ever done your food shopping on a Sunday afternoon, only to find that you’re stuck at the back of a seemingly...
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Digitisation vs digitalisation

They might sound similar, but the difference between digitisation and digitalisation is critical to understanding the...
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Why data is the key to a successful Facilities Contract

In our recent webinar (watch here), we dissected Total Facilities Management (TFM) contracts: those all-in-one deals...
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Passenger Operators: it’s time to ditch the paperwork

If you’ve worked in Rail, then you know that there is a lot of paperwork. Everyone has experienced that defeated...
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What’s next for Total Facilities Management?

Years of uncertainty driven by COVID, climate change and the more recent economic downturn, have forced many changes to...
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4 Tips for finding the perfect FM partnership

In our final blog on Total Facilities Management, we’re going to share our 4 best tips for businesses looking for a new...
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Is Total Facilities Management the right fit for my business?

Total Facilities Management (TFM): a comprehensive, all-in-one facilities contract, has long been seen as the best...
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Is Total Facilities Management the only solution?

Total Facilities Management (TFM) has long been the choice for businesses looking for a comprehensive service that...
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Meet the Team – Kerry-Anne Nissim

We sat down with Kerry-Anne to discuss what being a business analyst entails, why it plays such a critical role in the...
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Tapping into your data is the secret to innovation

Recently, I was involved in a tender exercise to procure security guarding services, and I couldn’t help noticing...
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Why are C-level catering managers working in kitchens in 2022?

In my line of work, it helps to stay in touch with your industry, customers and other contacts you’ve made along the...
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Meet the Team - George Budden

We sit down with Tier 1 Support Analyst George Budden to discuss his role in supporting customers, and why mpro5's...
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Beyond the Big Quit: Why Productivity is about more than Output Per Unit

High inflation, stagnating wages, economic recession and a world-wide pandemic have changed the workforce, in some ways...
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5 Ways IoT Sensors Are Transforming Outcomes

Businesses across all industries are restructuring their systems and processes as technology allows for completely new...
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IoT in transportation: How is it being used?

The Internet of Things (IoT) is being used by transportation and logistics companies to streamline internal processes,...
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MEET THE TEAM - JAMIE MORGAN

In this week's Meet the Team, we talk to Jamie Morgan about dedication to customers, empowering users and his favourite...
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Meet the Team - Fred Whipp

Our dashboard extraordinaire and Head of Presales for North America Fred Whipp talks to us about getting value from...
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How much value are you getting from SaaS?

Software as a Service (SaaS). A convenient, ready-to-go solution that has a transparent cost and an apparently minimal...
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5 ways that technology can combat full employment and rising prices

The economic climate in 2022 is severe. With war in Ukraine causing food shortages and energy insecurity, inflation at...
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Is SaaS right for your company?

So, you want to buy another Software as a Service solution. This might sound like an assumption, but given that...
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CUSTOMER SPOTLIGHT - ASPENS

For this customer spotlight we sat down with Stuart Vidler, Head of QHSE at contract caterers Aspens, to find how they...
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How to improve your contract retention rate? Audit scores matter.

Contract review time can be a white-knuckle experience for many cleaning businesses. You think you’ve maintained decent...
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NHS asset management: when is it time to throw in the towel?

Estates teams face a quandary with NHS assets. Manage them well and you’ll release a much-needed windfall, squander...
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It's time to talk about the 'experience' in customer experience

Today I want to talk about a third and final aspect of digitalisation in QSRs (Quick Service Restaurants) – the...
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Polish your audit performance with dynamic cleaning

Dynamic cleaning is one of those rare phenomena – a development that’s a win for everyone involved. Soft FM companies...
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Data is invaluable, but only with action

Mark Twain might have once said, "Data is like garbage. You'd better know what you are going to do with it before you...
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Could superglue be the cure for your subcontractor pain?

If there’s one thing trickier than managing employees, it’s managing subcontractors. It’s a familiar problem to NHS...
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Make safety and quality the bread and butter of your QSR

The quick service restaurant (QSR) market is fierce. Customers expect quality food and great service at low prices. And...
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MAKE LIFE MUCH EASIER FOR YOUR TRAIN DRIVERS

Driving a train takes high levels of skill and concentration. And with passenger and public safety at stake on every...
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Are your cleaning audits a waste of time?

Be honest with me now. Do your cleaning audits give you anything of value or are they just a tick-box exercise you’re...
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Retailers: Are you drowning in data?

I’m guessing a lack of information isn’t a problem for you as a retailer. It’s knowing what to do with it and how to...
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Empower your employees with BYOD

Companies have been more trusting of their employees since the pandemic forced everyone to work at home. In much the...
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Stop wasting time producing PPM reports

Technical compliance with a Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) schedule should not be complex to achieve. After all,...
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Why merchandising matters for quick service restaurants

When you visit your favourite quick service restaurant (QSR), nothing you see – from the moment you enter to the moment...
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Digitalization will transform the way you work

It might sound odd coming from a software company – but changing your processes from paper to digital forms isn’t in...
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Six must-haves for your TOC

Digital transformation is one of the hottest topics in the rail industry right now. And train operating companies...
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The answer to healthcare staff shortages - a digital platform?

Exhausted by their increased workload due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Britain’s cleaners have reached a breaking point...
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mpro5 Launches Workflow Management and Automation into North America

For years, we’ve been helping businesses in the UK, Europe and the Middle East collect and leverage actionable...
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Smart Technology & Transforming Customers' Retail Experience

Imagine walking into a store and seeing a mess in the front display units: Shelves are disorganised, stock low and a...
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Maximising ROI with the IoT (Internet of Things)

In my last article I talked about smart stations that use the Internet of Things (IoT) to improve the passenger...
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Customer Spotlight: Goodwater | mpro5

We sat down with Chris King, Operations Director and Co-Owner of Goodwater, to discuss how mpro5 has improved their...
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Four ways remote monitoring (IoT) can transform coffee shops

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past few years, you’ll have heard about remote monitoring, also known as...
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Three Types of NHS Cleaning Audits Explained | mpro5

Since the long-awaited National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness were published, the mandatory Technical Audit with...
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Is health and safety paperwork costing your bus company?

Bus companies are under pressure. The pandemic and cost-of-living crisis have severely dented revenues, while soaring...
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Improving Public Transport Passenger Numbers with Data

Passenger numbers on UK public transport have nosedived since the Covid-19 pandemic started. And with new commuting...
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Smart Cleaning: Win New Business with Dynamic Cleaning

Dynamic cleaning that utilises real-time data and intelligent automation can not only make your operations more...
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Different types of retail logbooks

In the business environment, decisions cannot be made without sufficient data and information. This requires...
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Bus safety incidents: Save time and costs with digital reporting

Where there are buses, there are risks. We’re talking about 12-tonne lumps of metal, after all. And no matter how well...
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Digital Compliance Logbooks - Why It's Time to Make the Switch

Safe & legal logbooks are the bedrock of any compliance regime and are filled out for hundreds of specific purposes by...
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Geospatial Data & Its Benefits to Business Explained

Geospatial data may sound a little abstract, but it is (quite literally) everywhere. Whether you’re following your maps...
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Smart Railway Stations: Why They're the Future of Rail

There is still a perception that Smart Stations are a future technology with limited practical benefit. In this article...