Q | control - Winning on Waste is a new waste reduction system developed to reduce tens of thousands of pounds of food waste across the Royal Caribbean fleet.
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How might we...create a product management system that tracks food production across the fleet to reduce waste and champion sustainability?
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2020 marked a momentous year as Royal Caribbean International doubled down on its commitment to environmental safety by announcing its new waste reduction initiative, the Win on Waste (WOW). Our company set out on an ambitious five-year goal to reduce food waste by 50% across all foodservice venues and private islands, which equates to a $40 million cost savings. It’s a goal that requires a significant culture change as well as the development of sophisticated systems and technology.
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Daily over-produced food
No tracking system to determine/estimate production requirement
Food and time wasted
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Improved food quality through better yields on ingredients
More on-time food production and shorter hold times
Waste reduction
Software App
Staying true to our commitment to people, profits, and the planet, Royal Caribbean’s Win On Waste (WOW) program is an industry first. With an ambitious goal to reduce food waste by 50% across all food service venues and private islands, significant changes to our operation needed to happen. The galley crew members also analyze the data collected each day to take immediate corrective actions and they empower onboard teams by providing training on WOW goals and processes.
