Speedee Results
A SPEEDEE SYSTEM ERA
The implementation of the new cutting-edge system, which involved an innovative assembly line approach, significantly reduced the customers' wait time and allowed for quick food turnover, which made many customers drawn to the convenience and quickness of service that was offered as well as the low cost. Now getting into some of the predominant short-term effects. Firstly, restaurant operation, specifically operational efficiency, was affected when these newly developed and used methods expanded. Customer satisfaction is another effect the Speedee System had. Quicker service intensified, as did the overall dining experience.
An inspirational quote said by Ray Kroc
(McDonald's owner from 1961-1974), linkedin.com
The waste was minimized, and optimized resources contributed to the low cost. Another effect was the financial impact. Profits increased greatly after fast food became so well known. This financial gain helped expand, constitute, influence, and innovate other restaurants with similar business practices. Lastly it triggered a trend of other restaurants adopting their idea or taking certain approaches towards their business model, which led to change and transformation in the industry. In conclusion, the short-term effects of the Speedee System were pivotal, revolutionizing and changing the industry's internal and external parts. It propelled businesses to new heights as well as shifting the base for efficiency, standards, service, and customer satisfaction.
"There were many different positions for the workers, such as the drive-through, fry worker, and grill worker. We were all on a strict time limit. The workers in the back had no more than 30 seconds to get the food assembled and bring it to the register."
-Rebecca Radintz