Beer and the Internet of Things (IoT) – a heady combination? A United States based company is now offering “smart” technology for the beer industry.
The Indianapolis located SteadyServ’s iKeg system is a mobile, Software as a Service (SaaS) based inventory and order management system for the beer industry. It provides real time intelligence for retail establishment and distributor sales staff members via an app for iOS or Android devices.
So what can beer retailers get to know using this system?
SteadyServ informs its retailers with the knowledge of which beers are selling the best, which branded brew is popular nearby, and what’s on tap near them, giving them a clear competitive advantage. Using the iKeg app, retailers can also know exactly what they have in their cooler, and what draft mixes are most effective to ensure taps are being rotated efficiently.
This patent pending iKeg technology also ensures that retailer orders are delivered directly into their distributor’s order management system. Orders can be placed via voice, text, email or direct EDI — all through the iKeg app. Retailers can know when they are running low, can estimate when they could run out based on current velocity, know how much back up they have of a particular beer, and when they need to re-order.
SteadyServ also lets the retailer know what is available in their distributor’s inventory.It can even suggest profitable beer selections based on past sales and regional popularity. Thus, clearly, this software captures the complete gamut of things associated with the business of beer.
SteadyServ claims that another plus point is the easy manner in which the iKeg system can be set up and used by the retailers. All they need to do is log in to the iOS or Android app to manage personal settings and oversee their entire inventory ordering process. With the iKeg system, the ordering process is collapsed to literally minutes compared to the hours it may have taken in the past. The iKeg app also allows you to send customisable automatic social alerts to Facebook and Twitter every time a new beer goes on tap. It also provides a number of fully-integrated tools to help promote your establishment, special event or a unique beer that you might want to highlight.
The iKeg system is said to be secure, reliable and highly scalablem using its own secure wireless backbone, incorporating the highest level of security. In short – nobody can steal your beer.
Image Credit: SteadyServ
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