Singaporean food courts are a different beast from traditional food and beverage businesses. For one, the food court owners maximise profit through cost reduction rather than increasing sales. You see, all of these food courts are in areas with high foot traffic—malls, office complexes, and train stations. So, they already have a lot of customers on their plate. The only way to gain more profit is by targeting costs. For example, they have simple standard operating practices that any unskilled worker can follow, reducing the cost of training new workers. Read full article here
Health
Electrical Muscle Stimulation Takes The Work Out Of Your Workouts
Growing stronger and losing weight without putting in the effort seems like a fairytale, right? Electrical muscle stimulation might make the dream come true. During EMS, a full-body suit sends out electric charges that stimulate your muscles as if you’ve actually worked out. Older people, in particular, are reaping the benefits. Since they can’t do traditional strength training anymore, EMS is a viable alternative that keeps them healthy and strong. Some evidence suggests that the benefits go beyond strength training; EMS seems to promote cell growth and slow down the ageing process! Read full article here