United StatesTravel and aviation2023 – ongoingRoyal Caribbean Group
AI adjustment of onboard food production
Royal Caribbean used AI to adjust food production within a program reporting 24% less food waste
Problem
Over-preparation and inventory management contributed to food waste aboard Royal Caribbean Group's ships. Kitchens needed to align preparation with guest demand.
Approach
The company used AI to adjust food production in real time. Its wider program also tracked demand for menu items and introduced dedicated food-waste roles aboard ships. A proprietary food-supply platform was under development.
Results
Takeaway
The waste reduction covered several operating changes. Royal Caribbean did not isolate AI's contribution.
Categories
- Size
- Large enterprise
- Industry
- Travel and aviation
- Business function
- Production and quality
- Innovation type
- Process innovation
- AI technology
- Optimization
- Adoption
- Built in-house
- Goal
- Cost savings
- Evidence
- Company's own claim
Sources
Source summaries
Royal Caribbean described AI adjustments to food production alongside crew and demand-management changes. It reported a 24% food-waste reduction across the broader program.
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