Cost control confusion
Tracking food expenses across three offices was no easy feat. Procurement lacked a streamlined way to monitor costs, making it difficult to manage spending across locations. On top of that, reconciling receipts from multiple vendors was a tedious, manual process that drained time and resources.
Complex schedule coordination
With round-the-clock aviation and technology operations, many of Thales’ locations run on dynamic schedules. Ensuring timely meals for a workforce spread across different shifts wasn’t simple — especially for operations like Thales’ Orlando location, where five separate schedules meant meal options had to be both flexible and reliable.
Cuisine constraints
Culturally diverse teams made food variety a must. But in Orlando, employees struggled to find meals that met their dietary preferences. Nearby restaurant options were limited, and onsite selections fell flat. With only vending machine snacks to fall back on, employees craved more satisfying options.
Better budgeting
By managing meals through ezCater, the procurement team now tracks food expenses across Orlando, Melbourne, and Irvine in a single, user-friendly dashboard. With meal costs capped at $7 per person, budgeting is more predictable and expense tracking is easier than ever.
Balanced meal scheduling
Relish’s flexible ordering system empowers food orderers, like Rosa in Orlando, to coordinate meal deliveries around employees’ varied shifts. No matter when they’re on the clock, staff can count on an individual meal that fits their schedule — and their personal preferences.
Broader food choices
Employees enjoy a rotating selection of local restaurants, ensuring fresh options each week. With team members from diverse backgrounds, this variety matters. Relish gives them a chance to see their favorite cuisines represented while still allowing for customized meal choices.
