Computrition Inc. Announces New Agreement With Consorta Catholic Resource Partners.Business Editors/Health & Medical Writers CHATSWORTH, Calif.--(BW HealthWire)--Dec. 1, 2000 Computrition Inc., the standard in the foodservice software industry, announced a new agreement with Illinois-based, Consorta Catholic Resource Partners. Consorta, a leading national group purchasing organization A group purchasing organization is an entity that leverages the purchasing power of a group of businesses to obtain discounts from vendors based on the collective buying power of the GPO members. Many GPOs are funded by administrative fees that are actually paid by the vendors. , represents more than half of all Catholic hospitals in the United States Lists of hospitals for each U.S. state:
tr.v. in·i·tial·ized, in·i·tial·iz·ing, in·i·tial·iz·es Computer Science 1. To set (a starting value of a variable). 2. To prepare (a computer or a printer) for use; boot. 3. and licensing fees. "On-site foodservice directors are constantly challenged to add value to their foodservice operations," said Christopher Mantel, director of support service for Consorta. "This new foodservice software agreement provides Consorta Members with a proven software model; this product gives them the ability to automate To turn a set of manual steps into an operation that goes by itself. See automation. manual processes while retaining the planning flexibility they need." "We strongly believe our software can help Consorta members stay competitive in an increasingly demanding market," said Computrition President Ellyn Luros, RD. "With the arrival of the 21st century, the health-care foodservice industry is facing increasing competition, escalating patient expectations and mounting demands for cost control. Computrition software systems help foodservice directors meet these demands by automating day-to-day operations and controlling costs." Hospitality Suite Software Systems Computrition is offering a corporate pricing package to all Consorta members on its Foodservice Operations Management Operations management is an area of business that is concerned with the production of goods and services, and involves the responsibility of ensuring that business operations are efficient and effective. and Nutrition Care Management software systems. Fully integrated and customized to fit any operation, these software systems are more comprehensive and user-friendly than any other product on the market. Software functionality includes online ordering; nutrient nutrient /nu·tri·ent/ (noo´tre-int) 1. nourishing; providing nutrition. 2. a food or other substance that provides energy or building material for the survival and growth of a living organism. analysis; recipe, menu and inventory management; patient nutrition and medical information tracking; printed tray tickets and menus; HACCP HACCP hazard analysis critical control points. programs; and much more. About Consorta Consorta, based in Rolling Meadows Rolling Meadows, city (1990 pop. 22,591), Cook co., NE Ill., a suburb of Chicago; inc. 1955. There is research and development and the manufacture of office supplies and electronic components. , Ill., is a group purchasing organization that represents more than half of the Catholic hospitals in the United States. Founded in 1998, Consorta has a collective annual purchase volume exceeding $2 billion. The Consorta membership encompasses more than 300 acute-care facilities, representing nearly 50,000 beds, and 800 alternate-care sites. For additional information, visit Consorta's Web site at www.consorta.com. About Computrition Inc. A 20-year veteran in the health-care foodservice and nutrition software industry, Computrition sets the standard for fully integrated foodservice and nutrition management software systems. Staffed by dietitians, foodservice directors, chefs, business professionals and certified See certification. application specialists, Computrition possesses the expertise necessary to develop software specifically tailored for any size nutrition and foodservice operation. This expertise combined with technology industry partnerships enables Computrition to provide cutting-edge products and services to customers worldwide in the health-care, hospitality, university, school foodservice, military and corrections industries. Computrition can be reached at 800/222-4488 or at www.computrition.com. |
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