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Software selection: can a demonstration computer package help?

C E Ralston1, M E Matthews

  • 1School of Hotel and Food Administration, University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada.

Journal of the American Dietetic Association
|September 1, 1988
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Software demonstration packages (demos) help foodservice managers evaluate purchasing options. This guide details demo advantages, disadvantages, and provides a checklist for effective software review.

Area of Science:

  • Foodservice Management
  • Software Evaluation
  • Information Technology

Background:

  • The increasing number of available foodservice software programs necessitates robust evaluation methods.
  • Selecting appropriate software is crucial for efficient foodservice operations.
  • Traditional software review methods may not fully capture a program's suitability for specific operational needs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss the utility of software demonstration packages (demos) in the foodservice industry.
  • To analyze the advantages and disadvantages of using demos for software evaluation.
  • To provide practical guidance for foodservice managers on utilizing demos.

Main Methods:

  • Reviewing literature on software evaluation techniques in foodservice.

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  • Analyzing the characteristics and limitations of software demonstration packages.
  • Reporting on the authors' practical experience with software demos.
  • Developing a program demonstration checklist for structured evaluation.

    • Main Results:

    • Demos offer a hands-on approach to assessing software functionality before purchase.
    • Key advantages include practical user experience and vendor-specific feature highlights.
    • Disadvantages involve potential data entry limitations and vendor-controlled demonstrations.
    • A structured checklist aids in systematically evaluating demoed software.

    Conclusions:

    • Software demos are a valuable, albeit imperfect, tool for foodservice managers selecting new software.
    • Thorough evaluation using a checklist can mitigate demo limitations.
    • Informed decisions are facilitated by understanding both the benefits and drawbacks of demos.