ITHACA, N.Y., May 22, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The CBORD Group, Inc., the leading provider of food management and cashless card systems to healthcare facilities, will start offering the Rx Point-of-Service (POS) Solution by Horizon Software International as part of the broad CBORD portfolio of healthcare cashless solutions.
New Provider Partnership Provides Big Benefits for Hospital Cafeterias
The CBORD Group partnered with Horizon Software International to offer a state-of-the-art meal plan management plus a POS system that delivers the best total return on investment for healthcare food service operations.
The Horizon Rx POS system allows healthcare facilities to offer a full range of meal plans and payment options such as declining balance, inclining balance, payroll deduction, credit cards, gift cards, and cash. "The flexible payment options within Rx have increased sales and revenue by at least 20%. And, less cash handling equals faster line speeds," said Hardy Jones, Director of Dining Services for Carolina East Medical Center.
Cashless systems have many proven benefits, such as lowering cash handling, increasing sales, and most notably, allowing hospital employees the convenience of paying for meals with their ID badge. With the Horizon Rx system, cafeterias are able to take full advantage of this technology.
Established Horizon Rx POS Means Value Alternative for Hospital Cafeterias
CBORD clients have been asking for a scalable, proven cashless solution for their cafeterias. "CBORD has been working with Horizon to create an attractive value alternative for POS. We see pressing needs to reduce costs while enhancing patient and staff satisfaction. This powerful solution from Horizon really fits the bill," said Max Steinhardt, President, The CBORD Group, Inc.
Atlanta-based Horizon Software International has offered the Rx solution for more than ten years to help hospitals successfully manage their dining and retail operations. "Our current installations have shown increases in both revenue and customer satisfaction after implementing Rx," said Randy Eckels, President, Horizon Software International. "Horizon is pleased to bolster CBORD's product portfolio with this scalable solution."
The Horizon Rx POS solution is now available through CBORD.
About The CBORD Group
The CBORD Group serves colleges and universities, healthcare facilities, corporations, senior living facilities, supermarkets, and a host of other market segments. CBORD's products are used in campus ID card privilege control, access control, integrated security, housing services, food service, catering, nutrition services, online ordering, and other institution-wide activities. Founded in 1975, The CBORD Group serves more than 6,000 clients in the U.S., Canada, Europe, South Africa, the Middle East, New Zealand, and Australia. To learn more about CBORD, visit www.cbord.com.
About Horizon Software International
Founded in 1992, Horizon Software International is a global leader in software, services and technologies for food service operations. Horizon, a Microsoft® Gold Independent Software Vendor headquartered near Atlanta, GA, offers comprehensive food service solutions ranging from Point-of-Service (POS) and online payment systems to back of the house management systems, including inventory management, procurement, menu planning, nutrition analysis, production, and more. To learn more about Horizon, visit www.horizonsoftware.com.
The CBORD Group, Inc. and Horizon Software International operate as units of Roper Industries, Inc. Roper Industries is a market-driven, diversified growth company and is a constituent of the S&P 500, Fortune 1000, and the Russell 1000 indices. Roper provides engineered products and solutions for global niche markets, including water, energy, transportation, medical, education, and SaaS-based information networks.