Oktoberfest is right around the corner. Celebrations and fall festivals are just about to heat up in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Many of these events draw inspiration from the German version, so let's take a close look at some of the cooking equipment at one of the world's largest food and beverage events.

Labor issues are having an enormous impact in our industry. It's causing management to spend more time dealing with staffing issues. When new employees are brought on, more time is spent training them. And when new employees aren't available, it causes existing staff to spend more time doing things they wouldn't normally do.

The one common thread here? Time. It all comes down to time.