We’ve all seen those videos of domino constructions where you can tip the first piece ever-so-slightly and watch all the others fall in a beautiful cascade of rhythmic motion. But what you may not realize is that dominoes are far more powerful than we give them credit for. In fact, in a 1983 study, University of British Columbia physicist Lorne Whitehead used 13 dominoes to knock over an object one-and-a-half times their size.
Domino’s is a name that is synonymous with pizza, but the company has expanded its menu and grown into more than just a pie-and-sauce chain. In fact, the company is now a major global player in delivery and takeout dining. This change in business has been spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic, but it also reflects changing consumer habits. Instead of dining out, consumers have been opting for delivery and takeout from the comfort of their own homes.
This has put a strain on traditional eat-in restaurants, and Domino’s appears to have responded in the best way possible. By focusing on their strengths and expanding into new markets, the company has been able to remain competitive.
The company is well on its way to becoming the world’s leading pizza brand. It has over 18,000 stores worldwide and sales of more than $5 billion in the most recent fiscal year. Domino’s continues to innovate and create products that cater to various tastes and preferences around the globe, such as bread sides and drinks. They have also expanded their menu to include oven-baked pasta, fried chicken, and other entrées. These changes are important for the company’s future success and continued growth.
Domino’s also provides software that allows its employees to perform specialized analysis tasks on data sets that are too large for standard packages. The software enables Domino’s to keep up with the pace of its growing data processing needs and to deliver accurate results in real-time.
For example, Domino’s has developed an application that uses the power of the domino effect to help identify which candidates are most likely to be successful as part of its hiring process. This app helps the company save time by eliminating some of the manual processes involved in evaluating applicants, including the need to review hundreds of resumes and cover letters. The application also analyzes the data to determine which candidate has the highest likelihood of success, which allows managers to focus on these candidates and reduce the time they spend interviewing them.
As a young girl, Lily Hevesh loved to play with her grandparents’ classic 28-piece domino set. Flicking the first domino in a straight or curved line and watching it cascade down was always a thrill. Now, at 20, she’s a professional domino artist who has created mind-blowing setups for movies, TV shows, and events—including the album launch for pop singer Katy Perry. Hevesh explains that when creating one of her mind-blowing setups, she follows a variation of the engineering-design process. She starts by considering the theme or purpose of the installation, then brainstorms images or words that are associated with that theme. From there, she creates a design plan and begins building the pieces.