Inventory Manager
Inventory Manager
Ingredients, suppliers, ordering, stock movements, production and wastage, and how they keep your costs true.
Kitchen plan Inventory Manager is part of the Kitchen plan.
Inventory Manager is where stock comes in, moves around and goes out. Every movement is costed, which is what keeps your menu costs and reports true.
How stock moves
| In | Moves between | Out |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase Orders, when received | Stock Requests and Internal Transfers, between branches | Production, as ingredients are used |
| Cash Purchase, the last resort | Wastage | |
| Stocktaking corrections |
The sidebar
| Item | What it is for |
|---|---|
| Inventory List | Every ingredient, its stock, cost, supplier, allergens and calories. |
| Procurement (Beta) | Ingredients that still need a supplier, allergens or calories. |
| Purchase Orders | Order from suppliers, approve and receive. |
| Stock Request | A branch asks its central kitchen for stock. |
| Requisitions | Requests for stock, including those from the chef app, turned into purchase orders. |
| Internal Transfer | The central kitchen approves and sends stock requests. |
| Cash Purchase | Record something bought with cash. |
| Stocktaking | Count stock and correct the book. |
| Production Plan | Make sub recipes and dishes in batches. |
| Wastage Log | Record waste. |
What you see depends on your role. Branch and Brand Managers see their own branches or brands.