Inventory Tracking Basics
Enabling Inventory Tracking
- Go to Inventory → Settings
- Enable Track Inventory
- Choose tracking method:
- Track by item (simple)
- Track by ingredient (detailed)
Adding Inventory Items
- Go to Inventory → Items
- Click Add Item
- Enter:
- Item name
- Unit of measure
- Par level (reorder point)
- Current quantity
- Cost per unit
Linking to Menu Items
Connect inventory to menu for automatic depletion:
- Edit a menu item
- Go to Inventory tab
- Add ingredients and quantities
- Inventory depletes with each sale
Low Stock Alerts
Get notified when items reach par level:
- Dashboard notifications
- Email alerts
- Push notifications
Inventory Reports
- Current stock levels
- Stock value
- Usage history
- Variance reports