Inventory tracking and raw materials management

Step-by-Step Breakdown

Detailed explanation of each automated stage in the workflow.

1. 1

   Trigger

   Monitor inventory levels

   Smart sensors continuously track grain, hops, yeast, and packaging material quantities in real-time. Alert is triggered when any item falls below minimum stock threshold.

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2. 2

   Action

   Calculate consumption forecast

   System analyzes current production schedule and historical usage patterns to predict future material needs. Calculates optimal reorder quantities based on lead times and batch requirements.

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3. 3

   Decision

   Evaluate supplier availability

   Checks preferred supplier inventory and delivery schedules to determine best procurement option. Routes to emergency supplier if primary vendor cannot meet timeline requirements.

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4. 4

   Action

   Generate purchase orders

   Creates and submits purchase orders to selected suppliers with calculated quantities and delivery dates. Includes quality specifications and brewing schedule constraints.

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5. 5

   Action

   Update production schedule

   Adjusts brewing timeline if material shortages require schedule modifications. Notifies production team of any batch delays or recipe substitutions needed.

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6. 6

   Output

   Send inventory alerts

   Delivers notifications to brewery management with updated inventory status, pending orders, and production schedule adjustments. Provides dashboard with current stock levels and forecasted needs.

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