This workflow automatically tracks food costs and identifies waste patterns by monitoring inventory usage, sales data, and disposal records to optimize purchasing and reduce waste. It generates actionable insights and automated reordering recommendations to improve profit margins.
Daily inventory count is completed in MarketMan
Each node represents an automated step. Connections show how data and decisions move through the workflow.
Detailed explanation of each automated stage in the workflow.
MarketMan receives updated inventory levels from daily counting process. This triggers the cost analysis workflow to begin processing current stock data.
Compare theoretical food costs against actual inventory depletion to identify discrepancies. Calculate cost per dish and overall food cost percentage for the period.
Check if food waste percentage exceeds predetermined thresholds (typically 3-5% of total food costs). Routes workflow to either optimization or alert paths based on results.
Send waste reduction tasks and food prep priorities to 7shifts for staff assignment. Ensure proper coverage during high-waste periods or prep-intensive days.
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