Running out of an ingredient mid-service can mean lost sales and unhappy guests. Estackly's Inventory Management module helps you track stock levels, link ingredients to recipes, and get alerted before you run low.
Adding stock items
- Go to Inventory → Items and add your raw materials and ingredients.
- Set the unit of measure for each item — kilograms, litres, pieces, etc. — and define a reorder level.
- Optionally, link ingredients to menu items as recipes so stock updates automatically with sales.
Stock alerts & updates
- Receive low-stock alerts automatically when items fall below their reorder level.
- Record purchases and restocks to keep your stock counts accurate at all times.
- When recipes are linked to menu items, stock auto-deducts as orders are placed — no manual entry needed.
Why recipe linking matters
Linking ingredients to menu items turns every sale into an automatic inventory update. This gives you an accurate, real-time picture of stock levels without counting manually, and helps you forecast purchasing needs based on actual sales trends.
Best practices for inventory accuracy
- Do a physical stock count periodically and reconcile it with the system.
- Set realistic reorder levels based on your average daily usage.
- Review your low-stock alerts daily, especially before weekends or busy periods.