Inventory & Supply Chain AutomationPurpose
1.2. Prevents stockouts and over-ordering by synchronizing sales activity with ingredient inventory.
1.3. Supports menu-level tracking, so sales of specific Anhui dishes accurately deduct relevant raw materials.
1.4. Reduces manual stock adjustments, increases speed, and minimizes human errors for efficient supply chain management.
1.5. Enables management to identify fast-moving items and anticipate reorder needs instantly.
Trigger Conditions
2.2. Modification or cancellation of an order with impact on stock.
2.3. End-of-day sales aggregation for batch inventory synchronization.
2.4. Special menu event with multiple bulk orders closing.
Platform Variants
• Feature/Setting: Webhooks; setup triggers on order.complete for sales events.
3.2. Lightspeed Retail
• API: Inventory Management API; configure itemQuantityChange trigger.
3.3. Toast POS
• API: Orders API; use order closing as event to start deduction.
3.4. Clover POS
• Feature: Inventory API; listen for sale.created webhook.
3.5. Shopify POS
• Event: Order Paid trigger via Admin API; link Line Items to ingredients.
3.6. Vend by Lightspeed
• API: Register Sale endpoint; configure sync on register.closed.
3.7. Revel Systems
• API: Real-Time Inventory Webhook; connect sale event to deduction.
3.8. Oracle MICROS
• Setting: Simphony Integration Services; use Transaction Export for automation triggers.
3.9. Upserve POS
• API: Check Closed webhook; use to deduct tracked items.
3.10. TouchBistro
• Feature: Inventory Adjustment API; connect to Closed Bill event.
3.11. NCR Aloha POS
• API: Sales Posting Interface; configure deduction job on every POST.
3.12. Loyverse POS
• Feature: Webhook Order Paid event; automate deduction via Inventory API.
3.13. Bindo POS
• API: Sale Completed callback; specify affected inventory SKUs.
3.14. Heartland Restaurant POS
• Feature: Closed Ticket webhook; trigger deduction via Inventory Write API.
3.15. eZee Optimus POS
• API: Order Completed webhook; link dish mapping to ingredient quantities.
3.16. CAKE POS
• API: Transaction Event notification; tie sale to Inventory Update calls.
3.17. Lightspeed Restaurant K-Series
• API: Order Finalized event; fire deduction per menu mapping.
3.18. Sapaad POS
• Feature: Orders webhook; inventory module integration on confirmed sales.
3.19. Goodtill POS
• Feature: Sales webhook; triggers deduction through Stock API.
3.20. Poster POS
• API: Closed Shift event; bulk update inventory via Inventory Out API.
3.21. QuickBooks POS
• API: SalesReceipt Added event; inventory decrease on successful receipt.
Benefits
4.2. Reduces shrinkage through precise, automated stockout prevention.
4.3. Saves staff hours otherwise spent on manual counts and logging.
4.4. Supports fast audits, batch stock adjustment, and demand forecasting.
4.5. Enhances operational visibility for owners and managers.
4.6. Minimizes human error and improves compliance with supply chain protocols.
4.7. Enables dynamic purchasing decisions, improving cash flow and cost control.