Inventory & Supply Chain AutomationPurpose
1.2. Prevent overstock and stockouts via seamless redistribution of staples (e.g., rice, spices, oils) and perishables.
1.3. Reduce wastage, optimize procurement, and support freshness standards for Andhra cuisine.
1.4. Provide managers automated visibility and reports on intra-outlet supply chain.
1.5. Enable rapid, rules-driven inventory allocation for festival peaks or special menu drives.
Trigger Conditions
2.2. Excess stock detected at any outlet based on par-level analytics.
2.3. Incoming holiday, event, or sales promotion flagged in POS or event calendar.
2.4. Scheduled periodic transfer (e.g., end-of-week auto-balancing).
2.5. Manual override/approval from outlet or area manager.
2.6. Predictive trigger from trend-based forecasting module.
Platform variants
• Feature: Inventory Management/Transfer Order API; configure rules for automatic transfer when threshold breached.
3.2. SAP Business One
• Feature: Inventory Transfer Request (document APIs); auto-create transfer orders mapped to outlet stock.
3.3. Zoho Inventory
• API: Transfer Orders; script workflow to invoke transfer when item is low at any location.
3.4. Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Feature: Inventory Transfer Journals via Supply Chain Management API; set up triggers for surplus dispatch.
3.5. Square POS
• API: Inventory Adjustment/Transfer; automatically move stock based on POS input.
3.6. Toast POS
• Feature: Inventory Management; webhook triggers transfer prompts between locations.
3.7. Lightspeed Restaurant
• Feature: Transfers API; configure logic for automated move of ingredients/stock.
3.8. Shopify
• Inventory API: Multi-location inventory movements initiated on triggers.
3.9. Odoo
• Feature: Automated Transfer Orders via Inventory module; integration flows to move items per rule set.
3.10. Fishbowl Inventory
• Feature: Transfer Orders (Advanced Workflow); auto-generate internal transfers.
3.11. Infor CloudSuite Food & Beverage
• Feature: Inventory Management API; scheduled or event-driven movement between outlets.
3.12. QuickBooks Commerce
• API: Transfer Stock; auto-process reallocations via rules engine.
3.13. Cin7
• API: Internal Stock Transfers; automation to shift stock based on real-time usage.
3.14. DEAR Systems
• Feature: Transfer Orders API; enforce movement of goods when triggers occur.
3.15. Revel Systems
• Feature: Inventory replenishment workflows with auto-location transfers.
3.16. Upserve
• Feature: Inventory Redistribution tool; trigger-based movement backed by predictive usage.
3.17. BlueCart
• Transfers API: Configure scheduled transfers between kitchen/outlets.
3.18. MarketMan
• Internal Transfer API; rules-based orchestration of kitchen and outlet movements.
3.19. Restaurant365
• Inventory Module: Auto-transfer configuration when inventory level breached.
3.20. Jolt
• Inventory List/Movement Automation: Use rules to reallocate supplies across locations.
3.21. Unleashed Software
• Feature: Internal Transfers API; automate per location-replenishment triggers.
3.22. Epos Now
• Stock Transfer API: Transfer configured for outlet minimum/maximum thresholds.
Benefits
4.2. Minimizes wastage from overstocking, especially for perishable Andhra items.
4.3. Guarantees menu availability and consistency at all locations.
4.4. Sharpens forecast accuracy and supports data-driven procurement.
4.5. Increases agility during high-demand occasions, improving guest satisfaction.
4.6. Enhances transparency and accountability in inventory operations.