Get inventory and cost control right from day one. Par levels, receiving discipline, FIFO, stocktake cadence, and the metrics that tell you where the leaks are.
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Operations Leads, GMs
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If you only do 3 things weekly:
Count top 20 high-value items
Review waste log (top 5 causes)
Check purchases vs sales trend (roughly)
The minimum system (most outlets)
1) Par levels
Set par for top items
Reorder when you hit reorder point
2) Receiving discipline
Check qty + temperature + condition before signing
Label and store immediately (FIFO)
3) Waste log
Log before disposal
Review weekly; fix root cause
Templates (free, export-ready)
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These are designed to export cleanly as a PDF worksheet.
De-duplication rule: Keep procurement strategy in “Supply Chain & Procurement”. Keep menu/pricing in “Menu Development & Pricing”. This page stays focused on inventory routines + cost control habits.
