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How Can I Streamline Inventory Management?

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Please send questions to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. Taking inventory is one of the most tedious processes in restaurant operations. Here are some different ways technology can streamline your inventory management: Real-Time Results.

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How to Avoid the Top Seven Restaurant Inventory Management Mistakes

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Inefficient restaurant inventory management practices, improper storage, gaps in inventory logs, theft, and waste can cause even the most successful kitchens to struggle or fail. Below are the top seven inventory management mistakes restaurants are making, and how to correct them. Always date and label everything.

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FSMA Rule 204 Food Safety Countdown: What Restaurant Managers Need to Know Now

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Improved traceability means better inventory management, as restaurants have clearer insights into what’s coming in and going out of the kitchen. Steps to Strengthen Positioning To prepare for FSMA Rule 204, begin by identifying the foods you purchase that are on the FDA’s Food Traceability List.

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The Future of Dining in 2025 Is Smarter, Simpler, and More Personal

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For example, AI can help QSRs make smarter inventory decisions by analyzing purchasing trends and aligning ingredient orders with demand. Start with areas where AI can make a measurable impact, such as inventory management or targeted promotions. This reduces waste and ensures menu availability, even during busy periods.

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Strategies for Achieving a Zero-Waste Kitchen in Your Restaurant

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Leaders in the sector have noted not just the potential to attract customers who are increasingly making purchasing decisions based on their environmental ethics. Automated inventory controls are becoming more accessible to even small restaurants, so implementing these throughout your organization is worth implementing.

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Managing Inventory with Quality Data and Automation

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Accurate inventory management is crucial to running a successful business because it directly impacts a company’s bottom line and is key to maximizing profits. However, it took marriage of an application, GoVentory (white-labeled for IPC as SubVentory), along with GS1 Standards to drive true impact on inventory control.

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Restaurant Giants Declare War on Digital Chaos

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The operational trifecta of inventory management, financial oversight, and labor scheduling represents a major drain on resources for most chain restaurants. Inventory management : Disjointed store-by-store tracking gives way to real-time enterprise visibility, preventing shortages and overstocking.