Take Control of Your Inventory with CiMSO’s STOCKmanager

Hey there, fellow restaurateurs and Central Kitchen champs! We know that juggling inventory for multiple locations can feel like trying to herd cats. One minute you think you’ve got everything under control, and the next, you’re out of tomatoes or drowning in extra cheese. Sound familiar? If you’re nodding your head, then let us introduce you to your new best friend: CiMSO’s STOCKmanager. This isn’t just another piece of software; it’s the ultimate sidekick for keeping your stock in check and your kitchen running smoothly.

Why Stock Management Can Be a Real Headache

Let’s be real for a moment—managing inventory can be a nightmare. Picture this: Your Central Kitchen is buzzing with activity, prepping for the day’s orders across multiple restaurant locations. Suddenly, you realize you’re low on a key ingredient. Panic sets in, and you have to make a last-minute dash to the supplier. Or worse, you find out you’ve been over-ordering, and now you’re stuck with a mountain of ingredients that are going bad.

Enter CiMSO’s STOCKmanager. This software is like having a superpower that gives you full control over your inventory, no matter how many locations you’re managing.

Recipe Management: No More Guesswork

One of the coolest things about STOCKmanager is how it handles recipe management. Imagine you’re running a burger joint with several branches, all sourcing their patties and buns from a Central Kitchen. Every time someone orders a burger, the system automatically deducts the ingredients from your inventory in real-time. No more guessing how much beef or lettuce you’ve got left—it’s all tracked automatically.

For example, say you sell 100 burgers today. STOCKmanager will automatically update your inventory, subtracting the exact amount of beef, buns, lettuce, and tomatoes used. This way, you’ll know exactly when it’s time to reorder before you run out.

Procurement Console: Keeping Tabs on Every Order

We’ve all been there—lost in a sea of purchase requests, trying to figure out who ordered what, from whom, and at what price. With STOCKmanager’s Procurement Console, you can finally keep track of every single order from start to finish.

Let’s say your chef needs more avocados for that killer guacamole. They send a purchase request through STOCKmanager, and the system tracks everything: who requested it, where it’s being ordered from, and the most recent price. Once the avocados arrive, the cost gets updated in real-time, so you know exactly what’s going on with your inventory costs.

Real-Time Costing: Know Your Profits Instantly

Want to know how much money you’re making in real-time? STOCKmanager’s dynamic costing feature has got you covered. As soon as new stock is received, the system updates your costs automatically, so you can see your profit margins instantly.

Let’s say you get a fresh delivery of seafood, and the price has gone up. STOCKmanager adjusts the cost of each dish that uses that seafood, giving you an immediate view of how it affects your profits. No more waiting until the end of the month to see how you’re doing—you’ll know right away.

Real-Life Success Story

Still not convinced? Let’s look at a real-life example. A restaurant group with several locations was having a hard time keeping their stock under control. They were constantly over-ordering, leading to wasted food and lost profits.

After switching to STOCKmanager, things changed quickly. The automatic recipe management kept their ingredient levels in check, and the real-time costing feature helped them make smarter decisions about pricing and procurement. Within six months, they cut waste by 20% and boosted their profit margins by 15%. Now, they’re running like a well-oiled machine.

Ready to Take the Leap?

If managing stock across multiple locations has you feeling like you’re spinning plates, it’s time to get some help. CiMSO’s STOCKmanager is designed to make your life easier, giving you the tools you need to streamline your operations and boost your bottom line.

So why wait? Get in touch with us today, and let’s get your inventory under control. Your kitchen (and your sanity) will thank you!

CiMSO supports customers in transitioning from fragmented legacy software systems to integrated ERP solutions. CiMSO also provides support and support for Successful implementation of the new system, where we have service standards under the ISO90003 quality management system and PRINCE II project management principles.