Inventory Management
Planning your inventory according to an accurate weather forecast and current seasonal demand prevents financial loss and food waste and allows you to create unique weekly promotions and special courses.
Not having an operational plan that considers adverse weather conditions costs restaurants owners 20% loss in revenue each year.
Insight In this Dashboard
severity - 2 moderate
Increase Supplies for High Demand: Clear Conditions
Ensure there is enough food supply to feed a full house. Weather conditions are inviting and will increase in house dining demand.
severity - 2 moderate
Increase Alcohol Inventory: Heat
Guests are more inclined to increase alcohol consumption during warm, sunny days. Ensure there is enough supplies to fulfill classic summer cocktails.
severity - 3 sever
Increase Warm Speciality Drinks: Extreme Cold
Increase offerings for warm speciality drinks due to low temperatures outside. (Peppermint, hot chocolate, etc).
severity - 3 sever
Increase 'Comfort Food' Ingredients: Rain
Rain will increase demand for comforting food that can be eaten inside or ordered for delivery.
severity - 3 sever
Decrease Supplies: Heavy Rain
Extreme rain conditions may decrease number of in house dining guests. Decrease order this week to account for a lower demand and avoid wasting food.
severity - 2 moderate
Increase Cold Ingredient Supply: Heat
Ensure there are ingredients that will allow for a refreshing menu (cold salads, frozen drinks, etc) so that people can cool off from the extreme temperatures outside.
severity - 4 extreme
Increase Shelf-Stable Ingredients: Outage Risk
Weather conditions may cause power outages that can harm food that needs to be refrigerated. Avoid over ordering foods that could go to waste if the restaurant loses power for even an hour.
severity - 3 sever
Secure Shelf-Stable Supply: Extreme Heat
Ensure that there is enough ventilation inside so that even non refrigerated items are stored in a safe indoor temperature.
severity - 4 extreme
Monitor Conditions: Flood Risk
Prep teams and avoid any unnecessary outdoor work. Flash flooding is possible.
severity - 4 extreme
Monitor Conditions: Lightning Risk
Prep teams and avoid any unnecessary outdoor work. High risk for lightning in the area.