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Par Levels and Dynamic Reordering That Match Real Sales
Static par sheets go stale fast. Tie reorder points to trailing sales and lead time so you hold less cash in the walk-in without risking stockouts on busy nights.
Start with a usage window
Roll a two- or four-week average of depletion by SKU, then add safety stock for delivery delay. If your POS ties recipes to items, you can translate covers into prep needs automatically.
Seasonal and LTO adjustments
When you launch a promotion, bump pars before the first weekend—not after you run out. Review weekly until the promo settles.
Collaborate with vendors
Share forecasted lifts so suppliers can stage inventory. Smaller, more frequent orders often beat panic cases.