Streamlining inventory management

I’ve been rethinking how we manage our inventory at the cafe and it’s made a huge difference in our workflow. Using a simple spreadsheet to track our daily supplies not only reduced waste but also helped maintain a better flow during peak hours. Would love to hear how others tackle inventory challenges.

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I totally get that — keeping inventory in check can be such a headache. I tried using Google Sheets for inventory tracking too, and it made it way easier to spot what was running low before peak hours. But sometimes I worry about errors with manual entries; have you ever considered any apps like Square for inventory management? Those often help streamline things even further.

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I’ve found that setting a low stock threshold works wonders — once an item hits a certain number, I get an alert to reorder. It’s like having a little inventory genie that takes away the last-minute panic during rush hour! @amelia_c90, have you tried something similar to keep things flowing?

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