9.5 Integration with inventory systems and AI support
Today, many restaurants use specialised digital systems to manage inventory and recipes. When a recipe is entered into the system, it is linked directly to the actual stock position in storage. If an AI system detects that the price of chicken breast has increased by fifteen percent over the past two weeks, it can automatically send a notification recommending that the recipe be reviewed or that the price of the dish be adjusted.
With automated inventory monitoring, managers gain a continuous overview of what is currently in stock and what needs to be ordered. An AI system can forecast usage based on previous sales and identify periods in which price changes are likely to occur. This reduces cost uncertainty and improves contribution margins (Apicbase, n.d.; MarketMan, n.d.).
Table on software and AI in inventory management