⬜ Introduction to the Inventory Screen 

The Inventory Screen is one of the smart and essential add-ons within the Aurest system. It enables real-time monitoring of stock movement in the kitchen, enhancing operational efficiency, reducing waste, and improving the accuracy of preparation and material planning.

This screen is directly linked to the Kitchen Display, and can be activated through the system settings to show actual quantities of stored and sold items.

✅ What is the Inventory Screen?

The Inventory Screen is a digital tool designed to display and track the quantities of kitchen materials in real time. The screen shows each item with its code, name, current stock, and sold quantity, and allows the responsible staff to manually adjust the stock based on actual usage.

✅ How to Activate the Inventory Screen:

To enable inventory mode within the Kitchen Display, follow these steps:

1️⃣ Open the Kitchen Display app installed on the Android device.

2️⃣ Tap the menu button at the bottom of the screen and go to Settings.

3️⃣ Navigate to Screen Settings.

4️⃣ Change the “Program Mode” option to “Item Quantities” instead of the default display.

5️⃣ Enter the permissions password to save the changes.

6️⃣ The Inventory Screen will be activated, displaying all relevant stock data.

✅ Inventory Screen Components:

Once the screen is activated, the following information will appear clearly:

• Item Code

• Item Name

• Stored Quantity (editable stock amount)

• Sold Quantity (automatically updated based on registered orders)

✍️ The chef or kitchen supervisor can manually adjust the stored quantity daily based on real usage to ensure up-to-date inventory tracking.

✅ Key Features of the Inventory Screen:

✳ Instant Stock Display:
Clearly shows current quantities of available items at any time.

✳ Live Material Tracking:
Real-time monitoring of used materials without relying on printed reports.

✳ Flexible Inventory Management:
Allows manual stock adjustments according to actual consumption.

✳ Reduced Waste:
Helps minimize losses due to random estimations or human error.

✳ Smooth Coordination Across Departments:
Supports seamless workflow between kitchen, dining area, and delivery service.

✳ Faster Order Execution:
Knowing exact stock levels speeds up preparation and avoids delays.

✨ Purpose of Using the Inventory Screen:

◾ Provide a smart tool to monitor and analyze kitchen inventory.
◾ Simplify preparation management and reduce reliance on manual estimates.
◾ Improve service quality by identifying shortages early.
◾ Support daily integration between inventory, preparation, and sales within the Aurest system.