Ductile
Ductile is a cloud-based inventory management sasa software designed for the hospitality industry, including restaurants, bars, and nightclubs. It streamlines operations by managing stock control, product procurement, recipe management, order and delivery supervision, reporting analysis, and inter-location / category transfers, Revenue & cash management, Seamless Integration, Real-Time Analytics, Integration with Existing POS Systems, Automated Cash Reconciliation, Secure Digital Records.
- Easier data access
- Accurate database table indexing
- Custom module for data archival
- Distributed storage system for database hosting
Industry:
Hospitality
Location:
Global
Platforms:
Custom Saas Application
Tech Stack:
Client Profile
A mid-sized restaurant chain with multiple locations sought to improve its inventory management processes to reduce waste, enhance efficiency, and boost profitability.
Problem/Challenge
- Inefficient Stock & Cash Management:
The restaurant faced challenges in tracking inventory across multiple locations, leading to overstocking or stockouts. - Manual Processes:
Reliance on manual inventory tracking and Daily cash-up processes resulted in errors and consumed significant staff time. - Lack of Real-Time Data:
The absence of real-time inventory data hindered informed decision-making and responsiveness to demand fluctuations.
Solution
The restaurant chain implemented Ductile’s comprehensive suite of features
Stock Control
Real-time updates on inventory levels allowed for efficient stock management.
Product Procurement
Streamlined ordering processes ensured timely restocking and reduced manual errors.
Recipe Management
Accurate tracking of ingredients per recipe minimised waste and maintained consistency.
Order & Delivery Superintendence
Efficient tracking of pending orders and deliveries improved operational workflow.
Reporting Analysis
Access to detailed reports provided insights into costs and gross profits, aiding strategic planning.
Transfer Between Locations
Seamless transfer of products between locations optimized resource utilisation.
Seamless Integration
Seamless integration with third-party APIs to facilitate data reception and transmission for various purposes such as accounting, Reports, and Support etc.
Real-Time Analytics
Dashboards providing live insights for faster, data-driven decisions, Providing instant visibility into cash flow across all locations.
Integration with Existing POS Systems
Seamless integration with existing point-of-sale systems to automate data entry and reporting.
Automated Cash Reconciliation
Streamlined end-of-day cash-up processes, reducing errors and saving time.
Secure Digital Records
Ensured compliance and easy access to transaction history.
Outcome/Impact
- Reduced Waste
The restaurant achieved a significant reduction in food waste due to precise inventory tracking. - Increased Efficiency
Automation of inventory processes saved staff time, allowing them to focus on customer service. Achieved a significant reduction in stock and cash discrepancies. - Improved Profitability
Better stock & Cash management and reduced waste led to an increase in overall profitability. - Enhanced Decision-Making
Real-time data and analytical reports enabled informed and timely business decisions.
Implementing Ductile’s inventory management system transformed the restaurant chain’s operations, leading to enhanced efficiency, reduced waste, and improved profitability. The comprehensive features and real-time data provided by Ductile were instrumental in achieving these outcomes.
For more information on Ductile’s features and benefits, visit their official website.