Use Minimum stock, Target stock, and Restock list

Overview

• An item becomes Low when Current stock is strictly below its configured Minimum stock.
• Restock suggestions currently focus on low Ingredient stock that has both Minimum and Target configured.
• Needed quantity is calculated as Target stock minus Current stock.
• MiniTill then looks at active Ingredient Purchase Options for the Store.
• Selection preference is: a usable Preferred option first; otherwise the lowest comparable unit cost; otherwise the explicitly linked purchase option; otherwise the first available priority option.
• When pack/unit conversion is compatible, MiniTill rounds up to a suggested number of packs needed to reach the target.
• Low Recipe/Product stock is visible in Current stock but is not converted into supplier purchase suggestions; those items should be replenished through preparation/operational workflows.

When to use this

• Use Restock list after Stocktake or whenever Current stock shows Ingredient shortages.

Step-by-step

1. Configure Minimum and Target stock for important Ingredients.
2. Maintain Ingredient Purchase Options and supplier pricing in Costing.
3. Open Current stock and identify Low items.
4. Open Restock list.
5. Review needed quantity, supplier/purchase option, selection reason, and suggested pack count.
6. Use that information when placing the real supplier order.

Common mistakes

• Do not read Suggested packs as a confirmed supplier purchase order; it is a calculated recommendation.
• Do not assume the cheapest sticker price is selected; MiniTill compares compatible unit cost and respects Preferred options first.
• Do not expect a suggestion when pack units cannot be converted to the Ingredient base unit.

Troubleshooting

• If a low Ingredient is missing from Restock, check that both Minimum and Target are configured.
• If supplier/pack suggestion is missing, review active purchase options, usable quantity/unit, supplier link, and price.
• If the suggested pack count looks wrong, verify Stocktake conversion and supplier usable-quantity conversion.