Platform ModuleLayer 4: operations

Inventory Management & Logistics.

Detailed tracking from central kitchen coordination to accurate in-store ingredient depletion.

Protect margins at scale. Dcorp's Inventory Management & Logistics Module connects POS sales directly to theoretical cost models, automates purchase orders, and highlights shrinkage variance in real time.

[Contextual: central logistics hub]
Enterprise-grade interface

Inventory management dashboard.

Track every ingredient from procurement to finished dish. The system supports comparison between actual stock and par level, analysis of theoretical versus actual variance, and automated purchase orders from suppliers.

Supply chain hub
Location: central kitchen (HQ)
  • Ingredient Master Data
  • Purchase orders (PO)
  • Internal transfers
  • Stocktake / audit
  • Variance reports
SKU code
Ingredient name
UOM
Stock
Par level
Status
ING-B-001
Wagyu beef patty (150g)
Case
145.00
120.00
OPTIMAL
ING-O-042
White truffle oil
Litre
2.50
10.00
REORDER
ING-D-015
Aged cheddar cheese
KG
42.80
30.00
OPTIMAL
ING-V-112
Organic Romaine lettuce
KG
18.50
25.00
WARNING
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Core capabilities

Built for cost control.

Real-time recipe depletion

Each POS transaction automatically deducts the correct ingredient quantity from store inventory based on centrally governed recipes.

Central kitchen coordination

Manage internal supply flow more smoothly by routing store demand back to a central kitchen for production and distribution.

Purchase automation (PO)

Generate purchase orders automatically based on minimum stock thresholds, sales forecasts, and supplier lead times.

Shrinkage & waste tracking

Pinpoint where margin is leaking by analyzing the difference between theoretical inventory and physical counts.

Supplier integration

Connect directly with suppliers through API or EDI to transmit orders, receive e-invoices, and update variable ingredient costs.

Data synchronization
Central Menu ManagementRecipe specifications
POS nodeSales-based depletion
Inventory coreERP / accounting
Inventory coreReporting & Data Warehouse
Platform integration

Inventory management cannot operate as a standalone system.

Standalone inventory applications often depend on manual input and delayed updates. Dcorp integrates Inventory Management & Logistics directly into the operational core instead of separating it into an external system.

As soon as an order is confirmed in POS, the ingredient quantities defined in Central Menu Management are deducted from store inventory and simultaneously reflected in Reporting & Data Warehouse.

Platform architecture

Conceptual architecture.

Where Inventory Management & Logistics sits within the broader platform.

Layer 5

Central governance layer

Central Menu Management • Promotion Management
Layer 4 (current scope)

Operations layer

Inventory Management & Logistics • POS
Layer 3

Customer / commerce layer

Online ordering • Loyalty Engine • CRM
Layer 2

Data layer

Reporting & Data Warehouse
Layer 1

Integration layer

API Gateway • ERP connectors

Measurable impact.

Creates measurable improvements in food cost governance.

Lower food cost

Reduce total cost of goods sold (COGS) by identifying and addressing undocumented shrinkage.

Lower risk of stock-outs

Automated alerts help reduce the risk of missing ingredients for high-margin menu items during peak hours.

Optimize preparation

Data-driven forecasting helps central kitchens prepare the right volume for actual store demand.

Audit readiness

Maintain a complete record for every purchase order, inventory transfer, and stocktake.

Evaluate Inventory Management & Logistics in the context of the enterprise's chain operations.