iRestora – Restaurant POS with Smart Inventory (Multi Store)

Introduction

Congratulations on choosing iRestora, a comprehensive Point of Sale (POS) system designed for restaurants and bars. With iRestora, you can efficiently manage your daily operations, including ordering, inventory, and sales tracking. This tutorial will guide you through the setup and usage of the iRestora system, specifically focusing on the Smart Inventory feature, which allows you to manage your inventory across multiple stores.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have:

1. A functional iRestora POS system installed at each store location.
2. A valid username and password to access the system.
3. A basic understanding of restaurant operations and inventory management.

Getting Started with iRestora and Smart Inventory

1. Log in to iRestora: Using your username and password, log in to the iRestora POS system at each store location.
2. Familiarize yourself with the interface: The iRestora system is divided into several sections, including:
   • Menu: Access your restaurant's menu and manage item information.
   • Orders: View and manage orders from multiple stations.
   • Inventory: Access the Smart Inventory feature for multi-store inventory management.
   • Reporting: Generate reports on sales, inventory, and more.
3. Setup Smart Inventory: To access the Smart Inventory feature, navigate to the "Inventory" section and click on "Smart Inventory". From here, you can manage your inventory across multiple stores.

Smart Inventory Features

1. Item Management: Create and manage items, including SKUs, descriptions, prices, and inventory levels. Items can be shared across multiple stores or unique to a specific location.
2. Multi-Store Inventory Tracking: Track inventory levels across multiple stores in real-time. This allows you to identify low inventory levels and adjust orders accordingly.
3. Order Synchronization: Orders from each store are synchronized, ensuring that inventory levels are accurate and up-to-date across all locations.
4. Auto-Reconciliation: The system automatically reconciles inventory levels, ensuring accuracy and reducing manual errors.

Configuring Smart Inventory

1. Setting up Item Categories: Organize items into categories for easier management. For example, you can create categories for "Beverages", "Appetizers", and "Entrees".
2. Defining Inventory Levels: Set minimum and maximum inventory levels for each item to trigger alerts when levels fall below or exceed these thresholds.
3. Setting up Inventory Alerts: Configure alerts for low inventory levels, allowing you to restock items before they become unavailable.
4. Customizing Inventory Reports: Generate reports on inventory levels, sales, and other relevant data to help you make informed business decisions.

Using Smart Inventory

1. Viewing Inventory Levels: Access the Smart Inventory section to view real-time inventory levels across all stores.
2. Adjusting Inventory Levels: Make adjustments to inventory levels, including receiving new stock or adjusting levels manually.
3. Tracking Inventory Movements: View a detailed log of inventory movements, including sales, returns, and adjustments.
4. Generating Reports: Use the reporting feature to generate custom reports on inventory levels, sales, and other data to help you optimize your inventory management.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have completed the iRestora POS system tutorial, specifically focusing on the Smart Inventory feature for multi-store inventory management. With this knowledge, you are now equipped to efficiently manage your inventory across multiple stores, ensuring accuracy and reducing manual errors. For more information or assistance with using iRestora, please refer to the system's built-in help menu or contact our support team.