Retailers or food businesses: learn how tracking ingredients down to ounces saves money, reduces waste, and drives profits.
Reduce Waste, Increase Margin—Ingredient by Ingredient
If you're selling food, coffee, or craft products, granular tracking unlocks huge savings. Here's the 4-step playbook:
1. Build Recipes in Your POS
Input ingredient amounts (e.g. 1.5 oz espresso per drink). Your POS calculates actual usage when each item sells.
2. Track Consumption Automatically
Every time you sell, your inventory adjusts. You’ll see exactly how much is used daily and avoid overstocking.
3. Spot High-Waste Products
If one recipe consistently overuses materials, you can train staff or update recipes—cutting costs fast.
4. Use Data to Price Better
Because you know your true cost per item, you can price confidently—turning pricing from guesswork into profit strategy.
Final thoughts
Ingredient-level tracking isn’t just for chains. Small-batch businesses win margins and efficiency by knowing exactly what goes in each sale. Your POS is the key.