Understanding Item Consumption
See how linked dishes reduce raw stock, and where Consumption Rate and Closing show usage on Stock Items.
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Item consumption is how inventory uses your dish-to-stock links: when those dishes sell, raw stock quantities move down by the mapped amounts.
Where you see it
- Inventory > Stock Item: watch Consumption Rate, Opening, and Closing on each row.
- Inventory > Consumption: open this sidebar item when you want the consumption-focused view for your restaurant.
What drives consumption
- A dish is linked to one or more stock items - How to Link Stock Items to Menu Dishes.
- Automatic deduction is in place - How to Set Up Automatic Stock Deduction.
- Orders that include those dishes are confirmed in Orders.
How to read the result
After busy service, Closing should be lower for ingredients that sold heavily. Consumption Rate helps you spot fast movers. If numbers look off, verify the dish mapping and unit sizes before adjusting by hand.
What happens next
Use history when you need a line-by-line trail - Viewing Stock History and Audit Logs. Keep groups and suppliers organized so reports stay easy to read.