Review The Shortfall Log
Open Stock Shortfalls to see every sale that consumed more of a raw material than was available.
Result: Each row shows the material, the product it was used by, the sale number, how much it was short, and current stock.
Stock Shortfalls Guide
How to use Stock Shortfalls
A read-only log of sales that consumed more raw material stock than was actually on hand, so nothing runs out unnoticed.
Primary Actions
Understand What Triggers A Shortfall
A shortfall is logged whenever a sale's recipe or modifier options need more of a raw material than is currently in stock.
Result: The sale still completes -- the raw material's stock is clamped at zero rather than the sale being blocked.
Act On The Email Alert
Watch for the automatic notification email sent to admins/managers the moment a shortfall occurs.
Result: You can restock or investigate before it happens again, without needing to check this page proactively.
Recommended Workflow
- Open Dashboard > Operations > Stock Shortfalls.
- Review recent entries to spot which raw materials are running short most often.
- Cross-check against Raw Materials to see current stock and reorder level.
- Use Ordering to generate a restock list for the affected supplier.
Best Practices
- Treat repeated shortfalls on the same material as a sign its reorder level is set too low.
- Check this log after a busy period (weekends, promotions) when ingredient usage spikes unpredictably.
- Don't rely on this page alone -- act on the automatic email alert as soon as it arrives.
Operational Notes
Sales Are Never Blocked By Ingredient Shortages
When a raw material runs short, its stock is clamped at zero and the shortfall is logged here -- the sale itself still completes. This is different from a sold product's own stock, which does block the sale if it runs out.
Read-Only, Manager/Admin Only
This page has no create/edit/delete actions -- it's purely a log, viewable by managers and admins.
You're Already Notified By Email
Every shortfall triggers an automatic email to admins and managers listing the sale, cashier, and each shorted item -- this page is for review, not discovery.