You're either overstocked or out. Both cost money.
Track how fast you use each ingredient. Set lead times and get reorder warnings based on real usage — not guesses.
Every order based on gut feel is money at risk
Without usage data, you overbuy to be safe or run out mid-service and scramble. Overstock becomes waste. Shortages become emergency purchases at premium prices.
- Ordering based on gut feel, not actual usage rates
- No warning before an ingredient runs out
- Long-lead-time ingredients catch you off guard
Usage velocity tells you exactly when to reorder — before you run out, not after.
As you use Recipe Cost Calculator's inventory features over time, the system tracks how quickly you go through each ingredient. This usage velocity data helps you make better ordering decisions — especially for ingredients with long lead times.
Set a lead time for an ingredient (how long it takes to arrive after you order), and Recipe Cost Calculator will warn you when your current stock won't last until the next delivery. No more running out of custom packaging because you forgot to order two weeks ago.
What you get
Real usage rates
See how fast you go through each ingredient based on actual inventory data.
Smart reorder warnings
Get warned when it's time to order based on usage rate and supplier lead time.
Less waste, fewer shortages
Order the right amount at the right time.
How it works
Use inventory features
As you receive goods and run production, the system tracks usage patterns automatically.
Set lead times
Tell the system how long each ingredient takes to arrive after ordering.
Get reorder alerts
Usage rate plus lead time equals a warning when it's time to order.
Why this matters
Reorder at the right time.
Inventory velocity turns your usage data into actionable reorder timing. Instead of guessing when to reorder, you know — based on how fast you actually use things. Especially valuable for long-lead-time items where running out means a production stoppage.
Frequently asked questions
Order based on data, not guesswork
Inventory velocity turns your usage history into actionable reorder timing.