Operations

Inventory Governance: The 3-Way Stock Control System

By Marc Andre • April 25, 2026

Real-Time Availability Management

Nothing ruins a guest's experience faster than ordering their favorite dish only to be told it's "out of stock" ten minutes later. TableGreet’s Inventory Governance system provides a real-time bridge between the kitchen and the guest menu. With our "3-Way Stock Control," managers can move items between three distinct states with a single tap.

Available, Running Low, and Sold Out

1. **Available**: The standard state. 2. **Running Low**: This is a powerful marketing tool. It adds a "Only 5 Left!" pulse badge to the menu item, driving scarcity-based sales. 3. **Sold Out**: The item is instantly disabled for ordering and faded out on the menu, preventing any guest disappointment.

IMPORTANT

Proactive stock management reduces "Order Corrections" by 95%, saving staff time and preserving guest goodwill.

Ghost Mode: For Your Eyes Only

Sometimes you want to keep an item in the system but hide it from the public. Our "Ghost Mode" allows you to keep dishes visible in the Staff Dashboard (for internal tracking or private event ordering) while making them invisible to the general public. This is perfect for testing new menu items or managing "Secret Menu" offerings.

  • Instant Sync: Changes reflect on every guest phone in under 200ms.
  • Scarcity Badges: "Low Stock" markers to drive impulse purchases.
  • Automated Reset: Schedule items to return to "Available" at the start of each day.
  • BOH Visibility: Chefs can see real-time stock levels directly in the KDS.