A lot of work goes on behind the scenes before meal service can even begin. There are many processes to be managed to deliver nutritious meals to your students, from menu planning to ordering, from production to inventory.

SL-Tech’s WebSMARTT Back of the House (BOH) software suite provides the necessary tools and support to successfully accomplish all of these critical tasks. The WebSMARTT BOH suite includes two software modules:

• Ordering and Inventory – this module provides features required for the automated procurement of goods from outside the district, complete inventory management and warehouse management • Menu Planning and Production – this module includes a comprehensive set of features to track and control every aspect of the menu planning and production process

WebSMARTT BOH software provides significant advantages for improved program management and operational efficiency, including:

• Complete, seamless integration between BOH and POS software modules enables implementation of a “full cycle” model where transactions from Production, POS, and Receiving automatically deplete or increase inventory quantities • Single database design – data moves between each module without need to re-enter any information • Real-time communications between the Central Office and school sites – within seconds, the latest updates are available to all authorized users, even as information is created or changed • Centralized management of menu planning, ordering, and inventory rules maintains accurate business processes • Extensive, accurate reporting for all BOH functions to help keep an eye on ordering, inventory, and costs

Key Features of WebSMARTT Ordering and Inventory:

• Synchronized purchasing activities with inventory data and menu plans • Accommodates your choice in inventory methodology (perpetual and non-perpetual) • Orders can be entered online through easy-to-use web screens from virtually anywhere in the district • Automated order approval process • Automatic calculation of item quantities needed for menu plans, considering committed, on-hand, and due-in quantities • Purchase orders grouped by vendor, location, delivery and date • Setup of unlimited warehouse and central kitchen locations. • Powerful item search shows location(s) of every item in warehouse to help you find inventory easily • Creates and identifies unlimited number of truck routes by route ID number, route type, route description, and type of delivery

Key Features of WebSMARTT Menu Planning and Production:

• Dynamic management tools to help develop cost-efficient, USDA-compliant menus • Increased food based and Nutrient Standard Menu Planning options • Creates unique menu plans according to date, site, menu and age level • Allows for unlimited menu plans by location • Allows for an unlimited number of items per menu plan • Menu plan entry, editing and deleting may be completed centrally or at school sites • Generates automated pre- and post-production plan reporting based on menu plan and serving data • Enables managers to detail item usage and waste during production via web screens for perpetual inventory