Prep list

A prep list is the morning per-station per-SKU production quantity sheet, traditionally produced by the head chef from gut feel. LOOP generates the prep list automatically each night by combining tomorrow's forecast with current stock and yield-loss, then sends it to the head chef's Zalo at 5am. Cuts prep waste 20–35%.

What is Prep list used for in F&B operations?

In multi-outlet restaurant and F&B operations, prep list is an essential component — directly affecting service speed, order accuracy and margin. See the related terms below to understand where it fits in the broader stack.

How does LOOP support Prep list?

LOOP supports prep list natively in its POS + KDS + inventory platform for Vietnamese F&B chains — no plugin or third-party integration required. It's one reason multi-outlet operators pick LOOP as their primary operations system.

Related terms

  • Demand forecast MAPE — MAPE (Mean Absolute Percentage Error) measures forecast accuracy. SEA F&B operators using gut-feel prep typically run 35–55% MAPE per daypart per outlet; with AI demand forecasting on 12 months of POS data + weather + local events, LOOP delivers 14–22% MAPE. Lower MAPE directly cuts both prep waste and stockouts.

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