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Operations > Ahead Order Products
Dashboard Purpose
Use this dashboard if you want to:
- Track ahead orders products for future scheduled orders such as catering events, bulk bookings, or planned large orders.
- View which products and categories are included in upcoming orders.
- Monitor Product Net Sales, Product Quantity, and Product Gross
- Sales before the order date arrives.
- Prepare inventory and stock requirements in advance based on future product demand.
- Support kitchen, operations, and purchasing teams with better planning for upcoming events.
Common Use Cases
Business Question | Where to Find It |
|---|---|
| How can I see products included in upcoming catering or scheduled orders? | Use the Due Date Filter and review product-level metrics |
| Where can I filter different branch names? | Use the Branch Name Filter and select your preferred branch |
| Can I check product orders before today? | No — this dashboard only supports ahead orders with future due dates |
| How do I track Product Net Sales for future orders? | Review the Product Net Sales metric |
| How can I monitor Product Quantity for upcoming events? | Review the Product Quantity metric |
| How do I check Product Gross Sales for scheduled orders? | Review the Product Gross Sales metric |
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Tab / Section Overview
Tab Name | Description | Example Case |
|---|---|---|
| Main View | Displays product-level details for ahead orders including products, categories, and sales metrics | Review tomorrow’s catering event products and required quantities |
Available Filters
Filter Name | Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Branch Name | Filters results by selected branch | Useful for reviewing future product demand by branch |
| Due Date | Filters orders based on future scheduled dates | Only supports today or future dates; past dates are not available |
Metrics & Definitions
Metric | Definition | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Product Net Sales | Total sales revenue for products after discounts and excluding taxes | Main measure of actual product revenue |
| Product Quantity | Total quantity of products included in ahead orders | Useful for inventory preparation and purchasing |
| Product Gross Sales | Total sales value of products before discounts and taxes | Helps understand total top-line product value |