Product Vision

Inventory Intelligence Roadmap.

We're evolving BarBud from a streamlined POS into a world-class inventory engine. Our goal is to provide the "Holy Grail" of hospitality: Real-time Variance Tracking.

Phase 1: The Foundation

In Progress

Moving from "Item-Based" to "Component-Based" inventory. Accurate tracking of spirit usage from cocktail sales using a powerful Recipe Engine.

  • Data Architecture: Decoupling Sales Items from Ingredients.
  • Recipe Engine: Define exactly what goes into each drink.
  • Dynamic Costing: Margins update automatically with ingredient costs.

Phase 2: Location Intelligence

Upcoming

Mirroring the physical reality of your venue for faster, error-free counting workflows.

  • Multi-Location Support: Track stock in "Storage" vs "Bar".
  • Location-Based Counts: Scope inventory sessions to specific areas.
  • Internal Transfers: Isolate service waste from storage breakage.

Phase 3: Visual Intelligence

Visualizing the "Money Left on the Table". The primary ROI driver for bar owners.

  • Visual Bottle Sliders: Replace numeric input with visual overlays.
  • Variance Dashboard: Theoretical vs. Actual usage reporting.
  • Waste Logging: Categorize spills, comps, and breakage accurately.

Phase 4: Hardware & Automation

Professional-grade speed and accuracy. Drastic reduction in labor hours.

  • Barcode Scanning: "Scan to Count" with mobile camera integration.
  • Bluetooth Scale Integration: Gram-perfect accuracy for open bottles.