Item-wise KOT Reports

Item-wise KOT Reports

Item-wise KOT Reports provide detailed analysis of Kitchen Order Tickets (KOTs) broken down by individual menu items in EquiBillBook. These reports help you understand which items are popular, identify best-sellers, track item performance, and make informed menu and inventory decisions.

What are Item-wise KOT Reports?

Item-wise KOT Reports analyze KOT data at the individual item level, providing:

• Quantity sold per item
• Revenue per item
• Item popularity rankings
• Performance trends by item
• Slow-moving items identification
• Item-level profitability analysis

Accessing Item-wise KOT Reports

To generate Item-wise KOT Reports:

1. Navigate to Reports → KOT Reports → Item-wise KOT Reports
2. Select the date range for analysis
3. Configure filters (item, category, station, etc.)
4. Click "Generate Report"

Report Parameters

Configure the following parameters:

• Date Range: Select period (Today, This Week, This Month, This Year, Custom Range)
• Business Location: Filter by branch/location (if multi-branch)
• Item: Filter by specific item (optional)
• Category: Filter by item category (optional)
• Station: Filter by kitchen station (optional)
• KOT Status: Filter by KOT status (optional)
• Sort By: Sort by quantity, revenue, or name

Report Contents

Item-wise KOT Reports typically include:

• Item Name: Name of the menu item
• Item Code: Item code/SKU
• Category: Item category
• Quantity Sold: Total quantity ordered
• Total Revenue: Total revenue from the item
• Average Price: Average selling price
• Number of Orders: Count of KOTs containing this item
• Percentage of Total: Item's contribution to total revenue
• Ranking: Popularity ranking
• Trend: Performance trend (increasing/decreasing)

Understanding the Report

Key insights to analyze:

• Best Sellers: Identify top-performing items by quantity and revenue
• Slow Movers: Identify items with low sales volumes
• Revenue Contribution: Understand which items contribute most to revenue
• Menu Performance: Evaluate overall menu effectiveness
• Inventory Planning: Plan inventory based on item popularity
• Pricing Strategy: Analyze pricing effectiveness
• Trend Analysis: Identify items with increasing or decreasing popularity

Report Sections

Top Selling Items

Ranking of items by sales volume:

• Items sorted by quantity sold
• Revenue contribution
• Percentage of total sales
• Performance indicators

Revenue Leaders

Items ranked by revenue generation:

• Highest revenue items
• Revenue percentage
• Average order value
• Profitability indicators

Slow Moving Items

Identification of underperforming items:

• Items with low sales volumes
• Items with declining trends
• Inventory considerations
• Menu optimization opportunities

Category Breakdown

Analysis by item category:

• Sales by category
• Category performance
• Category trends
• Category comparisons

Trend Analysis

Temporal patterns for each item:

• Sales trends over time
• Growth or decline indicators
• Seasonal patterns
• Forecasting insights

Using Reports for Menu Optimization

Use Item-wise KOT Reports to:

• Menu Planning: Make informed decisions about menu items
• Inventory Management: Plan stock levels based on popularity
• Pricing Strategy: Adjust pricing for high/low demand items
• Promotion Planning: Identify items to promote
• Menu Cleanup: Identify items to remove or modify
• New Item Introduction: Compare new items with existing ones
• Profitability Analysis: Focus on high-margin popular items

Exporting Reports

You can export Item-wise KOT Reports in various formats:

• PDF: For printing or sharing
• Excel: For detailed analysis and calculations
• CSV: For importing into other systems
• Print: Direct printing from the system

Best Practices

• Generate reports regularly to track item performance
• Compare periods to identify trends
• Review both quantity and revenue rankings
• Analyze slow-moving items for menu optimization
• Consider seasonality when analyzing trends
• Use reports for inventory planning
• Share insights with kitchen and management teams
• Monitor new items separately to track their performance

Related Reports

For comprehensive analysis, consider:

• KOT Summary Reports: Overall KOT performance overview
• Category-wise KOT Performance: Analysis by item category
• Station-wise Reports: Item performance by kitchen station
• KOT Timing Reports: Preparation time analysis by item
• Top Selling Items Report: Detailed best-seller analysis

Next Steps

After reviewing Item-wise KOT Reports:

• Identify items for menu optimization
• Plan inventory based on item popularity
• Adjust pricing strategy if needed
• Consider promotions for slow-moving items
• Review and update menu based on insights
• Monitor changes in subsequent reports