WISK combines precision and efficiency with real-time tracking powered by Bluetooth-enabled scales and intuitive dashboards. Gain full control of your stock, reduce waste, and streamline operations with a system designed for smarter, more reliable restaurant inventory management.
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WISK: The Best Inventory Management Software Alternative to Marketman
With WISK’s robust automation, intelligent master product matching, and dedicated, fast support, you get seamless, worry-free inventory management that saves time, reduces errors, and enhances accuracy for smarter stock control.
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Why Choose WISK over Craftable
Depend on a system that’s as dynamic as your needs. Regular updates and refinements ensure smooth, reliable functionality at all times.
Effortlessly manage your inventory with user-friendly dashboards designed for speed and accuracy. Track stock levels, spot trends, and streamline operations—all in one easy-to-use interface.
Make bar inventory smarter with Bluetooth scales that offer live tracking and precise stock insights, helping you reduce spillage and optimize operations.
Accurate Bottle Management with Bluetooth Scales
Craftable offers a visual approach with sliders and calculators, designed for quick estimates and simplified tracking. Yet, when bottle contents aren’t visible, the guesswork begins. WISK’s Bluetooth-enabled scales eliminate uncertainty, offering exact, real-time data for inventory that’s always accurate and actionable.
Boost Inventory Control with Interactive Features for Greater Precision
Craftable lacks the visual tools that make inventory management feel less monotonous. WISK solves this with its easy-to-use app and integrated image database, providing a more interactive and accurate approach to tracking inventory. This visual tool ensures greater efficiency and a more engaging workflow.
Reliable Performance with Consistent Updates and Enhancements
Craftable has been slow to update, with minimal improvements in its latest version. WISK keeps your experience fresh with frequent updates across mobile and browser, ensuring smooth and efficient performance. Count on WISK for a reliable and up-to-date experience.
Reliable Performance with Consistent Updates and Enhancements
Craftable has been slow to update, with minimal improvements in its latest version. WISK keeps your experience fresh with frequent updates across mobile and browser, ensuring smooth and efficient performance. Count on WISK for a reliable and up-to-date experience.
Experience the Benefits Firsthand with a Risk-Free Money-Back Guarantee
Craftable asks for payment upfront with no guarantees, which might leave you uncertain. WISK takes away the uncertainty with a money-back guarantee, giving you confidence to experience the benefits without the risk. You deserve tools that deliver, and we stand behind that promise.
Empowering Restaurant and Bars to Grow with a Unified, Scalable Solution
WISK delivers a centralized platform to optimize every aspect of bar operations, from inventory to insights.
Manage orders, stock levels, and more in one easy-to-use platform.
Gain insights into what sells, what’s on hand, and how to cut costs.
Tailored to the unique needs of any bar, from small venues to multi-location businesses.
Identify and control waste with automated tools for optimal stock levels.
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200,000+ Bottle Database: Instantly access a vast library of bottles with images, barcodes, and weights for seamless setup.
Flexible Inventory Choices: Weigh or visually count inventory—it’s up to you. Track liquor by weight, wine visually, or mix it up however you prefer.
Adapts to Your Style: Count inventory your way: scan barcodes, search by name, weigh or use visual mode, sort alphabetically or by last count.
Built-In Calculator: Calculate large bottle or case quantities directly in the app—no extra tools needed.
Works Offline: No Wi-Fi? No problem. WISK’s offline mode ensures smooth inventory in any setting.
Real-Time Sync: Inventory updates instantly across devices so your team can work together seamlessly.
Bluetooth Compatible: Use WISK with Bluetooth scales and scanners for faster, hands-free inventory.
Customizable User Roles: Set permissions your way: assign specific tasks like counting inventory or managing invoices.
Easy Invoice Scanning: Snap a picture of invoices on mobile, or upload online, and WISK handles the rest.
Order Directly from Your Phone: Place supplier orders in seconds without leaving the app.
Advanced Recipe Costing: Manage costs with service sizes, batches, and alerts to stay on top of profitability.
Track Batches with Inventory: Count batches along with bottles—ideal for efficient stock control.
60+ POS Integrations: Sync seamlessly with over 60 POS systems for ultimate compatibility.
QuickBooks Online Ready: Connect with QuickBooks for simplified accounting and accurate reporting.
One Solution for Food & Beverage: Streamline your entire inventory with WISK—one system for bar and kitchen, built by the same trusted team.
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“I tried four different inventory systems, and nothing compared to WISK. It cut our inventory time by more than half, and the reports are amazing – it's a game-changer."
“WISK streamlined our chaotic inventory, saving time, reducing labor costs, and preventing theft. It's easy for my staff to manage, and we've seen significant savings.”
Some questions to ask Craftable during your demo
Exploring Craftable? These questions will guide you in identifying any limitations during the demo.
How does Craftable track food and beverage inventory in real-time, and how accurate is its tracking for partial or open bottles?
WISK tracks food and beverage inventory in real-time by integrating with your POS system to monitor sales data. For partial or open bottles, it uses Bluetooth scales to measure remaining contents accurately. This ensures precise inventory tracking by weighing the bottle and updating stock levels directly in the WISK app.
What specific tools does Craftable offer for managing bar inventory, such as tracking pours, overpouring, and spillage?
WISK offers tools like variance analysis, which compares actual consumption with sales data to identify losses due to overpouring and spillage, as well as independent inventories for spot checks and cost alerts to detect when menu item costs exceed thresholds, helping to manage bar inventory more effectively.
How does Craftable help identify and minimize waste or loss in both food and beverage inventory, and what analytics are available to track this?
WISK effectively manages food and beverage costs by analyzing variances between actual and expected usage. By integrating with your Point of Sale (POS) system, WISK compares sales data with inventory counts to identify discrepancies, such as overpouring or spillage. The platform offers detailed variance reports that highlight discrepancies by item, family, and category, enabling targeted interventions to reduce waste and optimize inventory management.
Does Craftable provide tools to analyze yield percentages for both food and beverage items, and how does it optimize this data to improve margins?
WISK offers tools to analyze yield percentages for both food and beverage items, enabling precise recipe costing and inventory management. By setting yield percentages, such as accounting for waste during preparation, WISK adjusts ingredient costs accordingly. This ensures accurate pricing and cost control, ultimately improving profit margins.
How does Craftable help manage food and beverage costs, particularly in tracking variance between actual and expected usage?
WISK effectively manages food and beverage costs by analyzing variances between actual and expected usage. By integrating with your Point of Sale (POS) system, WISK compares sales data with inventory counts to identify discrepancies, such as overpouring or spillage. The platform offers detailed variance reports that highlight discrepancies by item, family, and category, enabling targeted interventions to reduce waste and optimize inventory management.
Can Craftable automatically generate purchase orders based on inventory levels for food and beverage items, and how does this process work?
WISK automatically generates purchase orders based on inventory levels by comparing current stock to predefined par levels. When stock falls below the set level, WISK creates a purchase order, and you receive a notification to review and send it to the distributor.
How does Craftable track consumption rates for food and beverage items, and does it offer insights to help adjust ordering patterns?
WISK tracks consumption rates for food and beverage items by integrating with your POS system to monitor sales data and estimate stock levels. It also supports Bluetooth scales for precise tracking of partial or open bottles, providing accurate measurements to help adjust ordering patterns and manage inventory effectively.
Does Craftable allow for menu costing and recipe management to analyze the profitability of food and beverage items?
WISK offers comprehensive menu costing and recipe management tools to analyze the profitability of food and beverage items. By mapping your Point of Sale (POS) items to their respective recipes, WISK calculates the total cost, profit, and cost/profit percentage for each menu item. This integration ensures accurate costing and provides insights into the financial performance of your offerings.
How does Craftable integrate with suppliers to streamline ordering and manage food and beverage inventory more efficiently?
WISK integrates with suppliers like Sysco, Gordon Food Service, and US Foods to streamline ordering by automatically importing invoices, reducing manual data entry. This integration helps track inventory in real-time, improve menu costing, and optimize inventory management.
How does Craftable provide real-time reporting on food and beverage inventory, and what specific reports are available to help manage stock levels and costs?
WISK provides real-time reporting on food and beverage inventory through integration with your POS system. Key reports include the Inventory Report (for stock levels and costs), Variance Report (to track discrepancies between actual and expected consumption), and Summary Dashboards (for high-level insights on stock, purchases, and sales), helping manage stock levels and control costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What food cost savings can I expect by using WISK?
Restaurants using WISK report significant savings on food costs, with many seeing a reduction in waste and over-ordering, often resulting in savings of around 2-5%. This is achieved through real-time tracking, automated ordering, and variance reports that identify discrepancies.
Yes, multiple users can count inventory at the same time using WISK. Each user can be assigned specific areas or items to count, which streamlines the process and ensures accurate and efficient inventory management across large venues or teams.
WISK integrates with over 60 POS systems, and there is no additional cost for integration. The setup process is straightforward, and if your POS is supported, you can connect it directly through the WISK platform during your account setup.
It is recommended to take inventory on a weekly basis for optimal results. Shorter intervals between counts make it easier to identify and correct issues such as variance or wastage. For larger operations, monthly inventory counts may be more practical.
To integrate your POS with WISK, simply select your POS provider during the account setup process. WISK provides a list of supported POS systems, and if your system is included, the integration is seamless. If your POS is not listed, WISK may offer alternate integration methods.
Inventory should be taken by trusted staff members who understand your inventory processes. You can assign multiple users to different areas or items within WISK, ensuring that the inventory process is both accurate and efficient.
WISK allows you to map your menu items with inventory ingredients. By entering recipes and mapping POS items to inventory, WISK calculates the cost of each menu item based on the real-time cost of the ingredients used.
WISK does not offer a free trial. However, they provide detailed product demos and personalized consultations to help you understand how the platform can fit your restaurant or bar's needs before making a commitment.
WISK is ideal for full-service restaurants, bars, and multi-location establishments that need real-time inventory tracking, cost control, and POS integration. It’s also a great fit for businesses looking to reduce waste and optimize purchasing decisions.
WISK offers flexible pricing plans, including quarterly options. Pricing is based on the features and scale of your operation. You can get in touch with the WISK team to receive a customized quote that fits your business size and needs.
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