If you’re managing multiple outlets in Malaysia, you know how challenging it can be to keep track of what each location is ordering from your ingredient suppliers. The good news? Food Market Hub has introduced a game-changing feature that makes supplier management easier than ever. With the Buying and Selling Catalogue, you can now streamline how your outlets order ingredients and how your suppliers manage their product lists. Let’s dive into how this feature can transform the way you handle restaurant ingredients.

What is the Buying and Selling Catalogue?

The Buying and Selling Catalogue is a powerful tool designed to simplify the way you and your suppliers manage restaurant ingredients. It allows you to create a buying catalogue for your outlets. This means you can control exactly what each outlet can see and order from your suppliers. There will be no more confusion or over-ordering—just a clear, organized list of approved products.

The Selling Catalogue lets your Central Kitchen suppliers create a tailored list of products for each of your outlets. Central Kitchen can even apply markups or discounts to specific items, giving you more flexibility in pricing. Whether it’s a percentage or a fixed amount, suppliers can set these adjustments for specific dates, ensuring transparency and consistency.

Why This Feature is a Game-Changer for You

Malaysia’s food and beverage industry is growing rapidly, with the market expected to reach RM100 billion by 2025 (Source: Statista). With such growth, managing multiple outlets and ensuring consistent quality across all locations can be overwhelming. The Buying and Selling Catalogue takes the stress out of supplier management by giving you full control over what your outlets can order.

If you have a central kitchen (CK) that supplies ingredients to several outlets. With the Buying Catalogue, you can select the exact products each outlet can access. This ensures that all your locations are using the same high-quality ingredients, maintaining the standard your customers expect.

For your suppliers, the Selling Catalogue allows them to customise their offerings for each outlet. They can apply discounts during promotional periods or markups for premium products. This level of flexibility benefits both you and your suppliers, creating a smoother, more efficient process.

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How Suppliers Can Use the Selling Catalogue

Your ingredient suppliers can also benefit from the Selling Catalogue. They can create a customized list of products for each of your outlets or customers. Suppliers can also apply markups or discounts to specific products. Let’s say Supplier B wants to offer a 10% discount on chicken breasts for a limited time. They can easily set this up in the Selling Catalogue, selecting the dates and specifying whether the adjustment is a percentage or a fixed amount. This level of customization ensures that both you and your suppliers are on the same page when it comes to pricing.

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The Benefits of Markups and Discounts

One of the standout features of the Selling Catalogue is the ability to apply markups or discounts. This is particularly useful during festive seasons or promotional periods. For example, during Ramadan, many suppliers offer discounts on bulk orders of essential ingredients like rice, spices, and cooking oil. With the Selling Catalogue, your suppliers can easily apply these discounts, making it easier for your outlets to take advantage of seasonal savings.

On the flip side, if you’re offering premium dishes that require high-quality ingredients, your suppliers can apply a markup to reflect the value of these products. This ensures that you’re always aware of the cost implications, helping you make informed decisions about your menu pricing.

Why This Matters for the Malaysian Market

Malaysia's food and beverage industry is highly competitive, and consumers are increasingly demanding quality and consistency. According to a report by the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), the food processing sector alone contributed RM47.5 billion to the country’s GDP in 2022. Given this significant contribution, it’s crucial to have efficient systems in place to manage your ingredient supply chain.

The Buying and Selling Catalogue is designed with the Malaysian market in mind. Whether you’re running a chain of mamak stalls, a high-end bistro, or a cloud kitchen, this feature helps you maintain control over your ingredient sourcing. By ensuring that all your outlets use the same high-quality ingredients, you can deliver a consistent dining experience to your customers.

FAQs

1. How does the Buying Catalogue help me manage multiple outlets?
The Buying Catalogue allows you to create a centralized list of approved products for each of your outlets. This ensures that all your locations are ordering the same high-quality ingredients, maintaining consistency across your brand.

2. Can my suppliers apply discounts to specific products?
Yes, your suppliers can use the Selling Catalogue to apply discounts or markups to specific items. They can choose whether the adjustment is a percentage or a fixed amount and set the dates for when the discount or markup will apply.

3. Is this feature suitable for small businesses?
Absolutely! Whether you have one outlet or ten, the Buying and Selling Catalogue is designed to simplify supplier management for businesses of all sizes.

4. How do I get started with the Buying and Selling Catalogue?
Simply log in to your Food Market Hub account and navigate to the supplier management section. From there, you can set up your Buying Catalogue and start managing your ingredient orders with ease.

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The Buying and Selling Catalogue is more than just a feature—it’s a tool that empowers you to take control of your ingredient supply chain. By streamlining supplier management and giving you the flexibility to customize product lists and pricing, this feature is a must-have for anyone managing multiple outlets in Malaysia.

So why wait? Start using the Buying and Selling Catalogue today and experience the difference it can make for your business. With Food Market Hub, managing restaurant ingredients has never been easier.

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