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Restaurant invoice scanning for clearer purchase records
Cooklayer uses AI to extract supplier invoice information and help match invoice lines to your products. Eligible invoices can be processed automatically, while flagged discrepancies need attention and your team should check extracted data against the document.
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Start with readable supplier documents
Upload an invoice image or document with the supplier name, dates, line items and totals clearly visible. Scanning helps turn that document into structured information you can check rather than leaving purchasing details only in a folder of photos. Blurred text, cropped pages and unusual supplier layouts can lead to extraction errors, so a clear source is still important.
Review the lines that need attention
Cooklayer's review workflow brings flagged invoice lines and unresolved findings together. Check product matches, quantities, pack sizes and prices against the original document, and resolve issues that hold an invoice for review. For example, a case containing several units needs to be understood as a case; treating its price as the price of one unit can affect both stock valuation and recipe costs.
Put purchase records to work
Approved invoice data supports supplier spending, product price records and inventory-based cost review. Price comparisons help highlight changes that deserve a closer look, but a different pack size or product substitution can also explain an apparent increase. Review the source and product details before deciding whether to query the supplier or adjust a recipe.
Questions from restaurant teams
Does AI scanning guarantee accurate invoice data?
No. Extraction can make mistakes, and product matching needs context. Cooklayer can approve eligible invoices automatically and holds others for review. Your team should check extracted data even when processing completes automatically; an approved status does not guarantee every detail is correct.
Is invoice scanning unlimited?
No. Scan allowances depend on the plan and location count. Check the current pricing and document limits before starting, and discuss larger documents or higher volumes with the Cooklayer team.