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[ORDERING](https://support.kitchencut.com/ordering?hsLang=en) 3. [PAR Levels](https://support.kitchencut.com/ordering?hsLang=en#par-levels) # How to set and use PAR levels ## This guide shows how to create PAR levels for your products and use the PARs dashboard to place orders based on these. This guide is for **system administrators** responsible for setting up **PAR levels** (Periodic Auto-Replenishment) for their organisation’s products. PAR levels help streamline ordering by identifying when stock levels are below the required threshold. --- ### 🎥 Video Guide Watch the short walkthrough below for a step-by-step guide to setting up PAR levels on your Kitchen CUT system.[![Screenshot 2023-05-02 at 11.44.45](https://support.kitchencut.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202023-05-02%20at%2011.44.45.png?width=688&height=406&name=Screenshot%202023-05-02%20at%2011.44.45.png)](https://play.goconsensus.com/ubb173139) --- ### What Are PAR Levels? **PAR** stands for **Periodic Auto-Replenishment**. It allows you to: - Set **minimum and maximum stock levels** for each product - Generate **ordering suggestions** based on current stock data - Receive **low stock notification** - Maintain consistent stock levels for fast-moving or critical items > 📝 Note: Kitchen CUT does **not** auto-generate or auto-send orders from PARs — it simply suggests what to reorder based on your setup. --- ### Who Should Use PARs? This feature is designed for **administrators or site-level managers** who are responsible for: - Stock consistency - Managing high-turnover products - Reducing under- or over-ordering - Creating production or market lists for ordering --- ### Key Capabilities of PARs - Assign **Minimum** (when to reorder) and **Maximum** (target stock level) thresholds - View system-generated **suggestions** within the ordering interface - Add PAR items directly into **Purchase Orders** or **Production Lists** - Monitor and update PAR levels as usage patterns change --- ### 💡 Best Practices - Apply PAR levels to frequently ordered or perishable items first - Regularly review product usage and adjust min/max levels accordingly - Combine PARs with accurate stock takes for the most reliable suggestions - Use PAR lists as a foundation for weekly market or production orders - Don’t set maximum levels too high — avoid tying up capital in slow-moving stock --- ### ❓FAQs **Will the system send an order automatically if my stock is below the PAR level?** No — Kitchen CUT will generate **ordering suggestions**, but orders must be created and submitted manually. **Can I assign PARs to any product?** Yes — PAR levels can be assigned to any active product in your system. **Where do I view PAR suggestions?** Suggestions appear within the **Ordering \> PARs** section and can be used to populate new purchase orders. **Can I update PAR levels in bulk?** Currently, PAR levels are set individually per product. 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