Module Overview
Purpose: Ultra-fast waste entry system with AI recognition and real-time cost tracking
Primary Users: Kitchen staff, Chefs, Line cooks, Shift managers
Key Features: < 10 second entry, 6 waste categories, AI image recognition, Cost calculations, Pattern detection
Target Entry Time: < 10 seconds per waste item (critical UX requirement)
Screen 1: Quick Entry Dashboard
UX Note: SPEED IS CRITICAL. Large touch targets, minimal steps. Today's waste log visible below entry form for quick reference.
Today's Waste Log
Chicken Breast
2kg • Spoilage • 14:30
£28
Lettuce
3 heads • Prep Trim • 13:15
£4.50
Tomato Sauce
500ml • Over-Prep • 12:00
£3.20
Dashboard focuses on TODAY - most relevant for shift staff. Giant "Log Waste" button = fastest path.
Screen 2: Fast Entry Form (< 10 sec Target)
UX Note: Optimized for SPEED. 3-step flow: Item → Category → Quantity. Auto-calculate cost. Large touch targets for mobile.
Estimated Waste Cost
£28.00
Based on £14/kg
current price
Form auto-advances through steps. Recent items provide one-tap selection. Large buttons = easy to tap while cooking.
Screen 3: AI Camera Scan (Alternative Entry)
UX Note: Even faster than manual entry. AI recognizes item from photo, suggests category and quantity. User confirms or adjusts.
Chicken Breast
Category: Spoilage
Est. Weight: 2kg
Confidence: 94%
Cost: £28.00
Camera mode can be 2-3x faster than manual entry. AI confidence score builds trust with users.
Screen 4: Pattern Detection Alert
UX Note: System detects unusual patterns (e.g., same item wasted repeatedly) and alerts managers proactively.
⚠️
Waste Pattern Detected
Chicken Breast has been wasted 5 times this week (£140 total)
Chicken Breast Waste Pattern
Total Cost
£140
waste value
vs Last Week
+250%
increase
Reasons:
Spoilage
3 incidents • £84
Over-Prep
2 incidents • £56
💡 Suggested Actions:
- Check refrigeration temps in Cool Room 2
- Review prep quantities for lunch service
- Consider smaller order sizes from supplier
Proactive alerts help managers spot problems early. AI suggestions provide actionable next steps.
Screen 5: Daily Waste Summary
UX Note: End-of-shift summary for managers. Shows total waste cost, breakdown by category, and top waste items.
Total Waste Cost
£145.70
18 items logged
-12% vs yesterday
Breakdown by Category
🗑️ Spoilage (8 items)
£84.50 (58%)
✂️ Prep Trim (5 items)
£28.20 (19%)
📦 Over-Prep (3 items)
£20.00 (14%)
💥 Damaged (2 items)
£13.00 (9%)
Top Waste Items
1. Chicken Breast
2 incidents • Spoilage
£56.00
2. Lettuce
3 incidents • Prep Trim
£13.50
3. Olive Oil
1 incident • Damaged
£12.00
Daily summary helps managers understand waste patterns and take corrective action quickly.
Design Guidelines - Module 3
Waste Category Colors
🗑️ Spoilage - Red
✂️ Prep Trim - Yellow
↩️ Customer Return - Blue
📦 Over-Prep - Indigo
💥 Damaged - Pink
🎓 Training - Purple
Speed Optimization
- Target: < 10 seconds per entry - Critical UX requirement
- Auto-advance: Form moves to next field automatically
- Recent items: One-tap selection from frequently used items
- Large buttons: 60-80px height for easy tapping
- Minimal keyboard: Use number pads, dropdowns, buttons instead of typing
Offline Mode
- Queue waste entries locally if connection lost
- Show "Offline Mode" indicator in top bar
- Auto-sync when connection restored
- Display sync status with badge count