Company Name: Panini Di Case
Country: UAE
Industry: Food

🍽️ About Panini Di Casa
Panini Di Casa is a unique culinary destination where the vibrant, aromatic flavors of Moroccan cuisine meet the classic, comforting appeal of Italian dishes. Nestled in the heart of [UAE], this restaurant offers a delightful fusion menu that ranges from traditional Moroccan tagines, slow-cooked to perfection with fragrant spices, to crispy, freshly made Italian paninis and wood-fired pizzas baked daily.
At Panini Di Casa, every dish is crafted with the freshest ingredients and time-honored recipes, ensuring an authentic taste experience that transports diners on a flavorful journey across two rich culinary traditions. The restaurant prides itself on quality, freshness, and a welcoming atmosphere, attracting both locals and tourists who crave genuine, high-quality meals with a twist
Odoo transformed the way we run our restaurant. From the kitchen to the cashier, everything is now synchronized and efficient. SSD4ME truly delivered a game-changer for us
Challenges
Panini Di Casa faced several operational and HR challenges, including:
- Employee Attendance Management: Tracking employee attendance and managing dynamic shifts was difficult, especially with daily schedule changes. This created inconsistencies in payroll and workforce planning.
- Lack of a Unified HR System: Employee data, leave requests, and performance reviews were handled manually, leading to inefficiencies and a lack of control over HR processes.
- Order and Inventory Tracking Issues: Manual processes for inventory movement and kitchen supply requests caused stock shortages and disrupted kitchen workflows.
- Disconnected Departments: Without an integrated platform, communication between branches, kitchen, and warehouse was fragmented, leading to delays and duplication of efforts.
- Inaccurate Reporting: The absence of real-time reporting tools made it difficult to assess operational performance or make informed decisions quickly.
Solutions with Odoo (by SSD4ME)
To address these challenges, SSD4ME implemented a tailored Odoo solution:
- Biometric Attendance with Dynamic Shift Policies: Introduced biometric devices integrated with Odoo HR, allowing precise tracking of working hours and dynamic shift scheduling. This significantly improved attendance accuracy and payroll reliability.
- Advanced HR Management: Centralized all employee records, automated leave approvals, and included performance evaluation workflows, reducing HR overhead and increasing transparency.
- Custom Stock Request Module: Developed a custom module for ingredient and stock requests between branches and from warehouse to kitchen, streamlining internal stock transfers and kitchen preparation cycles through the Odoo Portal.
- Smart Inventory Control: Implemented real-time stock monitoring with automatic reorder points, ensuring key ingredients were always available and helping to reduce waste across all branches.
- Cross-Departmental Integration: Linked HR, inventory, kitchen operations, and finance on one platform, enabling real-time collaboration and data flow across departments.
- Customized Reporting Dashboards: Delivered tailored operational and financial dashboards, empowering management with real-time insights and faster decision-making.
Results
- Improved Attendance and Payroll Accuracy: Biometric tracking and smart shift policies led to a 95% reduction in attendance-related disputes.
- Optimized Stock Control: Real-time ingredient monitoring minimized shortages and helped reduce waste by 20%.
- Time Savings in HR Operations: Automation of HR processes saved 40% of administrative time previously spent on manual tasks.
- Faster Internal Logistics: The custom stock request module improved communication between branches and the kitchen, reducing delays in preparation and service.
- Enhanced Reporting: Real-time dashboards provided financial and operational clarity, helping the management respond swiftly to business needs.
- Greater Employee and Customer Satisfaction: A smoother work environment and fewer operational disruptions resulted in better staff morale and a more consistent customer experience.