Better systems. Calmer Kitchens.

We combine economic theory and supplier knowledge, with custom systems that give you reports - not stress.

We build the operational backbone that lets independent operators focus on the work that actually matters — the team, the food, the people you serve.

Economic Pareto Principle applied to Inventory Management Systems

Cost Driver Index

Focus on the 20% of goods that move your bottom line.

Data Representation of KPIs and Profit

Process & Methodology

Smart Ordering, on EOQ

Grounded in economic theory and supplier perspective to increase consistency, reduce stockouts, and ensure quality.

Vendor Price Variance Monitoring

Live Price Monitoring

Prices update with every invoice. You get transparency with your supplier.

People First. How Behavioral Coaching creates lasting change

People-First.

In-depth coaching and management workshops shift the culture around inventory. Create lasting change.

Restaurants

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Care Kitchens

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For independent restaurants and groups who want tighter margins without another system to run.

Counts take 15 minutes on your phone, we handle the rest.

For long-term care and retirement operators. Same envelope, more control.

Fewer stockouts, less waste, the FSM gets time back.

Red Book is run by Ethan J. Allwood, a chef for several years; learning & building the details of great inventory management.

Now in an advisory partnership with Zaman Forootan PhD, bringing economic theory to hardened frameworks.

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About Red Book

Ethan James Allwood
Ethan James Allwood
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These methods came out of years of watching kitchens run on individual heroics — and building the systems that took the strain off the people doing the work.

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