SupplyGuard Pro
9/10
Demand Score
Lost revenue from menu changes and early closures directly impacts cash flow. One failed delivery can cost $500-2000 in lost sales plus customer trust damage.
8/10
Blue Ocean
Competition Level
$249-399
Price/Month
Predicted customer spend
45 days
Time to MVP
Difficulty: Moderate
The Problem
"Two distributors canceled last minute. Had to change the menu and eat the cost of the unused bread. This happens twice a month lately."*
🔗 Validated by Real User Complaints
This problem has been verified through 1 real user complaints:
Competitor Landscape
- Generic inventory systems (Toast, Square) - Don't focus on supplier reliability metrics
- BlueCart - Too expensive and complex for small restaurants
- Orderly - Focuses on AP/invoicing, not reliability tracking
- Manual spreadsheets - No automation or predictive capabilities
Must-Have Features for MVP
Supplier performance scoring dashboard
Automatic backup order triggering
SMS/WhatsApp alerts for delivery issues
Menu impact analysis tool
Cost recovery documentation generator
⚠️ Potential Challenges
- Getting supplier integration/data access
- Building trust for automated backup ordering
- Managing multi-supplier pricing variations
Risk Level: Low
🎯 Keys to Success
- Partner with 2-3 major food distributors for API access
- Focus on high-volume urban restaurants first
- Offer white-glove onboarding with supplier mapping
Ready to Build This?
This moderate-difficulty project could be your next micro-SaaS success.