Which two inputs are used by the Prep Sheet to calculate daily prep needs?

• A. Actual sales and on-hand inventory
• B. Lead time and vendor price
• C. Labor hours and equipment availability
• D. Forecasted sales and UPT

Answer: (D)

The daily prep needs are calculated from forward-looking demand and how much is typically sold per order. Forecasted sales provides the expected number of transactions or total sales for the day, giving the scale of demand. UPT, or units per transaction, shows how many items a single sale usually includes, so you can translate that demand into total item quantities. Multiply forecasted sales by UPT to estimate the total units to prepare, then plan prep across ingredients accordingly. The other inputs don’t drive this calculation: actual sales and on-hand inventory reflect past results and current stock, not the forecast used to determine prep; lead time and vendor price affect ordering decisions; and labor hours or equipment availability affect how much you can actually prep, but not the base quantities derived from forecasted demand.