Checklist: Concessions Event
Concessions user ·
Yellow Dog Inventory 2026
WHY IT'S IMPORTANT
This checklist
is a high-level overview of the steps to successfully run an event in Yellow
Dog Inventory. It is for Concessions clients who use the Stand Sheets module to
manage events. Work through the phases in order: before, during, and after the
event.
EVENT CHECKLIST
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✓
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STEP
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TASK
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NOTES
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BEFORE THE EVENT
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1
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Check for negative on-hands
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Run the “101 – PRE – CHECK Negative On-Hand” report and
resolve any issues.
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2
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Confirm the previous event is finalized
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The status must be Finalized in Stand Sheets > Events.
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3
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Complete Auto Restocks
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Use Auto Restock to generate restock quantities from the
warehouse.
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4
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Print and commit picklists
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Print picklists for the warehouse and commit them after
product is pulled.
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5
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Print pre-event sheets
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Print from the Events screen, before or after restocking
depending on your workflow.
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DURING THE EVENT
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6
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Start the event
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Select Start Event in the Event Editor and address any
pop-up warnings.
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7
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Complete count-ins
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Stand operators count items in Stand Dog and submit.
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AFTER THE EVENT
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8
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Complete count-outs
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Stand operators count items in Stand Dog and submit.
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9
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Complete in-event production transfers
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If your workflow includes production transfers (for
example, popcorn made in one stand and sent to others), create a transfer
worksheet and accept the transfers.
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10
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Process warehouse returns
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Accept warehouse return transfers.
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11
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Reconcile stands
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Begin reconciliation, update sales, resolve variances, and
review all inventory activity.
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12
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Commit all reconciliations
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After all stands are marked Reconciled and verified, select
them and commit.
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