Catch low concession stock before you run out mid-screening
Every morning, WebRun opens Vista and reads the current concession stock levels across all stands, compares each item against your reorder threshold, and sends an SMS via Twilio to the duty manager listing every item that needs to be reordered before the first session.
- No credit card
- Under $0.01 per run
- Cancel anytime
How do I get automatic low-stock alerts for cinema concessions?
WebRun checks Vista's concession inventory every morning, compares each item's on-hand quantity against your reorder threshold, and sends an SMS via Twilio to the duty manager listing every low-stock item before the first session. No supplier order is placed without human approval.
- Low-stock items flagged before the first session, not during it
- Duty manager gets an SMS with every item and its reorder quantity
- All-clear sent on days when all stock is above threshold
Built for cinema concession managers · multiplex operations teams · independent theater owners · food and beverage supervisors
What does WebRun do on every run?
The exact actions WebRun takes, in order - in plain language, so you can adjust anything.
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WebRun signs in and gets to work
Opens
vista.coin a real browser with your saved login - no setup, no API keys. -
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Vista - read concession stock levels
vista.co How to Automate Vista
WebRun opens Vista to read concession stock levels. - Open Vista and navigate to the Concessions inventory section
- Read the current on-hand quantity for each product across all concession stands
- Compare each quantity against the reorder threshold you set for that product
- Collect every item where on-hand is at or below the threshold
Done when Every low-stock concession item has been identified with its current quantity and threshold.
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Twilio - text the duty manager with low-stock items
twilio.com How to Automate Twilio
WebRun opens Twilio to text the duty manager with low-stock items. - Draft an SMS listing each low-stock item, its current count, and the reorder quantity
- Send the SMS to the duty manager's phone number
- If no items are below threshold, send a brief all-clear confirmation
Done when The duty manager has received an SMS with the full low-stock list or an all-clear.
How is each run configured?
Secure by default
Connect once, stays signed in
WebRun signs in once and keeps each session in a persistent environment, so every run picks up right where it left off.
Every action is checked against this policy before it runs.
Questions, answered
Will it place a supplier order automatically?
No. WebRun only sends an alert so a human can place the order. No purchase orders are submitted without your approval.
Can I set different thresholds for different products?
Yes. You configure a reorder threshold for each product in your setup, and WebRun compares each item against its own threshold every morning.
What if stock data in Vista is not up to date?
WebRun reads whatever Vista holds at the time of the run. For the most accurate alerts, ensure Vista stock levels are updated after each close.
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