diff --git a/server/server.js b/server/server.js
index 503da27..75c5e94 100644
--- a/server/server.js
+++ b/server/server.js
@@ -1954,4 +1954,6 @@ server.listen(PORT, () => {
   if (INVENTORY_SERVER_URL) {
     console.log(`📦 Inventory server integration: ${INVENTORY_SERVER_URL}`);
   }
+  // Start task dispatcher after server is ready
+  taskDispatcher.start();
 });