How to sell products by weight without errors or queues
Fruit, vegetables, nuts, bulk pulses… Selling by weight is daily life for many shops, and also where the most errors and queues appear if it isn't set up well. Here's how to do it right.
Why selling by weight causes problems
Weighing, calculating the price per kilo and charging seems simple, but by hand the mistakes pile up:
How to do it right
Scale connected to the POS
Having the weight go straight to the sale avoids typing and eliminates calculation errors.
Price per kilo in the system
Each weighed product with its price per kilo saved; change it once and it updates on all sales.
Weigh and charge at the same point
Integrating weighing and charging at the counter speeds the line and reduces the staff needed.
How a POS with a scale solves it
With a POS that works with a scale, you put the product on the scale, the system calculates the amount from its price per kilo and adds it to the sale instantly. No manual maths, no double queues and bulk stock under control.
Sell by weight fast and error-free
Bipe works with a scale and weighed products: weigh, calculate and charge in one move, with bulk stock under control. Try it free.
Try Bipe free →Frequently asked questions
Do I need a special scale?
You need a scale compatible with your POS so the weight goes straight to the sale. Many retail scales allow it. The key is that the POS works with weighed products and connects to the scale.
How do I avoid errors charging by weight?
By connecting the scale to the POS and saving each product's price per kilo in the system. The amount is then calculated automatically, without multiplying by hand, the main source of errors and discrepancies.
Can I track stock of bulk products?
Yes, if your POS deducts the weight sold from inventory in kilos. You then know how much bulk you have left, just like with packaged products, and buy better.