On the Riwaa platform, the "Weighted Product" feature helps you add and manage weighted products and facilitates their sale at the appropriate price according to their weight after connecting the electronic scale to the platform. In this article, you will learn all the details related to this type of product.
What is a Weighted Product?
It is a product sold by weight (kg, g, etc.), such as fruits, vegetables, or coffee, among others. It can be pre-packaged or weighed by the cashier using the electronic scale at the time of sale.
Important Information:
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If you are using an electronic scale, make sure to connect it to the platform before selling. To know the connection steps, click here.
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When connecting the electronic scale to the platform, the method of adding the product's SKU differs. Refer to the third step of this article for details.
Steps to Add a Weighted Product
Step One: Set Up the Weighted Product Settings
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Go to Settings > Settings > Settings for Product Sold by Weight.
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Choose the unit of weight: kg, g, etc.
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Click "Save."
Step Two: Choose the Product Type
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Go to Products and Inventory > Products > New Product.
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Choose (Single-type Product) if the product has no options.
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Choose (Multi-type Product) if the product has options such as flavor or size.
Step Three: Add Product Data
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Add the main information of the product.
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Add options and types (for multi-type products).
ℹ️ If you are using an electronic scale:
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Ensure the scale is connected to the platform.
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Print the product barcode from the scale.
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Go to the SKU field.
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Add the five numbers after the scale indicator.
💡 Example: Product name: Apple, barcode number printed from the scale: (990000123101).
Remove the first two numbers (99) then add the next five numbers (00001) as the SKU for the apple product.
Step Four: Enable the Weighted Product Option
- Check (✔️) the Weighted Product option. The unit of weight will appear based on your choice in the first step.
Step Five: Add Product Quantity and Price
- Enter the inventory and pricing data based on the unit of weight you chose in the first step.
Step Six: Classify the Product
- Add the category, supplier, and brand.
Step Seven: Add the Product to the Platform
- Click "Save." The product is directly added to the Products section. You can start selling it or add purchase invoices for it and other operations.
🔗 To know the detailed steps for adding a single-type product, click here.
🔗 To know the detailed steps for adding a multi-type product, click here.
Frequently Asked Questions
1- Can I track the weighted product by batch number?
Yes, you can, check (✔) the product tracking option, for more details click here.
2- Can I disable inventory management for the weighted product?
No, because disabling inventory management means there is no cost or quantity for the product.
3- Can I choose a different unit of weight for each product?
No, more than one unit of weight cannot be chosen, settings are applied to all weighted products.
4- Can I enable the "Weighted Product" option after adding the product to the platform?
Yes, you can, go to Products and Inventory > Products > click on the product name > check (✔) the "Weighted Product" option > click Save.
5- Can I change the unit of weight after adding the product?
Yes, you can do so through the settings (step one in this article).
6- I purchase products by kilo and sell them by gram, how can I add them to the platform?
Add the product quantity in the Products section by kilo, and when selling, enter the number of grams.
Example: Product (Saudi Coffee Beans), you have 10 kg in stock, when selling enter the grams quantity (0.250) which is equivalent to a quarter kilo.
7- Can I sell the weighted product through the Riwaa Cashier app?
Yes, you can, add the weighted product through the browser with the scale settings, and you will be able to sell it when using the app.