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PLU calculation

What is meant by PLU calculation?

The term "PLU calculation" refers to the price calculation and management for products with Price Look-Up (PLU) codes in retail. PLU codes are numeric or alphanumeric identification numbers assigned to products to quickly retrieve their price and other information. PLU calculation encompasses the processes of setting, updating, and managing prices for products with PLU codes.

Typical software functions in the area of "PLU calculation":

Price setting: Allows assigning prices to specific PLU codes
Mass update: Enables simultaneous price updates for multiple PLU codes
Price history: Stores and manages previous prices for each product
Discount management: Allows setting up and managing discounts for certain PLU codes
Pricing rules: Defines automatic price changes based on specific criteria
Reporting: Generates reports on price changes, margins, and sales performance per PLU code
Integration with POS systems: Ensures current prices are available at the cash registers
Competitive analysis: Compares prices with competitors for same or similar products

Examples of "PLU calculation":

• Seasonal price adjustments for fruits and vegetables
• Quantity discounts for bulk purchases of certain products
• Automatic price increase as inventory becomes scarce
• Price differentiation between organic and conventional products
• Time-based price changes for fresh goods at the end of the day
• Customer-specific prices for regular customers or bulk buyers

 

The function / module PLU calculation belongs to:

Calculation