Overview
In many scenarios, products can be sold to the consumer in varying units. For example, copy paper might be sold by the ream, the carton, or the pallet. Some merchants will create 3 unique product codes to cater for these options. However, from version 3.82+, the functionality exists in BPD to use just 1 product code, while offering a Unit of Measure selector when adding to cart.
The Unit of Measure enhancement is a role-based function. So you can have B2C customers purchasing products in their retail packaging, while offering B2B customers the option of buying in bulk.
When the sales unit is changed by the user, the price of the product will update accordingly.
| Default Unit of Measure | Alternate Unit of Measure |
|---|---|
 |  |
For UOM Selection to work correctly on the web, it goes without saying that product data in your PRONTO ERP must be correct as well.
At a minimum, ERP product data should include:
- Unit Descriptoin
- Alternate Unit Description
- Conversion Factor
Step-by-step guide
To Enable UOM Selection at the Role level:
- Login to the CMS.
- Navigate to Users --> Roles.
- Select the required role.
- Select the Functions tab.
- Click 'Modify'.
- Tick the 'Allow UOM Selection On Products' option.
- Ensure the 'Use Alternate Product Units' option is NOT ticked.
- Click 'OK' to save.
To Enable the Display of the Unit Dropdown:
- Login to the CMS.
- Navigate to Content --> Standard Pages
Please note - this functionality is not availabe for use in Fast Order Entry.
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