Name units as generically as possible so that you can use
them for multiple items. For example, 12oz Beer Bottle is too specific.
12oz Bottle is specific, but it could be 12oz bottle of anything.
5lb cheddar wheel is too specific, 5lb cheese wheel or 5lb wheel,
or simply 5lb is more versatile. The more generic the name, the more
its possible uses and the less item units you create to compensate
for all units.
Enter the name of the order unit in the Order
Name field, and then enter the amount and the unit for
this unit’s sub-unit in the Consist of and Units fields respectively.
An item’s base unit must coincide with the unit’s own base
unit. For example, if an item is purchased in a 0.35l bottle using
the unit Bottle 0.35, the item’s base unit must be pint.
Standard
base units, such as each, pint, pound, and portion, are already in
the system when it is installed. Generally, items fall into three
categories: those that are sold whole (bagel), solids that are sold
in fractions (1 lb. of ground beef turned into 4 - 4 ounce hamburger
patties), and liquids that are broken into pints (quart of milk turned
into glasses to be served). Once a base unit is assigned, it cannot
be changed.
(Optional) To use this units in inventory counts, select Use Unit in Stock Taking.
(Optional) description Use for Recipe Yield.
(Optional) description GN Container.
(Optional) Select the appropriate Purchase Tax, and then enter any pertinent information regarding the unit in
the Information field.
Click Save.
The QTY/BU and Base Unit fields auto-populate when you save the unit.