In food and beverage distribution, the gap between what was ordered and what was actually shipped is where margins disappear.
A pallet that leaves your facility 50 kg short is not just a picking error.
It is a disputed invoice, a dissatisfied retailer, and a returns process that costs more than the missing product is worth.
Weight verification at the point of handling prevents these problems from becoming claims.
The challenge is integrating weighing into an operation spanning inbound receiving, production, picking, and outbound shipping, often with different vehicle types and ERP requirements at each stage.
Inbound shipments that arrive short are absorbed as loss if not caught at receipt. Weight verification at the dock catches discrepancies before goods are put away.
An order assembled with the wrong quantity ships with the wrong weight. Weight-controlled picking catches the error at the pick zone, not at the customer's dock.
Food and beverage operations require auditable records of material flows. Weight data logged at every transfer point closes the traceability gap between supplier and end customer.
LOGIWEIGH systems transmit weight data in real time over your existing WiFi network using WPA3 encrypted communication. LOGIWEIGH makes that data available through a web service and cloud API, so SAP, Priority and other ERP and WMS platforms can be integrated with it without manual entry.
Every weighing transaction becomes a logged, auditable data point inside your existing systems.
Additional integrations available via API and WEBSERVICE
Weight data serves different functions at different points in your workflow. The right weighing solution depends on where the gap is.
Verifying inbound shipment weight against supplier documentation at the point of unloading. Discrepancies caught here are resolved with the supplier. Discrepancies caught later are absorbed by the company.
Verified shipment weights support freight billing, load compliance, and client documentation. Missing weight data at this stage is the most common source of post-shipment disputes.
In weight-controlled picking operations, the actual weight of each picked order is compared against the expected weight before the order leaves the pick zone. This catches quantity errors before they become shipment errors.
LOGIWEIGH provides weighing systems for the full range of vehicles and processes used in food and beverage operations. Every system delivers its weight data through the LOGIWEIGH web service, ready for integration with your WMS or ERP.
For receiving and outbound operations where weighing is required on specific shifts or specific vehicle assignments.
SLIDE&WEIGH mounts over standard forklift forks in under 60 seconds and moves between vehicles as needed.
No permanent installation, no impact on lifting capacity.
For high-throughput picking operations in which every lift requires a weight record. The weighing system is integrated into the electric order picker or warehouse truck and operates as part of the normal lifting function. Weight is captured automatically with each pick, with no additional step required from the operator.
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For goods receipt and outbound operations handled by counterbalance forklifts. Weighing forks replace standard forks and communicate wirelessly with a cab-mounted indicator. Every pallet lifted generates a weight record tied to the lift event, directly at the point of handling.
For operations that require a fixed weighing point, LOGIWEIGH floor scales make their weight data available through the LOGIWEIGH web service, so SAP, Priority and other ERP systems can be integrated with it, eliminating manual entry.
LOGIWEIGH offers four types of weighing systems relevant to food and beverage environments: removable forklift weighing sleeves (SLIDE&WEIGH) for flexible on-demand use, integrated weighing systems for electric order pickers and warehouse trucks, weighing forks for counterbalance forklifts, and floor scales with ERP integration through the LOGIWEIGH web service. All four share the same web service for WMS and ERP integration.
LOGIWEIGH indicators send weight data over Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Low Energy or RS232, and the LOGIWEIGH web service makes it available to your ERP or WMS. Completed customer integrations include SAP and Priority. Weight data reaches the ERP without manual entry, and each weighing event generates a timestamped record that can be matched to a goods receipt, production order, or shipment document.
On-demand weighing suits cold chain and food operations that check weight at specific points, such as goods receipt or dispatch. Because the sleeves come off when they are not needed, they spend less time in cold rooms and wet areas. Before using SLIDE&WEIGH in freezer or washdown zones, confirm the operating conditions with your LOGIWEIGH distributor.
Each weighing event generates a timestamped record that can be associated with a supplier, a goods receipt reference, a production batch, or an outbound shipment document. This creates an auditable weight log at every transfer point in the operation, from inbound receiving through to outbound dispatch, supporting traceability requirements without additional manual recording steps.
LOGIWEIGH's parent company, Shkila Ltd., has been manufacturing professional weighing systems since 1983. Food and beverage manufacturers and distributors have been using LOGIWEIGH systems as active control points in their inbound and outbound logistics for over 25 years.