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1 Fresh Solutions for Retail Business led solutions for the retail industry

Retail Solutions High quality products for cost saving efficiency Area

control the flow of goods, from entry to sales. devices.

Access Bridge form the wireless connection to your host computer network

peripherals. A cash drawer or external keyboard can also be connected.

cabling. Access point HUB Overview of connectivity.

solutions. Customers demand quick service at the checkout.

and are compatible with many popular PoS cash register systems.

interval, allowing the retailer to weigh both small and large items

of scales weigh from 0-6kg in increments of 2g and from 6-15kg in

2 Retail Solutions High quality products for cost saving efficiency Area scales Solutions for fresh fruit, deli, bakery and Electronic Point of Sale (EPoS) with weighing capability. UC scales are designed to be integrated into systems, which check and control the flow of goods, from entry to sales. devices. Applications requiring mobile communication via WLAN and real-time data access are in compliance with b. Access bridge Access bridge Connectivity options Ethernet Access Point and Access Bridge form the wireless connection to your host computer network and any number of other Serial RS232/USB interfaces allow connection of peripherals. A cash drawer or external keyboard can also be connected. Power supply connections and interfaces on the front of the scale simplify cabling. Access point HUB Overview of connectivity. Checkout scales Scales for basic checkout through to bioptic scanner scale solutions. Customers demand quick service at the checkout. METTLER TOLEDO checkout solutions are fast, easy to install and network, and are compatible with many popular PoS cash register systems. Our scales and displays for the bioptic scanner scale solution are all dual interval, allowing the retailer to weigh both small and large items accurately. Our range The UC range. of scales weigh from 0-6kg in increments of 2g and from 6-15kg in increments of 5g. The legal minimum weight is reduced from 100g to 40g. This benefits the retailer by minimising the number of errors in calculations at a lower weight than those produced by a single interval scale - reducing the risk of losing profits when weighing small loose items. The checkout range. 2

The only Weigh is up The safety and quality of food is under increasing scrutiny.

David Jagger UK Retail Business Manager, METTLER TOLEDO There has been a technology shift in weighing systems and the scale we offer today is actually a point

It is not only one of the few interactive points of service in the store (before checkout) but also one of the most effective information channels facing the

Each screen is fully user configurable to include graphic images instead of or as well as descriptions.

This graphical system reduces the training time for operators and makes it virtually language independent.

In the food safety area, METTLER TOLEDO provides solutions that support legal regulations such as food traceability, country of origin, declaration of

We are not only a weighing company, but a major player in the area of precision instruments and high accuracy solutions.

3 The only Weigh is up The safety and quality of food is under increasing scrutiny. What part can weighing systems play in the drive to increase consumer confidence? David Jagger UK Retail Business Manager, METTLER TOLEDO There has been a technology shift in weighing systems and the scale we offer today is actually a point of service system with weighing functionality. It is not only one of the few interactive points of service in the store (before checkout) but also one of the most effective information channels facing the shopper. UC VCO GPoS This solution is a general purpose graphics based product for use with METTLER TOLEDO UC touch screens and EPoS Touch Screen Hardware. Each screen is fully user configurable to include graphic images instead of or as well as descriptions. In addition, the individual product buttons are infinitely variable in size. This graphical system reduces the training time for operators and makes it virtually language independent. GPoS can be set up for many different trades and has many powerful features for today s competitive retail environment. In the food safety area, METTLER TOLEDO provides solutions that support legal regulations such as food traceability, country of origin, declaration of ingredients, etc. We also provide central packing systems that have the capability to detect foreign materials (glass, metal, etc) during the packing process. We are not only a weighing company, but a major player in the area of precision instruments and high accuracy solutions. Our ability to leverage the different competencies that we have in our hands (retail, industry, packing, lab, analytics, process), on a global basis, gives us the bandwidth required to provide innovative solutions addressing food safety needs. EPoS Solution 1 Large Footprint Application running within a typical small independent retailer EPoS terminal & cash drawer Scanner Receipt/label printer Weigh plate with customer display EPoS Solution 2 Small Footprint VCO GPoS application running within a typical small independent retailer VCO GPoS application Large 12.1 colour display with clear and intuitive keys Scanner Customer display Clear backlit display, with graphics capability Printer label & receipt Cash drawer

Fresh food counters are often seen as loss leaders providing competitive differentiation. Can counter service scales help to turnaround the profitability of these critical areas?

However, when managed correctly, fresh departments can be among the most profitable areas of the store.

Fresh goods have a positive margin just before the store closes and generate a loss seconds after that, so the main question to answer is how do I make sure I can sell the last fresh item to the last

4 Fresh food counters are often seen as loss leaders providing competitive differentiation. Can counter service scales help to turnaround the profitability of these critical areas? Fresh food departments are one of the most critical in-store battlefields for competitive differentiation and advantage. However, when managed correctly, fresh departments can be among the most profitable areas of the store. Of course, we believe our solutions enable retailers with the right strategy to generate good profits in fresh departments and differentiate themselves from their competitors. Fresh goods have a positive margin just before the store closes and generate a loss seconds after that, so the main question to answer is how do I make sure I can sell the last fresh item to the last customer requiring it? Complicating the problem is the fact that fresh goods are not easy to sell. They require trained people and a lot of information: ingredients, fat percentage, calories, cooking instructions, expiration dates, storage, consumption, country and place of origin, etc. Our solutions are already helping retailers improve the profitability of their fresh food business in four main ways: through better service levels and lower training costs; improved overall assortment performance; additional business and new growth sources; plus increased value for the retailer. With the trend in retail towards greater customer centricity, how have self-service scales and labelling devices taken off? We see an interesting phenomenon in the fresh food marketplace. Some retailers focus on pre-labelling products and/or using checkout scales while other retailers embrace self-service scale technologies. Both processes have their justification; the main aspects are related to technology costs versus personnel costs and availability, consumer behaviour and of course the retailer s strategy. Nevertheless, the current self-service and labelling devices are not only weighing systems, they are information portals that increase the level and quality of services a customer gets. Today s self-service scale offers easy navigation and selection of items, enhanced item information, online promotion data, cooking recipes, even information about allergies, perishability, storage, consumption, etc. Currently every retailer is looking for a means of increasing the customer basket, getting more wallet share and granting benefits not only through reduced prices, but benefits for future purchases. Self-service scales provide a very efficient device for supporting these processes. Each event at a scale can generate additional advertising, promotion and information deployment possibilities. Return by Freepost or fax it on Alternatively enquire.mtuk@mt.com To learn more about METTLER TOLEDO retail solutions visit Please send me more information on: Solutions for fresh fruit, deli, bakery and weigh Electronic Point of Sale (EPoS) Solutions for basic checkout through to bioptic scanner scale products UC VCO GPoS with graphical system WeighPoint Software POS solutions BeanStore PCMS Please call me to discuss the following applications: Name Job title Department Company Address Checkout Self-service Counter Software Central pack Prepack Receiving Service Other Postcode My phone no is: Telephone Please do not send me mailings on any METTLER TOLEDO products and services Please do not send me s on any METTLER TOLEDO products and services Fax RT0602M

5 METTLER TOLEDO and PCMS Vision WeighPoint Vision WeighPoint is another product from the Vision BeanStore family designed to offer an easy to use, customer facing self-service weigh scale for retailers, particularly those in the food and convenience sector. Head office Central management Central server Data distribution Overview of a typical retail integration system Central database PCMS is working with METTLER TOLEDO to integrate the WeighPoint application into METTLER TOLEDO s self weigh unit - offering retailers a simple solution for weighing and pricing loose products. Self service and counter scale solution The WeighPoint software is essentially another configuration of the BeanStore PoS solution. As the software and the data sources are the same this means the addition of new products or alterations to product prices for example are sent from the centre using BeanStore s Central Management component and the changes are applied in-store to both the PoS device and the weighing device. Store back Store front BeanStore EPoS terminal This offers a significant operational cost saving as only one data set is required to be changed at the centre and the Central Management software ensures that the new changes are applied to all devices in store whether they are a PoS, kiosk or in this case a weigh scale. This solution can also be implemented in other weighing areas such as delicatessen, fresh fish or butchery service areas. PLU Sales Interactive Point of Service Store users Store management Network scales for fresh produce Integrated PoS scale solution The METTLER TOLEDO weigh scale can also have additional peripherals attached to it such as a cash drawer, scanner and printer for example. This solution offers convenience retailers a PoS and weigh scale solution that s totally integrated - saving space on the counter and reducing the amount of computer equipment needed in-store. BUSINESS REPLY SERVICE Licence No LE Mettler-Toledo Ltd 64 Boston Road Beaumont Leys LEICESTER LE4 2ZW

PoS Technology available Recognised supplier to IBM, working with both accredited IBM business partners and their customers.

The problem The retailer has a gourmet department that does business outside of the normal checkout area. In the past the retailer was able to use a simple cash register/scale combination.

The solution At first the retailer attempted to put together a PoS system and a checkout scale a good solution from a functionality point of view, but not optimal from a design, size and footprint

6 PoS Technology available Recognised supplier to IBM, working with both accredited IBM business partners and their customers. One of the largest retailers in Switzerland, Migros, has implemented one of the most advanced and integrated PoS solutions using METTLER TOLEDO's UC scale system to run IBM VisualStore PoS software. The problem The retailer has a gourmet department that does business outside of the normal checkout area. In the past the retailer was able to use a simple cash register/scale combination. However advances in the stores customer loyalty program and requirements for handling store Migros gourmet department. promotions necessitated the move to the advanced features of a PoS system. The solution At first the retailer attempted to put together a PoS system and a checkout scale a good solution from a functionality point of view, but not optimal from a design, size and footprint perspective because of limited space in the checkout area. With the UC scale solution from METTLER TOLEDO, the retailer was able to run the same IBM PoS software as the rest of the store while enjoying the benefits of an attractive and compact hardware platform. In essence, the open platform of the UC enabled a best-of-breed solution for Migros. The results In less than six months the retailer has received a complete solution that satisfies all of its current requirements and can adapt to changes that may come in the future. Now the retailer s gourmet customers can enjoy the same level of service in the gourmet department that they experience in the rest of the store. Visit for more information Mettler-Toledo Ltd 64 Boston Road, Beaumont Leys Leicester LE4 1AW Tel: Fax: enquire.mtuk@mt.com Website: Mettler-Toledo Ltd. 04/06 (RT0602M) Printed in UK Contact details Retail orders/spares/accessories Tel: Retail support line Tel: Retail sales enquiries Tel:

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