Catch weight simple explained

Catch weight management is important in order to be able to measure, offer and sell products that may occur in the same quantity but in different units of measure in a standardized way. It offers the possibility of recording and managing the actual weight of products in the production of non-standardized products. Catch weight management therefore plays a particularly important role in the process manufacturing industry.

Catch weight items are items whose unit weight is variable. They are sold by the piece and by weight. Catch weight items are mostly foodstuffs such as meat, fish, fruit and vegetables.

A typical application in the catch weight area is steak. Steak is usually sold individually by weighed quantity.

Catch weight plays a particularly important role for the following sectors:

• Food industry
• Beverage industry
• Agriculture
• Fishing
• Chemical industry
• Pharmaceutical industry

What all these industries have in common is that items are filled and sold in different quantities and pack sizes. To enable offers and sales, companies rely on the catch weight.

Depending on the industry, there are various regulations, laws or quality requirements that must be observed when working with catch weight. These are typical:

Labeling regulations

Items and products whose weight is variable must generally be labeled with certain information. This includes information on weight, nutritional values and origin.

Consumer protection

Consumer protection also stipulates mandatory information on ingredients, origin and quantities, among other things.

Food safety

As food is a particularly sensitive area, strict regulations apply. In many cases, it must be ensured that catch weight articles or their components can be tracked in detail in order to guarantee responsiveness in the event of recalls or quality defects.

Quality specifications

Strict quality specifications apply in many cases, particularly with regard to the manufacture, storage and transportation of products.

Data protection

When using digital tools, especially when handling sensitive data, attention must be paid to data protection security.

Many companies rely on ERP software to automate and standardize the handling of catch weights. One proven solution is Yaveon 365, an ERP system that supports working with different weight units in purchasing and sales processes. It enables companies to manage items not only by quantity but also by their actual weight, resulting in more accurate inventory management and improved pricing.