The scales in produce are closed to all the food bins, so it's easy to walk over to the scale and get a scannable label printed out and a quick scan at checkout. If you don't want to do this you can do it your way at checkout. For us it makes self-checkout go really fast.Wow this appears too complex. I just tell the register what the produce is by typing in part of the name and look for its picture. Select and it is weighed and priced. No way I'm writing down codes on little labels. Who's going to read that scribble?
Plus, above that, one of our local stores told my wife they do not stop people even when they know they are stealing. Really sad on so many levels.
The scales in produce are closed to all the food bins, so it's easy to walk over to the scale and get a scannable label printed out and a quick scan at checkout. If you don't want to do this you can do it your way at checkout. For us it makes self-checkout go really fast.
Oh, they can count. They just don't care. They do not want to wait .I am amazed at people's inability to count. Yesterday I took my 11 items to the 15-and-fewer line at my neighborhood store, and the young man in front of me had 24 items. I wish the cash registers would sound an alarm at the 16th item and refuse to proceed.
The reason I think the self check out isn't quite a winner is because companies don't really save money having one. In theory a company saves money, in practice no, because they still have to have someone there in the area for alcohol sales and other potential issues.First it was Costco, Now Albertsons. I asked the checker why ? " Shrinkage " was the reply.
Home Depot and 2 other markets nearby still do it, but with a checker supervising at all times.
I would be ok with killing the self checkout if replaced with a " Cash Only, No Talking " line.
Which reminds me of a pet peeve, which I'm too lazy to put in the proper thread. The Giant where I sometimes shop, has someone roaming the self-checkouts in case someone needs help. This person also bags your self-checked items, while you are going through the business with the scanner, and doesn't ask first if you want them to bag for you.
I have learned to do the self-checkout precisely because I can bag my own groceries. Well, also because at the time I go, the self-checkout is always available.
Oh, they can count. They just don't care. They do not want to wait .
Exactly. Manifestation of the current American attitude of "Eff you. So, what are you gonna do about it?" It's been going on for quite a while
You're way too busy & regimented for my idea of retirement.I go grocery shopping on Tuesdays and usually get there before 8am. Tuesday mornings are supposed to be the least busy time and I have found it to be true.
You're way too busy & regimented for my idea of retirement.
It's not just minimum wage or unskilled jobs. I spent a great deal of my career developing software to replace people in back office positions. The thought was if a human adds no value to a business transaction why should they do it?
Me too.
My last great project was to replace the owner of the company, then 10 employees can now work on their own.