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Sides POS Integration

Integrate Bestellfix with your Sides Point of Sale system to sync products, track sales, and manage inventory across both platforms.

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What is Sides POS?

Sides is a Point of Sale system used by restaurants. The Bestellfix integration allows you to:

• Connect your Sides account
• Sync product data
• Map storage units to Sides stores
• Integrate ingredient information
• Track usage based on POS sales

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Benefits of Integration

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Automated Data Sync

• Product information syncs between systems
• Reduces manual data entry
• Keeps systems in sync

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Inventory Tracking

• Track ingredient usage from POS sales
• Automatic inventory deductions
• Better inventory accuracy

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Unified Operations

• Single source of truth for products
• Streamlined operations
• Comprehensive reporting

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Setting Up Sides Integration

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Step 1: Access Integrations

1. Go to Manage → Integrations
2. Find Sides POS integration
3. Click to begin setup

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Step 2: Connect Your Sides Account

1. Enter your Sides credentials or API keys
2. Authenticate the connection
3. Grant necessary permissions
4. Test the connection

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Step 3: Configure Integration

Set up the integration settings:

• Choose what data to sync
• Set sync frequency
• Configure product mappings
• Set up storage unit mappings

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Step 4: Map Storage Units to Stores

Link your Bestellfix storage units to Sides stores:

1. View list of Sides stores
2. Match each store to corresponding storage unit in Bestellfix
3. This enables location-specific inventory tracking

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Step 5: Map Products

Connect products between systems:

1. View Sides products and Bestellfix ingredients
2. Create mappings between matching items
3. Define how products relate to ingredients
4. Set up any conversion factors if needed

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Step 6: Enable Sync

1. Review all configurations
2. Enable the integration
3. Initial sync may take some time
4. Monitor for any errors

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Managing the Integration

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Sync Status

Monitor integration health:

• View last sync time
• Check for sync errors
• See connection status
• Review sync logs

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Product Mappings

Manage how products connect:

• Add new product mappings
• Update existing mappings
• Remove obsolete mappings
• Adjust conversion factors

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Storage Unit Mappings

Update storage/store connections:

• Remap stores to different storage units
• Add new store locations
• Remove discontinued locations

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Integration Features

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Product Sync

Products sync from Sides to Bestellfix:

• Product names and details
• Menu items
• Categories
• Prices (if configured)

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Ingredient Tracking

Track ingredient usage:

• POS sales trigger ingredient deductions
• Based on product-to-ingredient mappings
• Automatic inventory updates

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Store/Location Mapping

Multi-location support:

• Each Sides store maps to Bestellfix storage unit
• Location-specific inventory
• Store-level reporting

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Data Flow

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From Sides to Bestellfix

• Product information
• Sales transactions
• Store locations

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From Bestellfix to Sides

• Ingredient data (if configured)
• Inventory levels (if configured)
• Recipe information (if supported)

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Common Workflows

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New Product in POS

1. Add product in Sides POS
2. Product syncs to Bestellfix
3. Map product to ingredients in Bestellfix
4. Usage now tracked automatically

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Ingredient Usage Tracking

1. Customer orders item in Sides POS
2. Sale recorded
3. Bestellfix receives transaction
4. Ingredients automatically deducted based on mappings

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Multi-Location Inventory

1. Each Sides store location has own inventory
2. Stores map to Bestellfix storage units
3. Track inventory per location
4. Location-specific reporting

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Best Practices

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Initial Setup

• Map all products during initial setup
• Verify storage unit mappings are correct
• Test with small dataset first
• Review mappings before enabling full sync

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Ongoing Maintenance

• Review sync status regularly
• Update mappings as menu changes
• Add new products promptly
• Monitor for sync errors

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Data Accuracy

• Keep product names consistent
• Verify conversion factors
• Check ingredient mappings regularly
• Audit inventory periodically

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Troubleshooting

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Connection Failed

• Verify Sides credentials
• Check internet connection
• Ensure Sides API is accessible
• Re-authenticate if needed

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Products Not Syncing

• Check sync settings
• Verify connection is enabled
• Review error logs
• Ensure Sides account is active

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Incorrect Inventory Deductions

• Review product-to-ingredient mappings
• Check conversion factors
• Verify portion sizes
• Adjust mappings as needed

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Missing Stores/Locations

• Confirm stores exist in Sides
• Check if stores are properly configured
• Remap storage units if needed
• Contact support if stores don’t appear

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Advanced Features

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Recipe Integration

If supported, recipes can:

• Link to Sides menu items
• Auto-calculate ingredient costs
• Track theoretical vs. actual usage

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Reporting

Integration enables:

• Cross-system reporting
• Ingredient usage reports
• Cost analysis by location
• Sales vs. inventory analysis

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Batch Syncing

For initial setup:

• Bulk import products
• Mass mapping tools
• Batch configuration

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Security

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API Access

• Uses secure API connections
• Encrypted data transfer
• Token-based authentication

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Permissions

• Control what data syncs
• Limit user access
• Audit sync activities

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Getting Help

For Sides integration support:

• Check Sides POS documentation
• Contact Bestellfix support
• Review integration logs
• Reach out to Sides support for POS-specific issues

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Disabling the Integration

If you need to disconnect:

1. Go to integrations settings
2. Disable Sides sync
3. Connection remains but sync stops
4. Can re-enable anytime

Your Bestellfix data remains intact even if you disconnect.