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Same here in Estonia. Virtually all chains support one of two solutions. First one is scanning items at the checkout area - this does not have any random checks

Same here in Estonia. Virtually all chains support one of two solutions. First one is scanning items at the checkout area - this does not have any random checks by staff. The second one is with the handheld scanner, where you might get occasional checks when trying to pay, but these checks happen rarely if you pass several checks without any issues. Best thing since sliced bread IMHO, very quick and easy. Most stores have reduced cashier stands from eg. 10 to ~2.

workfromspace 3y ago
There is also a 3rd option: using your own phone as scanner. In Partner Card [1] stores such as Viru Keskus supermarket (Kaubamaja Toidumaailm), one can download Partnerkaart app [2] to use their phones to scan for products. I personally am a big fan of this one, since for some reason my phone's barcode scanner is greatly faster and more accurate than the market's own scanners. [1]: https://www.partnerkaart.ee/et/ https://www.partnerkaart.ee/et/ [2]: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/partnerkaart/id1615988287 https://apps.apple.com/us/app/partnerkaart/id1615988287
- cvccvroomvroom 3y ago
  Why bother with that when AI/ML/CV can track what comes off and on the shelves? Amazon Go
Shawnj2 3y ago
In the US I’ve usually seen grocery stores have a self checkout where there are a bunch of self checkout machines and 1 staff member at that area to hand out bags, probably make sure you actually pay and don’t walk straight through the self check out, and fix things when people need to return items, the machine breaks, etc.
cvccvroomvroom 3y ago
I'd prefer scanning-while-shopping, otherwise I have to remember to leave things barcode up and have enough room, especially for bug box stores. Apart from produce, I'd prefer home delivery that eliminates the scanning and transportation effort entirely. I suspect a better approach than gig economy grocery delivery would be dedicated refrigerated vans and trucks with drivers who work directly for the seller. Gig economy drivers don't keep things at a proper temperature and can't seem to deliver consistently. In general, where I am in the US, gig economy workers are rude, short tempered, don't read direction notes, and sloppy.

workfromspace 3y ago

There is also a 3rd option: using your own phone as scanner. In Partner Card [1] stores such as Viru Keskus supermarket (Kaubamaja Toidumaailm), one can download Partnerkaart app [2] to use their phones to scan for products. I personally am a big fan of this one, since for some reason my phone's barcode scanner is greatly faster and more accurate than the market's own scanners. [1]: https://www.partnerkaart.ee/et/ https://www.partnerkaart.ee/et/ [2]: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/partnerkaart/id1615988287 https://apps.apple.com/us/app/partnerkaart/id1615988287

cvccvroomvroom 3y ago
Why bother with that when AI/ML/CV can track what comes off and on the shelves? Amazon Go

Shawnj2 3y ago

In the US I’ve usually seen grocery stores have a self checkout where there are a bunch of self checkout machines and 1 staff member at that area to hand out bags, probably make sure you actually pay and don’t walk straight through the self check out, and fix things when people need to return items, the machine breaks, etc.

cvccvroomvroom 3y ago

I'd prefer scanning-while-shopping, otherwise I have to remember to leave things barcode up and have enough room, especially for bug box stores. Apart from produce, I'd prefer home delivery that eliminates the scanning and transportation effort entirely. I suspect a better approach than gig economy grocery delivery would be dedicated refrigerated vans and trucks with drivers who work directly for the seller. Gig economy drivers don't keep things at a proper temperature and can't seem to deliver consistently. In general, where I am in the US, gig economy workers are rude, short tempered, don't read direction notes, and sloppy.