Sides POS Integration
Integrate Bestellfix with your Sides Point of Sale system to sync products, track sales, and manage inventory across both platforms.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
Benefits of Integration
Automated Data Sync
- Product information syncs between systems
- Reduces manual data entry
- Keeps systems in sync
Inventory Tracking
- Track ingredient usage from POS sales
- Automatic inventory deductions
- Better inventory accuracy
Unified Operations
- Single source of truth for products
- Streamlined operations
- Comprehensive reporting
Setting Up Sides Integration
Step 1: Access Integrations
- Go to Manage → Integrations
- Find Sides POS integration
- Click to begin setup
Step 2: Connect Your Sides Account
- Enter your Sides credentials or API keys
- Authenticate the connection
- Grant necessary permissions
- Test the connection
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
Step 4: Map Storage Units to Stores
Link your Bestellfix storage units to Sides stores:- View list of Sides stores
- Match each store to corresponding storage unit in Bestellfix
- This enables location-specific inventory tracking
Step 5: Map Products
Connect products between systems:- View Sides products and Bestellfix ingredients
- Create mappings between matching items
- Define how products relate to ingredients
- Set up any conversion factors if needed
Step 6: Enable Sync
- Review all configurations
- Enable the integration
- Initial sync may take some time
- Monitor for any errors
Managing the Integration
Sync Status
Monitor integration health:- View last sync time
- Check for sync errors
- See connection status
- Review sync logs
Product Mappings
Manage how products connect:- Add new product mappings
- Update existing mappings
- Remove obsolete mappings
- Adjust conversion factors
Storage Unit Mappings
Update storage/store connections:- Remap stores to different storage units
- Add new store locations
- Remove discontinued locations
Integration Features
Product Sync
Products sync from Sides to Bestellfix:- Product names and details
- Menu items
- Categories
- Prices (if configured)
Ingredient Tracking
Track ingredient usage:- POS sales trigger ingredient deductions
- Based on product-to-ingredient mappings
- Automatic inventory updates
Store/Location Mapping
Multi-location support:- Each Sides store maps to Bestellfix storage unit
- Location-specific inventory
- Store-level reporting
Data Flow
From Sides to Bestellfix
- Product information
- Sales transactions
- Store locations
From Bestellfix to Sides
- Ingredient data (if configured)
- Inventory levels (if configured)
- Recipe information (if supported)
Common Workflows
New Product in POS
- Add product in Sides POS
- Product syncs to Bestellfix
- Map product to ingredients in Bestellfix
- Usage now tracked automatically
Ingredient Usage Tracking
- Customer orders item in Sides POS
- Sale recorded
- Bestellfix receives transaction
- Ingredients automatically deducted based on mappings
Multi-Location Inventory
- Each Sides store location has own inventory
- Stores map to Bestellfix storage units
- Track inventory per location
- Location-specific reporting
Best Practices
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
Ongoing Maintenance
- Review sync status regularly
- Update mappings as menu changes
- Add new products promptly
- Monitor for sync errors
Data Accuracy
- Keep product names consistent
- Verify conversion factors
- Check ingredient mappings regularly
- Audit inventory periodically
Troubleshooting
Connection Failed
- Verify Sides credentials
- Check internet connection
- Ensure Sides API is accessible
- Re-authenticate if needed
Products Not Syncing
- Check sync settings
- Verify connection is enabled
- Review error logs
- Ensure Sides account is active
Incorrect Inventory Deductions
- Review product-to-ingredient mappings
- Check conversion factors
- Verify portion sizes
- Adjust mappings as needed
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
Advanced Features
Recipe Integration
If supported, recipes can:- Link to Sides menu items
- Auto-calculate ingredient costs
- Track theoretical vs. actual usage
Reporting
Integration enables:- Cross-system reporting
- Ingredient usage reports
- Cost analysis by location
- Sales vs. inventory analysis
Batch Syncing
For initial setup:- Bulk import products
- Mass mapping tools
- Batch configuration
Security
API Access
- Uses secure API connections
- Encrypted data transfer
- Token-based authentication
Permissions
- Control what data syncs
- Limit user access
- Audit sync activities
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
Disabling the Integration
If you need to disconnect:- Go to integrations settings
- Disable Sides sync
- Connection remains but sync stops
- Can re-enable anytime