What Is the Difference Between Sku and Plu

PLU (Price Look-Up code) and SKU (Stock keeping unit) numbers are used to sell items at the cash register without scanning. … SKU are generally 1-3 digit numbers which you assign yourself. They are as such applicable only to your products and stores.

What does PLU mean in retail?

The PLU or Price Look-Up code is a 4- or 5-digit number that is primarily used on fresh produce items and will typically appear on a small sticker that is applied to an individual piece of fresh produce. The PLU code identifies produce items based upon the commodity, variety and size group.

What is a PLU barcode?

A PLU code, or price look up code, is a 4 or 5 digit code that is unique to a particular produce item; based upon the commodity, the variety and the size group; and will typically appear on a small sticker that is applied to the individual piece of fresh produce.

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