Thanks, I’ve listed that as something that we could add in one of the future versions.
As for why it wasn’t there at the start: as far as I understand, the main point of this price-per-unit indication is to help customers choose between similar products. The choice usually happens on the product page or product list (or between sites), where customers compare the offers and what they include.
P.S. Could you tell me how you use that info in the admin panel? We’d rather keep the interface simpler (and simplify it further eventually), so I’m trying to make sure that order info in the admin panel isn’t cluttered with info.
This really is so customers know what they are buying. Not so much to compare. The cost per ounce or similar calculations are really not something that is all that useful for much. Its nice to see but price per unit really tells the customer what they are getting more clearly. Pack of 8, Roll of 500’, Set, Pair Etc.
P.S. Could you tell me how you use that info in the admin panel? We’d rather keep the interface simpler (and simplify it further eventually), so I’m trying to make sure that order info in the admin panel isn’t cluttered with info.
We have to assume admin order entry personnel are simple workers and may not know the products. Having price per unit lets them know more about what they are selling and how it might be inventoried.
Carry this over to a packing list and it tells the warehouse what they are pulling to pack.
It really is a confirmation of what the product is. Admin, Shipping Dept, Customers etc. all really should be provide this info IMO.
IMO the price per unit indication is there so that customers can see a product costing 10 euro and contains 100ml is cheaper than a product costing 7 euro and containing 5 ml. It is so that the customer can make a fair choice.
I personally do not think it is needed on the invoice, packing slip, admin order entry and store cart at all. If you enter a store in Germany which has the strictest rules, the price per unit is also only shown when viewing a product - the point where you make the choice.
This is how we have implemented it at least (using an add-on) and it works perfectly. Admin:
and under options we can also turn this on (in case of different prices and/or sizes per option).
It shows like this (as well as under list / grid view) on storefront:
I don’t see any need for our warehouse to need this data. They should only use the unique product codes, in most cases the barcode / EAN number. I hope this helps.