In view of upcoming enhancements to our ordering system, we have significantly expanded the functionality of the components of a product.

Up to now, we have only divided the product into main components and secondary components. This has an impact on the allergen filter in the apps and in the catering portal, because secondary components can be replaced or omitted to avoid intolerances. Accordingly, the warning displayed in the frontends also differs.

From now on, components within a product can be grouped as you like, each group being either of the type "mandatory components" or "optional components". 

Previous main components were migrated to a group of the type "mandatory components", previous secondary components to a group of "optional components".

In addition to the effect on the allergen filter, many new features can be used in the ordering system via the groups in the future. While all components from mandatory component groups are, as before, a fixed component of a product, the orderer can be given numerous variation options for a product via optional component groups.

• Deselection of components: e.g. "without cucumber", "without olives
• Exchange of components: e.g. "butter instead of margarine", "grain roll instead of wheat roll".
• Quantity change of components: e.g. "double-shot espresso", "double cheese
• Adding extras: e.g. "with fried egg", "with chili flakes"

The system gives you extensive options for the selection and deselection of components in terms of quantity and price.

Component groups can now be used in the dashboard, the rollout for the order front ends is planned for June.

Of course, you are welcome to already contact your qnips contact person regarding possible applications and wishes.