How to prevent weighbridge fraud and errors
Short answerWeighbridge losses usually come from manual entry, tare manipulation, repeated weighments of the same vehicle and unrecorded vehicles. The main controls are automatic weight capture from the indicator, validated tare records, camera snapshots for each weighment, a link between every weighment and an order, and exception reports reviewed daily.
Common patterns and controls
| Pattern | Control |
|---|---|
| Manual weight entry errors | Automatic capture from the indicator |
| Tare manipulation | Stored tare history with tolerance alerts |
| Same vehicle weighed twice | Vehicle and trip validation |
| Weighment without an order | Mandatory link to purchase or sales order |
| Disputed weights | Camera snapshot per weighment |
Daily exception review
- Tare outside tolerance
- Unusually short time between weighments
- Manual overrides and who made them
- Weighments without matching gate entry
Frequently asked
Can the weighbridge connect to our ERP?
Yes. Smart Steel ERP's weighbridge module posts weighments directly to stock, purchase and dispatch.
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