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What is EPoS and why do I Need it ?

 


 

EPoS stands for "Electronic Point of Sale" . It is basically a term to describe a set of technologies that is replacing the cheap and cheerful cash register that exists in many retail store today. 

The modern cash register does a good job, however the technology is basically the same today as it has been for decades. Although it's reliable and cheap it is basically an advanced calculator with a cash drawer and printer.   

In todays competitive retail environment the old faithful Cash register has some major flaws. 

Proprietary Technology. Each manufactures hardware is unique making it expensive to fix or service and inflexible.

Fixed Functionality.  Cash registers software is built in and in almost all cases cannot be change. If there is a feature you don not like or is missing then you would have to replace the complete machine.

Limited Reporting. Most cash registers have very limited reporting.

An EPoS based system gives you

Speed. Barcode scanning is both fast and reliable  where in matters, at the checkout, dramatically reducing the amount of time taken to serve each customer. Items that are not bar-coded can be quickly found by group or description.

Security. Items are priced, promotions defined and discounts are set up, all in the back office to ensure accuracy at the checkout. Security levels give you control over operator, supervisor and manager functions. Terminal audit trails record every sale, return and voided transaction.

Analysis. Access daily item and group sales instantly at the touch of a button. Sales history can be recorded indefinitely building up information on seasonal trends and best selling items. Information from each point of sale can be collated together to report by terminal, store and group.

Connectivity. Your EPoS system can be linked to accounts and stock control packages. Sales, profitability and VAT information are automatically updated into your accounting software. Stock usage is recorded "real time" enabling you to streamline your stock holding and reducing time spent on stock taking and reordering.

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