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A basic EPOS terminal - often a
standard PC with inexpensive modifications and add-on hardware -
linked to a back-office computer handles payments quickly, updates
inventory lists and provides instant stock information. Typically
systems we work with can cost from £500 1 user mail order and Epos
to well over 100k for the multi store remote operations with central
servers. We have dealing with many companies who use an EPOS system
and White-IT can help you chose and supply the right software and
hardware for your EPOS systems.
Internal benefits
Use EPOS software to provide sales information - this can help you
focus on more profitable lines, improve your demand forecasting and
minimise inventory.
Add software modules to improve efficiency - adding Electronic Funds
Transfer (EFT) capability to your system means that every time a
sales transaction is recorded, the credit or debit card transaction
is also processed, reducing the time spent per transaction.
Link your EPOS terminal to other systems - by connecting EPOS to
back-office systems such as your accounting package, you can
increase control over your business and improve profitability. Many
EPOS packages will export data to popular accounts packages such as
Sage.
Link your EPOS system to your website - this provides online
customers with rapid, up-to-date stock information. If stock runs
out, EPOS can update the site to show that it is unavailable and
warn potential customers that there will be a delay in delivery or
offer an alternative.
The supply chain benefits
Integrate EPOS with your stock control system - this allows you to
keep stock information up-to-date in real-time and streamline your
supply chain processes. Your EPOS system can automatically determine
which products are fast-moving and when they need replenishing.
Link your stock-enabled EPOS terminal to your suppliers' web sites,
extranets or back-office systems - this provides them with access to
real-time stock information, allowing them to manage their own
purchasing more efficiently.
Gather information on the movement of your stock - from the point of
purchase, information on how stock is moving can be fed through to
the warehouse and purchasing department, enabling you to move
towards automated purchasing and restocking.
Provide suppliers with tracking sales and purchasing data - giving
suppliers information on your customer purchasing habits and your
marketing helps them factor your order demands into their plans.
Integrate data from EPOS with data from handheld scanners - this
means you can track barcoded products on the journey from your
suppliers to the warehouse to the store to the final point of sale.
You can then identify where goods are being held up, compare the
performance of different suppliers and their delivery times - and
improve on the results.
Source-marking - partners in fast-moving supply chains should
consider source-marking (i.e. article numbering and bar-coding)
according to international standards. This will allow them to track
and analyse all their goods at any point in the supply chain
process.
Please note the above bullet points are suggestions which can help
give you ideas to identify the system you require for your
operation. They do not specifically identify any peace of software
or system.
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