Electronic Point Of Sale technology covers everything from Chip and Pin to tills, a fast moving and ever developing industry that aids the customers journey throughout the shopping experience and business efficiency. Controlling sales, stock and progress is essential to helping a business run effectively; these POS tools can improve nearly every area within a business. In these pages we will offer a guide to the existing electronic point of sale equipment and how it improves retail.
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Electronic Point Of Sale (EPOS)
Barcode Printers
Barcode label printers can aid nearly every step of the customer journey, from parcel labelling for shipping services, product mark down, ticketing and product labelling within the store. Leading brands include Cognitive, TSC and Imaje, all of whom offer high speed performance in a variety of price ranges. Also they are available in a variety of styles and finishes to blend in with the look and feel of any business.
Receipt Printers
Receipt printers are an essential tool at the check-out, they also offer great opportunities for the hospitality industry. As by law retailers are required to offer each customer the choice of a normal receipt, a VAT receipt or both, receipt printers are pivotal to customer service. The hospitality industry can also benefit from these fast and efficient printers. Orders can be safely and quickly sent from the restaurant floor to the kitchen and processes accordingly, speeding up and improving customer service.
Terminals
Coupled with receipt printers, terminals are part of the essential equipment required at any point of sale. Allowing orders to be logged and recorded effectively, POS terminals make day to day customer service a breeze. Available with touch screens and personalized home screens and menus, terminals can be tailored to each business and require little to no training to use them. Available for a range of budgets, there is a design to fit each and every business.
Cash Drawers
Another essential part of POS kit is the cash drawer, vital for keeping cash stored away safely and securely. Whether it is rough and ready environment or a sophisticated shop front there is durable and trust worthy till drawer available to suit. Available in a range of sizes, finishes and specifications, a cash drawer can be found to suit every type of business and industry.
Barcode Scanners
To improve modern point of sale activity, barcode scanners allow fast and easy service, they also aid fast and efficient delivery and stock control. Each order can be safely processed with a reduced risk of human error with a barcode scanner, resulting in them becoming a staple in the modern working environment. Barcode scanners are usually available in a range of applications including handheld, hands free, USB, Bluetooth, CCD and laser allowing each business to find the right device for them.