EPOS - Electronic Point of Sale (POS) Solutions - eTilleTill - Epos | Stock Control | E-Commerce Retail Solutions2009-08-09T14:16:43Zhttp://e-till.net/feeds/2/http://e-till.net/article/2/EPOS_-_Electronic_Point_of_Sale_%28POS%29_SolutionsEPOS - Electronic Point of Sale (POS) SolutionsMode Retail2009-08-09T14:16:43Z<h2>Simple & Quick Transaction Processing</h2>
<p><img style="float:left;margin-right:10px" src="/images/touchscreenicon.jpg" alt="touch screen" />With our easy to use <strong>POS</strong> interface, operators can complete transactions within a few screen or key presses.</p>
<p>POS software can be used with Touch Screen terminals or standard PC/laptop keyboard configurations.</p>
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<h2>In Screen Stock & Item Detail</h2>
<p><img style="float:left;margin-right:10px" src="/images/barcodeicon.jpg" alt="barcode" />Whilst at the till point, operators can access stock information at the touch of a button or by scanning an item to check for stock levels and item information. This prevents cashiers from having to leave the <strong>Point of Sale</strong> area to manually check stock levels of an item.</p>
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<h2>Barcoded Credit Notes & Gift Vouchers</h2>
<p><img style="float:left;margin-right:10px" src="/images/giftvouchericon.jpg" alt="gift voucher" />eTill POS can generate Credit Notes and Gift Vouchers with a unique barcode using the receipt printer. This feature provides an accurate audit of notes & vouchers and ensures notes and vouchers are not re-used or forged.</p>
<p> </p>
<h2>Multi Level, Item & Transaction Discounts</h2>
<p><img style="float:left;margin-right:10px" src="/images/saleicon.jpg" alt="sale" />Stock prices beyond promotions can be adjusted while transaction is carried out, individual item discounts or whole transaction discounts can easily be applied to sales if permitted. All manual price adjustments are recorded with reasons and applied to cashiers for reporting and security purposes.</p>
<h2>Controlled Cashier Security Level</h2>
<p><img style="float:left;margin-right:10px" src="/images/securityicon.jpg" alt="security" />Operator login can be carried out with scan cards or cashier codes, different security levels can be assigned to cashiers to restrict or enable specific functions at the Point of Sale.</p>
<p> </p>
<h2>Fully Integrated Chip & Pin Solution</h2>
<p><img style="float:left;margin-right:10px" src="/images/chipandpinicon.jpg" alt="" />eTill is certified for use with <strong>Ocius</strong> integrated (linked) Chip & Pin solutions, this new web-based payment service reduces operating costs compared to conventional chip and pin termails and ensures correct amounts are debited on card transactions.</p>
<p> </p>http://e-till.net/article/41/EPos_TerminalsEPos TerminalsMode Retail2010-03-03T14:18:04Z<p>If you are interested in buying your own EPOS Terminal, then we have a great selection of POS Terminals for you to choose from.</p>http://e-till.net/article/46/Chip_And_PinChip And PinMode Retail2009-08-19T21:09:00Z<p>Integrated chip and pin is now available to all retail customers with a broadband connection.</p>
<p>eTill chip and pin provides a pin pad and all the software required for processing card payments over the internet. By removing the need for a a standalone PDQ machine, which often requires a telephone line and rolls, our chip and pin solution cuts operating costs and reduces operator error.</p>
<p>Ocius for PCs is a unique pre-approved “plug and play” Chip & PIN solution that brings affordability and rich functionality to the point of sale for card payment acceptance. Designed with simplicity and powerful processing at the heart of the solution, it is the leading Chip & PIN solution on the market today.</p>
<p>Any retailer can be up and running with the solution in minutes, by simply installing software from a single CD loaded with Ocius for PCs software onto a Windows PC based PoS and connecting a stylish PIN Pad. The adaptable solution can be utilised in a stand-alone or fully integrated environment, making it suitable for an international high street retailer with multiple outlets to an independent retailer.</p>http://e-till.net/article/56/Retail_Point_Of_Sale_%28POS%29Retail Point Of Sale (POS)Mode Retail2009-08-07T15:23:01Z<h2>Your Sales Generator!</h2>
<p><strong>eTill Point of Sale</strong> has been designed to be a smooth flowing Epos solution that is visually clear and easy to use, even for <strong>novice computer users</strong>.</p>
<p>The fully integrated nature of <strong>eTill</strong> allows you to see <strong>real time sales and instant stock adjustments</strong> that will keep you in the picture with reliable, up to the minute information.</p>
<p>Effective Retail Epos could not be easier as the solution encompasses the functionality of retail with the fast changing trends of the Retail retail industry.</p>
<h2>Retail Point of Sale main features:</h2>
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<td style="width: 70px;"><img style="padding-bottom: 8px;" src="/images/quick64x64.jpg" alt="Quick and simple to use" /></td>
<td style="width: 50%;"><strong>Quick and simple to use</strong><br />Point of Sale procedures are carried out with minimal number of keystrokes that are clearly defined on both the screen and keyboard.<br /></td>
<td style="width: 70px;"><img style="padding-bottom: 8px;" src="/images/search64x64.jpg" alt="Look-ups and Searching" /></td>
<td style="width: 50%;"><strong>Look-ups and Searching</strong><br />Staff can easily search for products by using a number of search criteria to find or look-up items without barcodes or PLU identifiers.</td>
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<td><img style="padding-bottom: 8px;" src="/images/barcode64x64.jpg" alt="Barcode scanning or Manual entry" /></td>
<td><strong>Barcode scanning or Manual entry</strong><br />You can scan barcoded products or enter PLU numbers that identify products.</td>
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<td><strong>Retail Functionality</strong><br />eTill Epos incorporates retail functions such as; Return/Exchange items, Pre-set and Open discounts, Petty cash control, X read report summaries, Blind declaration Z reads, Add-Sale messages and much more.</td>
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<td><img style="padding-bottom: 8px;" src="/images/screen64x64.jpg" alt="On-screen stock availability" /></td>
<td><strong>On-screen stock availability</strong><br />The on-screen stock and availability removes the need to ‘check the stockroom’ for a particular item that may not be on the shelf without the cashier leaving the till point.</td>
<td><img style="padding-bottom: 8px;" src="/images/secure64x64.jpg" alt="Security and Login" /></td>
<td><strong>Security and Login</strong><br />Define individual cashier authorisation for high security functions that can be restricted when cashiers login to the system.</td>
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<td><img style="padding-bottom: 8px;" src="/images/giftvouchers64x64.jpg" alt="Gift Vouchers and Credit Notes" /></td>
<td><strong>Gift Vouchers and Credit Notes</strong><br />eTill will produce vouchers and credit notes that are identified by a barcode improving security and producing full auditing.</td>
<td><img style="padding-bottom: 8px;" src="/images/tenders64x64.jpg" alt="Multiple tenders" /></td>
<td><strong>Multiple tenders</strong><br /> When completing transactions up-to seven different payment types can be used in part or multiple payment methods.</td>
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<td><img style="padding-bottom: 8px;" src="/images/image64x64.jpg" alt="View images" /></td>
<td><strong>View images</strong><br />If accessory items are too small to label or in high volume you can cross-reference these items using on-screen images to confirm their stock identity.</td>
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</table>http://e-till.net/article/26/Epos_BenefitsEpos BenefitsMode Retail2009-06-29T12:13:43Z<p><strong>A basic <a href="/article/41/Pos_Terminals">EPOS terminal</a></strong> - 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.</p>
<h2>Internal benefits</h2>
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<li> Use <a href="/article/2/Epos_Electronic_Point_Of_Sale_Solutions">EPOS software</a> to provide sales information - this can help you focus on more profitable lines, improve your demand forecasting and minimise inventory. </li>
<li> Add software modules to improve efficiency - adding Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)(<a href="/article/46/Chip_And_Pin">CHIP AND PIN</a>) 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. </li>
<li> Link your EPOS terminal to other systems - by connecting EPOS to <a href="/article/4/Stock_Control_Solutions">back-office systems</a> 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. </li>
<li> Link your EPOS system to your <a href="/article/3/ECommerce_and_Websites_Solutions">website</a> - 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. </li>
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<h2>The supply chain benefits</h2>
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<li> Integrate EPOS with your <a href="/article/4/Stock_Control_Solutions">stock control system</a> - 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. </li>
<li> 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. </li>
<li> 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. </li>
<li> 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. </li>
<li> 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. </li>
<li> Source-marking - partners in fast-moving supply chains should consider source-marking (i.e. article numbering and barcoding) according to international standards. This will allow them to track and analyse all their goods at any point in the supply chain process. </li>
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<p>This information reproduced in accordance with Crown Copyright</p>http://e-till.net/article/47/Epos_Stands_ForEpos Stands ForMode Retail2009-06-29T12:21:03Z<p><strong>Epos Stands For</strong> - Point of sale or point of service (POS or PoS) can mean a retail shop, a checkout counter in a shop, or the location where a transaction occurs. By synecdoche point of sale often refers to a POS terminal or more generally to the hardware and software used for checkouts – the equivalent of an electronic cash register. Point of sale systems are used in supermarkets, restaurants, hotels, stadiums, and casinos, as well as almost any type of retail establishment.</p>http://e-till.net/article/25/Epos_FeaturesEpos FeaturesMode Retail2009-06-29T12:23:18Z<h2>Simple And Quick Transaction Processing</h2>
<p><img style="float:left;margin-right:10px" src="/images/touchscreenicon.jpg" alt="touchscreen" />With our easy to use <strong>POS</strong> interface operators can complete transactions within a seconds.</p>
<p>POS software can be used with touch screen terminals or standard PC / laptop keyboard configurations.</p>
<p> </p>
<h2>In Screen Stock And Item Detail</h2>
<p><img style="float:left;margin-right:10px" src="/images/barcodeicon.jpg" alt="barcode" />Whilst at the till point, operators can access stock information at the touch of a button or by scanning an item to check for stock levels and item information. Cashiers no longer have to leave the <strong>Point of Sale</strong> area to check stock levels of an item.</p>
<p> </p>
<h2>Barcoded Credit Notes And Gift Vouchers</h2>
<p><img style="float:left;margin-right:10px" src="/images/giftvouchericon.jpg" alt="gift voucher" />eTill POS can generate Credit Notes and Gift Vouchers with a unique barcode using the receipt printer. This feature provides an accurate audit of notes and vouchers and ensures notes and vouchers are not re-used or forged.</p>
<p> </p>
<h2>Multi Level, Item And Transaction Discounts</h2>
<p><img style="float:left;margin-right:10px" src="/images/saleicon.jpg" alt="sale" />Stock prices beyond promotions can be adjusted whilst a transaction is carried out, individual item discounts or whole transaction discounts can easily be applied to sales if permitted. All manual price adjustments are recorded with reasons and applied to cashiers for reporting and security purposes.</p>
<p> </p>
<h2>Controlled Cashier Security Level</h2>
<p><img style="float:left;margin-right:10px" src="/images/securityicon.jpg" alt="security" />Operator login can be carried out with scan cards or cashier codes, different security levels can be assigned to cashiers to restrict or enable specific functions at the Point of Sale.</p>
<p> </p>
<h2>Fully Integrated Chip And Pin Solution</h2>
<p><img style="float:left;margin-right:10px" src="/images/chipandpinicon.jpg" alt="" />eTill is certified for use with <strong>Ocius</strong> integrated (linked) Chip & Pin solutions, this new web-based payment service reduces operating costs compared to conventional PDQ's and ensures correct amounts are debited on card transactions.</p>