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      Xpress Point-of-Sale Overview

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      Getting Started | Features | Sample Reports

      Getting Started

      A good point-of-sale (POS) system requires a solution that is quick, easy-to-use, and flexible enough to meet the needs of a busy retail environment. A retail system must be reliable and fail safe to offer a customer-friendly service.

      The Xpress POS System is an easy-to-use cash register replacement. The combination of the touch screen and the user-friendly POS software makes the system simple to operate for non-technical users.   

      The Xpress system uses a combination of barcode scanning technology and programmable buttons to enhance both the usability and speed of the checkout process. The programmable buttons can be configured to identify popular items, groups of items, discounts, and other processes that are commonly used at a POS station.

      The Xpress system is driven by the inventory management system within EBMS. Grouping products and properly identifying barcode options require proper inventory planning. Review the Adding and Deleting Inventory Categories section of the Inventory documentation for more details on grouping products.

      Review the Entering Barcodes within EBMS section for more details on assigning bar codes to inventory items.

      The Xpress POS system in conjunction with the optional Sync tool allows the system to run independently of the main computer network or the EBMS system database. The Sync option removes the dependance of the POS system to the speed or down time of the network. This Sync technology can also be used for POS systems in remote sales locations. This document labels clients that are not directly connected to the EBMS data but are connected to data using the Sync tool as remote clients. Review the Sync Tool Overview for more details on this option.

      The Xpress POS tools require user licenses for each POS station that processes transactions. For example, the EBMS license is required to include 3 Xpress POS user licenses to process POS transactions on 3 Xpress POS stations. Data errors may occur if the user runs the same profit on multiple POS stations. Review Configure POS Profiles for more details on creating profiles.  

      Continue with the Using the POS Station section for instructions on using the system.

      Common use cases

      Cash Register replacement

      The Xpress Touch Screen POS system is an easy-to-use and streamlined cash register replacement. The combination of the touch screen and the user-friendly POS software makes the system easy to operate for non-technical users.

      Retail Environment

      A good point-of-sale (POS) system requires a solution that is quick, simple to use, and flexible enough to meet the needs of today's retail environment. This retail system is reliable and fail safe to offer customer-friendly service. This solution is commonly used in:

      • Produce Markets
      • Outdoor Markets
      • Gift Shops
      • Boutiques
      • Country Stores
      • Hardware Stores

      UsabilityUses a combination of barcode scanning technology and programmable buttons to enhance both the usability and speed of the checkout process. Programmable buttons can be configured to identify popular items, groups of items, discounts, and other processes that are commonly used at a POS station.

      Integrated Inventory

      This solution is driven by the inventory management system within EBMS which can manage more than a million items and complex management needs. Inventory and customer information is synced with the data server.

      The optional Data Synchronization tools allow the system to run independently of the main computer network or the EBMS system database and removes the dependance of the POS system to the speed or down time of the network.

      Enhancements & Equipment

      The EBMS software offers point-of-sale enhancements such as barcode tools, payment options, customer displays, weigh scales, cash drawers, and receipt printers.

      Features

      Point of Sale Features

      • Powerful Sales Order Entry / POS Window (Standard)
      • Touch Enhanced Xpress POS, integrated with EBMS
      • E-Commerce shopping, integrated with EBMS
      • Barcoding
      • Payment Processing
      • Wide variety of POS Peripherals

      Inventory Features

      • Manage more than a million items
      • Record multiple supplier SKU's per item
      • Multiple units of measure per SKU
      • Multiple inventory management locations
      • True Costing (FIFO)
      • Minimum stock reorder points
      • Unlimited bill of materials
      • Flexible pricing
      • Category management
      • Matrix / product attribute selection
      • Lot tracking
      • Serialized item management
      • Import and update from supplier price sheets

      Accounting Features

      • Extensive transaction audit trail
      • Retain decades of historical data
      • All business management tools linked directly to the General Ledger
      • Flexible security features
      • No data purging necessary

      Personalized Support

      • North American based support
      • Industry-focused customer service teams
      • Assigned EBMS coaching available
      • 24/7 help line

      Customizable Software

      • Automate repetitive procedures
      • One program for all your business management needs
      • SAP Crystal reports
      • Hundreds of standard forms and reports

      Sample Reports