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Microsoft Point Of Sale
Microsoft Dynamics POS is pretty slick. Microsoft Dynamics POS
2009 was released Aug 2009 and the current POS 2009 version is:
SP1 3.00.0880.0. The 2009 version of the software was released
and is an easy-to-navigate resource for SMBs managing retail
businesses. Microsoft Dynamics POS is a bit like their CRM
option, but instead of focusing solely on a sales-based
perspective, it's aimed at comprehensive inventory and supply
chain management for retailers.
Microsoft Dynamics POS 2009 is a flexible, scalable store
management solution that empowers retailers to provide
outstanding customer service and make business decisions with
confidence through innovative features and a highly
customizable, role-based user interface. Microsoft Dynamics POS
2009 integrates easily with other familiar Microsoft
technologies, such as Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft SQL Server
Express, the Windows operating system and Microsoft Office.
Retailers can use Microsoft Dynamics POS 2009 to serve customers
effectively, maintain tight control over business performance,
and keep pace with competitors. Microsoft Dynamics POS 2009 can
help you:
* Get up and running quickly with Microsoft Dynamics POS 2009
using the intuitive wizards for setting up the store, importing
information, creating purchase orders, managing inventory,
updating prices, and other tasks.
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With Microsoft Dynamics POS 2009 you can manage and track
inventory, customers, and suppliers efficiently.
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Manage both front-office retail operations and back-office
accounting with a true solution suite.
* Microsoft Dynamics POS 2009 can automate transaction
processing start-to-finish.
* Deliver professional, personalized service to improve customer
satisfaction, market more effectively, and expand sales reach.
* Microsoft Dynamics POS 2009 allows you to analyze sales
information and make confident decisions based on flexible,
real-time reports.
* With Microsoft Dynamics POS 2009 you can manage store and
employee information to help protect sensitive information,
reduce shrinkage and fraud, and manage employees more
effectively.
* Microsoft Dynamics POS 2009 is a single program with two
views.
* POS View is the point-of-sale screen cashiers use to process
transactions and returns, look up items and customer
information, receive inventory, and do other daily register
tasks.
* The Microsoft Dynamics POS 2009 Manager View is a convenient
and central location for managing inventory and store
information; for example, creating reports and purchase orders,
receiving inventory, and managing customer and employee
information.
* Microsoft Dynamics POS 2009 works with many popular POS
hardware devices, such as cash drawers, receipt printers, and
bar code scanners.
Microsoft Retail Management System
Microsoft RMS is a PC-based software system that helps retailers
to run their businesses efficiently and provides up-to-date
management information to keep your business responsive.
Basically, it automates a lot of the functions that would
otherwise fill your day with paperwork and provides you with the
figures you need to see how your business is performing and make
informed decisions.
Microsoft RMS is a powerful retail software package that is
aimed at small and medium size retailers who need to upgrade
their systems to achieve greater efficiency and productivity.
RMS allows retailers to leave manual processes behind and
contains features more commonly associated with the big chains.
At its most simple level it can run on a single PC, with cash
draw, bar code reader and chip and pin machine attached. But it
is capable of growing into a multi-lane, multi-store system with
headquarters management that can deal with store-to-store
transfers, chain wide pricing promotions and so much more.
Key Features of Microsoft Dynamics RMS
Point-of-sale operations
- Microsoft RMS is simple and efficient
to use. The functionality available right at the till is very
impressive and allows staff to deal with customer enquiries
promptly. Staff can check stock levels or provide product
information, and (if authorized) they can also back-order stock
and process refunds.
Stock control and tracking - Effective stock control is a
constant challenge but is crucial to running a successful retail
business. Microsoft RMS recognizes this and provides the tools
you need to efficiently manage stock control. The system is
capable of tracking items throughout their journey through your
business, from the moment you order them from the supplier to
the moment they are sold; there is no need for manual stock
counts.
Pricing, sales, and promotions - Microsoft RMS deals with all
sorts of pricing and promotion structures, you can;
* discount the entire sale or just selected items at the point
of sale
* set up mix-and-match and 'Buy X, Get Y' pricing (including
fixed price and percentage discounts)
* utilize Lot pricing (single, six-pack, case and more)
* assign multiple price levels for different customers (price
break tables) and prevent staff from discounting below a set
profit margin.
Customer management and marketing - Offer discounts and vouchers
or suggest add-on sales based on previous purchases. Improve
customer service, when a customer purchases an item, the system
can flash a note to the cashier to pass on targeted advice, or
perform a visual/ID check for age-restricted goods.
Employee management - Staff can clock in and out using the
in-built system. You can also restrict what different members of
staff can do, for example; limit the ability for staff members
to offer discounts or order stock. You can see which staff
members have the highest average transaction figures, and
suggest up-sells and cross-sells at the point of sale.
Customized reports - In the fast moving retail environment it
is important to know which lines are selling best, and equally
important, which lines are failing to sell. Microsoft RMS helps
you make more informed decisions. Generate daily sales reports
and journals; see how particular lines are selling, or how much
margin they are generating and ensure that your best sellers are
always in stock with automatic reorder levels.
Information security
- Not only can you restrict how much
functionality each member of staff has, but you can also be
confident that your credit/debit processing is secure and uses
the latest industry security standards.
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