Sell effortlessly with Odoo's Point of Sale
The increase in domestic consumption is encouraging many people to start their own businesses, many of which are dedicated to retail. In this article, we will discuss the key areas to consider when planning anERPfor use in a retail business, and how Odoo perfectly fits these needs. Retail, while not having the management complexity associated with large companies or franchise businesses, presents a series of requirements that must be taken into account such as logistics management, purchasing and supply, sales, accounting, etc.
Odoo ERP covers all these requirements, and many more.This means that we can scale and increase the system's capabilities according to necessary measures, avoiding an excess of functionalities and options that we will not use initially.
Point of Sale Terminal, abbreviated as POS, is one of the fundamental parts in creating a management system for any business. The POS covers the designated area to register sales, income, and expenses of goods or services. This allows for better control of resource flow within your business.
The Point of Sale application can be used online or offline on iPads, Android tablets, or laptops.
Features and Functions of Odoo Point of Sale
The Odoo Point of Sale module is a powerful tool for carrying out sales operations in a physical store. With Odoo POS ERP, staff can record sales transactions in real-time, manage inventory, generate reports, and track sales trends.
One of the most important features is its ability to handle multiple sales terminals at the same time. This means that multiple salespeople can record sales simultaneously, which increases efficiency and reduces wait times for customers. Additionally, the Odoo Point of Sale module is highly customizable, allowing users to adapt it to their specific business needs.
Another important aspect of Odoo ERP POS is inventory management. The module allows users to track inventory in real-time, helping to avoid stock issues and keep costs low. Users can set up alerts to receive notifications when a critical inventory level is reached, enabling them to take quick action to prevent supply disruptions.
In addition to sales and inventory management functions, Odoo ERP POS also offers a range of analysis and tracking tools. Users can generate detailed reports on sales, the most popular products, the most loyal customers, etc. This task allows them to make informed decisions about the business and improve efficiency. It offers a wide variety of features that help users carry out real-time sales operations, manage inventory, generate reports, and track sales trends.
Some features of the POS:
- Specify a different currency type for each Point of Sale in each location.
- Create different product categories by location and their importance by country so that they are positioned on the POS screen according to their order of importance.
- Indicate the allowed payment method in one location and another (cash or credit card).
- Customer notes, internal notes.
- Rounding.
- Loyalty programs.
- Tip.
- Receipts and invoices by email.
- Customer rewards.
- Control of cash register opening and closing.
- Discounts.
- Refunds, advance payments.
- Since the POS is integrated with the sales module, apply specific price lists to offer seasonal discounts or customer loyalty programs by location or country.
And a list of many more features!
Odoo is a complete business management system used by large companies around the world. Its Point of Sale allows you to adapt it to your specific business needs, making it an excellent option for any of them.
Odoo's own Restaurant Mode in POS!
A feature that has become very popular is the option to convert the Point of Sale into restaurant mode... An option that allows you to create the dining area based on the locations of chairs and tables, floors, patio, etc. Divide the order into each corresponding area according to the order and print the ticket in the appropriate one. It includes kitchen notes, tips, the customer can see their screen, and all the features found in Odoo's POS and many more!