What Is The Difference Between POS And Cash Register? How Does A POS Cash Register Work?

Cash registers have been around for a very long time, but they have always been lacking in necessary features. They are great at adding total value and helping cashiers take money. Unfortunately, they can't do much else. Watch this video as Tim explains the difference between POS systems and cash registers and how POS cash registers work.

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Beyond the Cash Register

A point-of-sale cash register features so much more than a simple adding machine. POS features have a huge amount of memory that stores data about all transactions. Cashiers and managers no longer have to go through rolls of tape to find any errors that may have occurred during the day. Instead, they can access all files by accessing memory.

Limiting Errors One By One

Speaking of errors, they are commonplace with old-fashioned tills. On the older models, cashiers punch in the numbers on the price tag. They may overcharge or undercharge. They might offer incorrect change. In fact, Bepoz has found that implementing a POS register in place of the old-fashioned model saves businesses hundreds of dollars every day.

Errors don't just occur when taking money. Foodservice establishments need to communicate with the kitchen when placing orders. Bepoz has a system that communicates directly to the kitchen when the order is being placed using a touch-screen interface. This is particularly important for quick-serve restaurants but is very useful for table service as well. The order is calculated when it is placed, which saves everyone time and saves the business a lot of money.

Security at All Levels

With old registers, the only difference between a manager and a cashier is the key to open the cash drawer. A POS cash register operation allows businesses to create multiple levels of security. Managers may have full access while cashiers may only need to place orders and take payments. Bepoz even offers the ability to differentiate between those employees so each transaction is tied to the person who is logged into the POS register.

Other POS Features

Point-of-sale cash registers track inventory and run reports. The Bepoz POS system can be programmed with price changes so that scanning a bar code brings up any specials or changes. Cashiers do not have to manually type in prices or look up any deals to apply discounts.

Another key feature is speed. Customers want a quick turn-around when they visit a retail space or restaurant. A POS cash register operation removes the frustration of waiting in long lines while a cashier manually inputs each item with occasional pauses to fix errors. Customer satisfaction leads to customer retention, which earns business loyalty and profits.

If you would like to learn more about a POS cash register operation, contact Bepoz. We are eager to talk with you about how a point-of-sale register will increase business and customer satisfaction.

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