Today, retail customers utilize all channels: store, catalog, internet and mobile. They expect their experience will be equally pleasant and convenient, however they access your wares. Shoppers can and do search the globe for the right product at the right price. Retailers sometimes have to rely on a patchwork of software and technology solutions to reach and retain these customers, often resulting in lowered efficiency and profit. Point of sale solutions that cover all aspects of the omni-channel retail business appear to be the answer. What do you look for when researching an international POS system?
Is it intuitive and easy to use, and simple to install and upgrade? Is employee training easy and well-supported? Can it be used by a retailer in any industry, whether you are in pet supplies or beauty products? Will the system grow with you? There should be no limits to the amount of data the system can handle.
Is it cloud-based? A cloud-based point of sale system is ideal for the retail market. There’s no hardware maintenance and the system upgrades automatically. They’re available anytime and in any place. Web-based systems provide centralized real time information on customers, transactions and inventory. If you want to expand into new channels like mobile shopping, a cloud-based system integrates with your brick-and-mortar stores, giving customers the same positive experience they’ve come to expect.
Does it work well with your financial software? Look for a cloud-based pos system that supports multiple products: if you change your financial software, you’ll still be in great shape.
Most important for the forward-looking retailer, will it help you move into or expand in the growing international retail market? An international POS system is the ideal solution for retailers looking for customers globally. Do examine just what is promised. How many and which languages are supported? In which countries is it already in use? How aware are the system designers and support team of local business environments in other countries. Does this POS solution offer support in reaching out to international customers online?
Digital channels and the global market are now a permanent aspect of the retail industry. Using the advanced technology of an international, cloud-based POS systems can give you the competitive edge your business needs to thrive.
