POS Systems

How Will POS Systems Benefit My Organization?

POS systems have evolved into an essential data-collection and information-dissemination device that can help an operation run more efficiently and deliver better customer service. A fully integrated POS system can help you:

• Reduce shrinkage with real-time inventory tracking and reporting
• Ensure pricing is accurate and can be quickly adjusted when needed
• Utilize valuable customer purchase data to enable better forecast models
• Increase margins with detailed sales reports
• Improve customer experience with kiosks and self-service

How Can I Help My Organization Embrace POS Systems Solutions?

When considering the implementation of a POS system, it’s important to:

• Focus on the customer experience—POS systems can significantly improve the customer experience. POS systems provide increased transaction speed and security, and greater flexibility in responding to customer needs.
• Integrate back-office systems—Integrating the POS system into accounting, ERP, CRM, and other applications improves data accuracy, automates reporting information, and provides critical data to make informed decisions. It also alerts management to key decision-making triggers.
• Standardize organizational procedures—Streamline across locations to get the most out of the application.

What Comprises a POS Systems Solution?

Effective POS systems require multiple integrated components and applications, such as:

Getting Started with POS Systems

Your CDW Account Manager and solution architects are ready to assist you with every phase of choosing and leveraging the right solution for your IT environment. Our approach includes:

• An initial discovery session to understand your goals, requirements, and budget
• An assessment review of your existing environment and definition of project requirements
• Detailed vendor evaluations, recommendations, future design and proof of concept
• Procurement, configuration, and deployment of the final solution
• Ongoing product lifecycle support
• Overview of requirements and service assessment