Retail market workflow automation software

POS applications help automate sales and monitor important aspects of the retail business. Managers can see when a shop or POS terminal is out of service, get quick reports on discounts, currency flow and goods availability. Learn more about our expertise in POS application development for iOS- and Android-based smartphones.

Challenge

To develop an easy-to-use and reliable software solution for directors, managers, and cashiers to automate retail sales.

Solution

Axmor developed a software solution to automate trade in retail outlets, cafes, and restaurants. The solution includes an application for POS machines (for cashiers and shop managers) and a web application (for directors). We also created a mobile version of the application supported by tablet devices for cashiers.

Provided Value for Users

User-friendly Interface

A user-friendly interface with an attractive design was optimized to allow cashiers to perform trade operations quickly and easily. Users can learn ‘on the fly’ how to operate this application, regardless of their level of experience.

Mobile Version

We developed a mobile version of the software to be installed on tablet devices used by cashiers or waiters. Now they can register sales from anywhere in the room, not just at the cash register.

Data Security

Our clients can be confident in the security of their commercial information: the software architecture enables the secure separation of confidential data on a server.

Provided Value for the Customer
  • Taking a subscription fee for using this POS as a service.
  • Servicing a large quantity of users at any given time due to an easily scalable software solution.
  • Fail-safe operation of the solution thanks to it being monitored by Axmor engineers.
Technology
Java
Spring Framework
Hibernate
MySQL
Active MQ
Apache Camel
Google Web Toolkit
PhoneGap
Sencha Touch
Dimension Data Cloud
The application is business critical for our customers so it was key for us to build a relationship with a partner we could rely on. We've found Axmor staff to be professional, capable and flexible; they've been able to increase and decrease resource according to our needs and have always gone the extra mile to help us out with customer issues or to quickly diagnose and fix production problems.
Functionality
1
Quick Configuration

Using the web application (a console), directors can determine the number of shops and POS terminals serviced, the range of goods, accepted currencies, methods of payment, discounts, taxes, and even more. They can also change this information at a later stage.

2
Processing Sales Operations

With the software installed on POS terminals, cashiers can check customers out and process the sales quickly and easily. The solution supports a wide range of payment processing equipment: touch screens, barcode scanners, cash boxes, check printers, PIN pads, and customers' displays.

3
Trading Process Management

Using the web console, directors can create analytical reports on sales according to the following criteria: the time period, a particular cashier, the type of goods, and the amount of stock currently on the shelves. Furthermore, shop managers can view information on sales, the availability of goods, and the working hours of cashiers, all via the POS terminal. This enables the effective monitoring of sales changes in real time, more efficient warehouse management, and the automation of stock accounts and inventory control.

4
Integration with an Online Store

We integrated the software with Magento, a popular e-commerce platform. If a company has a Magento-based online store, its director can view sales statistics on the Internet by means of our solution's web console.

5
Offline Operation Option

In the absence of an Internet connection, the software for POS terminals and the mobile application go offline, continuing to process sales and save the data. Upon the resumption of an Internet connection, all the saved data are automatically sent to a server.

Recognition
In 2013, Bluefish Retail Ltd. won the annual Richmond Business Awards for the Best Business for Innovation & Technology with its retail software.
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