Shoprite Holdings stated on Tuesday that it has accomplished a mission to improve practically 30 000 point-of-sale terminals throughout its retail footprint in South Africa.
The brand new POS gadgets, which have been rolled out to 29 191 until factors in 2 450 shops throughout the nation, “lays the muse for the group to change into Africa’s most worthwhile omnichannel retailer”, it stated in an announcement.
The answer, from GK Software program, will enable Shoprite to undertake new applied sciences extra shortly, the retailer added.
“The majority of the roll-out was accomplished inside 5 months, and a pair of 450 Shoprite, Checkers, Usave, LiquorShop, Little Me, Checkers Outside and Petshop Science shops are actually reside on the brand new POS system.”
“The implementation of the brand new POS system is a gamechanger for us,” stated group chief expertise officer Chris Shortt within the assertion.
Shoprite stated the brand new system improves cashier effectivity and transaction velocity due to bigger, colour-coded screens and an intuitive consumer interface. “It additionally contains a new money administration system for improved monetary oversight and reporting.”
Buyer refunds may be processed instantly on the POS, whereas extra automated processes save time on day by day duties, permitting workers to focus extra on buyer interactions.
Streamlined
“The streamlined cash-up course of is now 60% quicker, enabling workers to conclude the buying and selling day extra effectively and go away shops earlier to return house,” the retailer stated.
The roll-out for shops in the remainder of Africa will begin early subsequent 12 months, it stated. – © 2024 NewsCentral Media
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