Feature |
Microsoft POS |
Microsoft RMS |
For
single stores or multiple
independently operated stores |
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Efficiently manage and track
inventory within store |
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Automatically generate purchase
orders based on reorder points and
restock levels |
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Import items, customers, and
supplier info from Microsoft Office
Excel |
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View
sales and inventory information in
real-time, modifiable reports |
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Print
customized labels for items,
shelves, customer mailers, and more |
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Exchange sales and inventory
information with QuickBooks
Financial Software |
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Customize POS screens to meet
specific requirements |
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Use a
touch screen to speed transactions |
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Track
customer visits and purchase
histories |
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Speed
check-out with built-in credit/debit
card processing services |
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Verify checks at the POS |
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Assign RoleTailored security to
employees |
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Suspend and resume transactions |
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Track
employee hours with time clock |
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Improve cashier accountability by
tracking tasks performed |
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Connect POS with e-commerce through
third-party add-ons |
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Work
with existing computers and OPOS
(OLE for POS) peripherals |
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Install hardware devices
automatically |
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Manage multiple item dimensions—for
example, color, size, and style |
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Track
work orders, quotes, back orders,
and layaways |
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Assign field-level security to
employees |
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Manage customer accounts receivables |
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Employee sales commission |
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Manage sales, inventory, and
customer information across multiple
stores |
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Manage pricing and promotions from
the head office |
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Design custom sales and inventory
reports |
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Integrate sales and inventory
information with Microsoft Dynamics
GP and Peachtree |
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Manage assembly, weighed, and
gasoline item types |
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Automatically break down cases into
single units |
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Improve cashier accountability by
tracking tasks performed |
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