In any retail store, a cashier at the point of sale will take all the items from the customer to proceed with the billing process. Ensuring a faster checkout is the key to customer satisfaction. Ideally, customers do not prefer to stand in a long queue with a basket full of items. The quicker the transaction, the happier the customers.
The Zakya POS desktop application is user-friendly software that helps a cashier at the retail store to carry out the checkout process. Simply choose the product, tally the cost, and carry out the financial transaction with the customer. The POS software is designed to work with any device that runs on the Windows operating system at your retail store.
Benefits of the Zakya POS application
User-friendly interface
When new software is being adopted in a retail store, the first step in getting started is learning and adapting to what the software has to offer. This can be simple or tedious, based on the complexity of the software. The cashiers at the point of sale already have enough on their plate. They have to be attentive to what the customer needs, clarify their questions, scan the items, and also coordinate with the sales assistants. While navigating all of this, figuring out what the software does right when a customer is waiting to check out the items leaves a bad impression. Zakya POS software has a simple user interface that lets anyone learn and adapt to all the functionalities within a few minutes. The configurations include setting up the printer, barcode scanners, and weighing scale, which is an one-time operation. Additionally, all the functionalities, such as searching for an item, adding customer information, and choosing payment options have a specific keyboard shortcut that makes it easier for the cashier to complete the checkout process quickly.
Synchronization of data
There are two things: the Zakya POS web application and the Zakya POS Software that is installed in your device. The web application can be used to add all the items, manage the inventory, and procure items required from the vendor. The software that is installed on your device is used to conduct the billing process for a customer at a store. Both the web application and the software are synchronized over the cloud. This means whenever a purchase is made, the inventory is automatically adjusted. Moreover, the Zakya POS software on your device can work offline. This means that even when there is a failure of internet connectivity, the billing process can be carried out without any interruption. The data can be synced later once the connectivity is restored.
Various billing modes
In a retail store, the device that is used for billing can be of different types, such as a standard desktop, laptop, and touch screen device. Zakya POS is compatible with any device that runs on the Windows operating system. There are three different modes that can be chosen based on the type of device at your store: Standard, and Touch.
- Standard: This mode is ideal for a desktop that is connected to a physical keyboard.
- Touch: This is ideal for devices that do not have a physical keyboard and completely relies on the touch screen. The on-screen keyboard can be enabled if required.
Multilingual
Zakya POS application supports 17 different languages. It is extremely helpful when you are planning to expand your retail chain across different states where the local language will be different. It will also help a diverse workforce better adapt by choosing a language that the cashier or the store manager is comfortable with.
System requirements
- OS: Windows 7 Service Pack 1 or above
- RAM: 4GB minimum.
Supported Languages
The Zakya POS applicationcan be accessed in the following languages:
| Arabic | Bengali | English |
|---|---|---|
| Gujarati | Hindi | Kannada |
| Malayalam | Marathi | Portuguese |
| Punjabi | Tamil | Telugu |
| Urdu | Azerbaijani | French |
| Spanish | Russian |
Hardware components
At the point of sale, a cashier will use a combination of hardware components that are integrated with Zakya POS, to carry out the checkout process. The hardware components that can be integrated with Zakya POS are:
System requirements
- Barcode Scanner: A barcode scanner eliminates the need to search for an item manually during the billing process. It automatically scans the UPC, EAN, and SKU values, and adds the respective item to the bill. This saves a lot of time and the margin of error is meagre.
- Weighing Scale: The quantity of items can be measured based on units, number of boxes, kilograms, grams, and more. For items that can be counted, it's easy to be processed manually. However, for the ones where the quantity depends on the weight of items purchased, a weighing machine is highly recommended.
- Receipt Printer: A printer can be integrated to get a copy of the receipt or bill. It shows a list of all the items that have been purchased, as well as the quantity, price, applicable taxes, cashier name, and the store's name and address information.
- Pole Display: Pole displays can be used to display the purchase information for the customers at the cash register. The customer will be able to view information such as the item name, quantity, price, and the total amount that's to be paid.
- Cash Drawers: Cash drawers can be integrated with the POS software to automatically open them once the receipt is printed.