Accolent ERP Point of Sale System for Counter Sales, Showrooms and Retail Transactions
Powerful Point of Sale System
The Accolent ERP point of sale system delivers powerful, fully integrated POS functionality The Accolent ERP point of sale is a fully-integrated system that can be used in showrooms, over-the-counter sales or retail sales settings. The Accolent ERP point of sale has comprehensive multi-warehouse, inventory tracking and inventory replenishment systems. The point of sale system maintains complete customer account histories, supports customer-specific pricing (if used). The point of sale system is able to quickly and efficiently ring up orders, take payments, generate receipts and/or put the sales on account for known customers with credit terms.
Whether you operate a distributor showroom, contractor counter sales operation, retail store, or mobile sales environment, Accolent ERP helps streamline transactions, improve inventory accuracy, and provide faster customer service.
Point of Sale System Built for Distributors
Unlike standalone retail POS systems, the Accolent point of sale system has a fully integrated backend ERP capability. The Accolent ERP solution delivers a complete solution for wholesale distribution that manages customers, prospects, high volumes of sales transactions comprising quotes, orders, fulfillment and invoicing, inventory, purchasing, full general ledger, accounts receivable and accounts payable. Accolent ERP supports complex pricing that maintains customer specific pricing for each item sold. It also includes extensive reporting, business intelligence and AI-powered reporting and analytics capabilities.
Accolent ERP’s point of sale system is ideal for wholesale distributors that support:
- Over-the-counter sales to walk-in customers
- Contractor sales
- Retail showrooms
- Mobile sales operations
- Multi-location sales counters
- Customer account sales with credit terms
Comprehensive Point of Sale Functionality
Accolent ERP delivers all the features expected from a typical retail point of sale system while adding the advanced capabilities distributors need to manage complex operations.
Fast and Efficient Sales Processing
- Easily View and Select Items: See images of all items, put items on orders by searching by group, category, sub-category or product code and click or scan barcodes to add items to order.
- Product Structure: Items can be organized for quick look up by group, category sub-category, create product variants for attributes such as size, color, or material. Fully supports kits and assemblies.
- Suggest Product Upsells: Prompt salesperson/cashier to propose alternates and accessories.
- Ring Up Orders Quickly: Allow salespersons/cashiers to quickly and efficiently ring up orders on tablets or workstations for the items purchased.
- Tax Automation: Calculate local sales taxes automatically based on location; also supports state and federal excise taxes for wine, beer, liquor.
Customer-Specific Pricing, Customer Account Histories
- Allow Customer-Specific Pricing: If desired, allow point of sale system to use complex customer-specific pricing: Contracts, Promotional Pricing, Matrix Pricing, Quantity Breaks and more.
- Customer Relationships: Track complete customer purchase histories.
- Purchase on Credit: If desired, allow purchases on account for known customers with credit terms.
Payments, Receipts
- Payment Processing: Accept payment by cash, credit cards, debit cards, ACH. Allow for credit card surcharges to offset interchange fees where allowed.
- Receipts: Generate and send receipts by email and/or print physical copies.
Cashier/User Controls
- User Management: Manage user permissions with role-based access, cashier controls & cash drawer tie-outs, and commissions.
Inventory Management
- Inventory Management: Track stock levels in real-time.
- Multi-Store Syncing: Automatically manage inventory across multiple physical locations and online stores simultaneously.
- Inventory Replenishment: Access powerful inventory replenishment tools.
Reporting
- Sales Reporting: Comprehensive reports, dashboards, business intelligence, AI-powered analytics on sales, profit, by product by user.
Industries
Optimized for wholesale distribution across a number of vertical industries: auto parts, building materials, chemicals, fasteners, food & beverage, industrial, jan/san, restaurant supply and more
Accolent ERP Technology
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Implementation and Training
Let us show you how our comprehensive implementation and training programs will manage your transition and get you up and running on Accolent ERP quickly and painlessly.
Comprehensive Sales Reporting, Business Intelligence and AI Analytics
Unlike retail POS solutions, the Accolent point of sale system has a full ERP backend that includes extensive reporting and analytics tools that provide visibility into sales performance, profitability, customer trends, and inventory activity. Reporting capabilities include:
- Sales dashboards
- Profitability analyses
- Inventory performance reports
- AI-powered analytics
- Business intelligence integration
Cloud-Based Point of Sale System
Accolent ERP runs entirely in the AWS cloud, giving distributors a modern, scalable, and highly accessible solution. Benefits of the cloud-based architecture include:
- No on-premise servers required
- Access from any web-enabled device
- Reduced IT costs
- Automatic software updates
- Remote accessibility
- Improved data security
- High system reliability
- Easy multi-location deployment
POS terminals can operate on virtually any device capable of running a web browser, including tablets, laptops, desktops, and touchscreen systems.
Accolent ERP gives distributors more than a basic point of sale system. It connects POS transactions with inventory, customer management, purchasing, accounting, reporting and business intelligence in one complete cloud-based ERP platform.
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Contact ADS Solutions today to learn how the Accolent ERP point of sale system can help your distribution business streamline counter sales, improve inventory accuracy and deliver faster customer service.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is a point of sale system?
A point of sale system (POS) is software that allows businesses to process sales transactions, accept payments, generate receipts, and track customer purchases. Accolent ERP combines point of sale functionality with inventory management, accounting, purchasing, and reporting in a single integrated system.
How is a distributor point of sale system different from a retail POS?
A distributor point of sale system includes advanced capabilities such as customer-specific pricing, account sales with credit terms, multi-warehouse inventory management, purchasing, and ERP integration. These features are typically not available in basic retail POS systems.
Can the point of sale system support customer-specific pricing?
Yes. Accolent ERP supports complex pricing models including contract pricing, matrix pricing, promotional pricing, quantity breaks, and customer-specific pricing agreements.
Does the point of sale system update inventory in real time?
Yes. Every transaction automatically updates inventory levels across warehouses and sales locations, helping improve inventory accuracy and replenishment planning.
What payment methods does the point of sale system support?
The system supports cash, credit cards, debit cards, and ACH payments. Businesses can also email or print receipts and manage credit card surcharges where permitted.
Can the point of sale system handle account sales and customer credit terms?
Yes. Known customers can purchase on account using approved credit limits and payment terms. The system also maintains complete customer account histories and purchasing records.
Is the point of sale system cloud-based?
Yes. Accolent ERP operates entirely in the cloud, allowing users to access the system from tablets, desktops, laptops, and other web-enabled devices without maintaining on-premise servers.
Does the point of sale system include reporting and analytics?
Yes. The system provides sales dashboards, profitability analysis, inventory reporting, business intelligence tools, and AI-powered analytics to help distributors make better business decisions.