OpenPOS™ To Provide Comprehensive, Cost Effective Solution

ECRS announces a convergent store automation solution specifically developed for independent grocers. The all-in-one solution will be marketed under the OpenPOS™ brand name. The OpenPOS Grocery system uses proven, open, and leading technology to provide a comprehensive and cost effective solution for independent grocers.

Components

OpenPOS for Grocery provides independent grocers with a completely integrated software/hardware solution that includes features such as POS, Self-Checkout, DSD (Direct Store Delivery), Customer Loyalty, Internet-Based Credit/Debit Authorization, Credit Signature Capture, House Charge Tracking, Store/Back-Room Management, Head Office Price Book, Head Office Reporting, Business Intelligence Dashboard, and In-Store Data Server. The plug-and-play solution utilizes Epson’s IM-800 POS Terminals and TM-H6000II printers, PSC Inc’s Magellan® High Performance Scanner/Scales, and ECRS' CATAPULT Store Automation Software.

Benefits

According to ECRS President, Pete Catoe, “OpenPOS for Grocery is a modern solution with compelling features and functionality, all available at an affordable price. ECRS is committed to the independent grocer, and I believe that OpenPOS satisfies a long-existing demand for a sensible, alternative solution that meets the specialized needs of this important but overlooked market.”

The OpenPOS system comes standard with essential store-level features.

Seamless Integration: CATAPULT touch screen POS software is tightly integrated with the Epson and PSC Inc hardware components via OPOS, providing seamless cashier and customer interaction.

Comprehensive: OpenPOS comes standard with POS, DSD and Customer Loyalty functionality.

Optional Features: Optional add-on features, such as ECRS' QUICKcheck, allow OpenPOS users to implement affordable self-checkout stations, providing for the first time a powerful upgrade path to self-checkout for independent grocers.

Availability

The OpenPOS Grocery solution is now available throughout North America via ECRS' U.S. and Canadian dealer network, as well as through ECRS' nationwide direct sales force.