When a new shipment is received, the loading dock scans the product bar code and indicates the quantity received. Inventory records are updated based on the number of units sold, providing accurate tracking and the ability to closely integrate reorder points and manage stock levels accurately. Some cashier software also uses barcode scanners to manage supply and demand by tracking inventory. This information is used for data analysis and review.
In addition to the basic information, online sales all require the customer address and payment method.
Once payment is processed, the inventory levels decrease to reflect the sale.
The customer selects the products that he or she wants to purchase and adds them to the online shopping cart. Internet or web based sales are a customer initiated process. Online shopping carts may be considered a form of cashier software. The receipt provides the item description for the customer, along with the savings, if the item is on sale. When the product is purchased, it is scanned and the price and description are automatically printed on the receipt. When a product is added to store inventory, the bar code is entered into the primary cashier software, along with the unit price, category, supplier, and item description. Bar code scanning is widely used, as it reduces the error rate significantly and allows the stores to track more information.
