POS system integration- is your shop in order?
January 1, 2019 3:34 pm | by John Adams
Point of sale and POS system integration. It’s got to be right. So, let’s talk turkey for a second without the gobble-dee-gook.
A clunky POS will mean the loss of a sale in a heartbeat to your competitors. It is almost as bad as having a really rude shop assistant on the floor or worst, a barista, who gets the coffee and milk composition wrong in a latte.
A good POS system integration will connect seamlessly with your entire business system
Your POS should be a seamless process for your customer. I’m constantly surprised at how many small business owners set up an online store without fully testing their POS and going live, with a site which at the pivotal time of purchase takes the user to nowhere. Get your cigarette lighter out and burn those $50 notes. You wouldn’t dare, so why would you go live without a POS that not only works but integrates with your existing software.
Thanks to a clever bunch of software developers, POS system integration can be seamless with your entire business software. It is quite remarkable and even better, one of the leaders in the field is based in Sydney, not the Silicon Valley.
SapphireOne not only have POS systems but also have the software to ensure POS works with all business management systems. Software development guru Paul Beard said: “Our software is an all in one solution which combines account management, inventory management, job/project management, assets management, HR, payroll, Document Management System (DMS), Business Activity Statement (BAS), Standard Business Reporting (SBR), VoIP SoftPhone and Customer Relationship Management (CRM).”
John Adams, CEO of SapphireOne said “the most complex business accounting software is frequently part of an extensive suite of software often known as enterprise resource planning (ERP) application”.
He says users can utilise the software for normal accounting and/or ERP purposes. The POS functionality is very important when a small business needs to manage their inventory. One of the popular functionalities is they can create multiple stores and control these stores via SapphireOne POS.
“Though SapphireOne is a desktop-based system but we also have a web version,” Paul Beard said.
“The Sapphire Web Pack solution allows for unlimited users to access certain parts of the live data file from any device with a browser. POS is one of the functions that is included in the Sapphire Web Pack solution.”
For more information on the benefits of POS system integration and ERP – SapphireOne ERP, CRM, DMS and Business Accounting Software Application Alternatively, contact our office on (02) 8362 4500 or request a demo.
A warning and update from 4D on energy setting and speed
December 21, 2018 11:04 am | by John Adams
By Wayne Stewart from 4D
Energy setting and speed- 4D is embedded in our SapphireOne client server application so please read the following article from Wayne.
I was aware that Windows Desktop uses energy saving systems to lower the power need, extend battery live, lower heat, etc.
Surprise was that Windows Server (2008-2016) is also shipped with “balanced” energy saving as default AND that this makes 4D 30-50% slower.
Tested with long running (sequential) search in a text field on 1 million records. After 30 seconds CPU was busy with about 50% and running on 1.7 GHZ and kept this level. Changing to “high performance” energy setting pushed the CPU usage to 100% and 3.4 GHZ.
This was even visible in the progress bar, it moved visible faster.
Long running backup changed from 24 minutes to 14 minutes.
With balanced energy a “not busy” CPU might run with 5% max speed. With high performance setting and speed it is kept at 100% as minimum.
How are your experiences with energy setting and speed?
Some links to read about:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/2207548/slow-performance-on-windows-server-when-using-the-balanced-power-plan
Balanced (recommended)
Default setting targets good energy efficiency with minimal performance impact. General computing Matches capacity to demand. Energy-saving features balance power and performance.
High Performance
Increases performance at the cost of high energy consumption. Power and thermal limitations, operating expenses, and reliability considerations apply. Low latency apps and app code that is sensitive to processor performance changes. Processors are always locked at the highest performance state (including “turbo frequencies). All cores are unparked. Thermal output may be significant.
If a server requires ultra-low latency, invariant CPU frequency, or the very highest performance levels, such as a database servers like SQL Server, it might not be helpful that the processors keep switching to lower-performance states. As such, the High Performance power plan caps the minimum processor performance state at 100 percent.
In essence, the CPUs will run at a lower clock multiplier when demand isn’t deemed high enough, and that clock speed will only increase when demand is high enough for long enough. This results in a slower CPU speed during normal operations. That setting actually works well on my laptop or tablet when I want to conserve battery life and don’t have a workload that is sensitive to CPU speed.
For a SQL Server, though? That is horrible for performance. Windows balanced mode also can cause other components to run slower or behave differently than when the server is running in High Performance mode. For instance, USB ports can be underpowered and network interfaces can be under-powered or even go to sleep. Frankly, for a SQL Server, nothing good comes out of these modes.
Why ERP back-end Accounting and eCommerce Platforms work well together
December 20, 2018 3:47 pm | by John Adams
More and more people are turning to eCommerce for both B2B and B2C and using platforms to build their online presence. eCommerce platforms such as Shopify, Magento, WooCommerce allows you to build storefronts to sell your products and services online, in store, on social media or anywhere mobile. An ERP application will integrate orders with inventory, accounting, shipping and other back-end functionalities, leading to increased efficiency and better customer service. An ERP will also automate processes leaving management time to focus on what’s important, planning and forecasting.
Benefits of eCommerce and ERP Integration
Business intelligence and working smarter with your datafiles enables your business to get ahead of the competition. When integrating an ERP and eCommerce platform, your main data from order, inventory, item, customer, shipping and tracking, start communicating with each other forming a centralised database. Inventory and pricing information is available to customers and staff in real-time.
Manual practices will be reduced such as hand-keying sales into your ERP, entering details of excel spreadsheets, which in turn saves time and money by reducing errors. It’s easy to make mistakes, anything can be entered the wrong way during the sales channel. This can lead to incorrect or missing inventory and product details incomplete. With the ERP integration inventory can be streamlined, track updates and inventory levels provided to customers in real-time and automatic notifications provided when the goods are shipped.
Another benefit of eCommerce ERP integration is flexibility. Multiple online, web or instore, offline bricks and mortar stores can be added without disruption to your business operations. SapphireOne is built to handle unlimited number of companies that can sit within different tax jurisdictions, have their own financial year-ends and trade in their own local currencies.
Streamlining Integration
In order for this to happen smoothly and seamlessly, every business needs to develop an eCommerce ERP integration strategy. This outlines what other enterprise systems need to be connected and how this will be achieved. Depending on the platforms, customisation can be performed.
What is important and needs to be specified is the data to be included in the integration, where the data source is from, where it will be going, and lastly how often it will be updated. It is critical to look at online orders, offline orders, shipping and tracking information, customer and product data. A data migration plan should be adopted with a backup strategy. SapphireOne’s Product Initiation Document (PID) is an extensive high-level project plan. It outlines for the Project- time, cost, scope, how and when quality performance targets will be achieved, the major products, activities and resources required, and provides a baseline against which to monitor the project’s progress stage by stage.
Click for more information regarding improvements and features within the latest release of SapphireOne ERP, CRM, DMS and Business Accounting Software Application. Alternatively, contact our office on (02) 8362 4500 or request a demo.
Connect your SapphireOne ERP with Shopify for a Business Accounting Software Solution
December 11, 2018 10:09 am | by John Adams
SapphireOne ERP with Shopify- Shopify is a complete e-commerce software platform that allows you to set up an online store, and provides everything you need to sell online, on social media or in person. SapphireOne ERP is a a complete all-in-one accounting software suite.
A Robust Interface of SapphireOne ERP with Shopify helps you to grow your business
SapphireOne ERP Business Accounting Application has the ability to connect your Shopify online store with our SapphireOne application.
More and more B2C and B2B eCommerce merchants are building platforms for their online stores, so SapphireOne has programmed an integration between Shopify and the SapphireOne ERP. Online and back-office systems are integrated via SapphireOne, allowing tasks such as ordering, invoicing, inventory stock updates to be automated and in the one database. This helps your business grow by providing better customerservice and delivery.
Generate Revenue
With SapphireOne and Shopify integration you can sell more without working harder, as Shopify can be a new sales channel for your business to generate revenue. Before you had the tedious task of manually transferring every order into an ERP system, but with SapphireOne it is now automatic.
Start Selling Online Now
The SapphireOne and Shopify integration is a great solution for online stores because your Shopify store is linked directly to your back-end ERP system. Hence, all business processes are managed directly from SapphireOne ERP Business Accounting Application. Shopify gives you a unified platform to sell your products and run your business. Everything from marketing to payments, secure checkout, shipping and accounting needs can be handled through Shopify and SapphireOne.
100% Protection
Your data is safe. SapphireOne is certified for ISO 27001-Information Security Management System. Recent release of SapphireOne Version 17 offers more feature rich functionalities and enhanced data security. On the other side, for your online store, Shopify handles everything from payment to secure checkout. All the data flows between Shopify and SapphireOne is guaranteed 100% safe.
For more information regarding improvements and features within the latest release of SapphireOne ERP Business Accounting Application please contact our office on (02) 8362 4500 or request a demo.
Complete control for multi-location supermarket and retail chains with SapphireOne ERP, CRM, DMS Business Accounting Application
November 29, 2018 10:17 am | by John Adams
Single location stores can be challenging at times, and when you start to operate a multi-location supermarket and retail chain, new complications and difficulties arise. Efficient management of these multi-locations is the key. Sharing of information and data is fundamental to success.
Because competition is fierce, margins are small within the retail environment, the management of your daily operations becomes imperative.
SapphireOne ERP enables multi-locations access to a shared database. This provides a comprehensive range of business wide processes consolidated into a single unified database. The SapphireOne ERP ensures enhanced efficiency, speed and visibility.
Easy to operate POS systems for multi-location supermarket and retail chain
Sapphire Web Pack POS terminals allow management of business processes from mobile devices. Unlimited users can have access to certain parts of the live data file from any device with a browser. Inventory, stock control and ordering can be performed onsite saving time and money. With real-time data across the multi-location supermarket and retail chain, head office can focus on pricing, inventory management, performance reporting and marketing.
Sapphire POS terminal provides users the much-needed flexibility and lifts restrictions on how and when data can be added into the system. Stock can be transferred from one location to another, clients can be invoiced, and vendors paid on mobile devices with a browser.
Time saving in purchase & replenishment
With the SapphireOne ERP application multi-location supermarket and retail chains have access to data from all points of their business. This enables increased operational efficiencies. Time is saved in purchasing and replenishment through better planning and reduced costs.
Centralised financial control
The SapphireOne ERP application gives the ability to increase and enhance operational efficiencies by managing within the one application. Total visibility at head office ensures improved reporting, planning and greater financial control of your business.
Efficient employee management
SapphireOne ERP Payroll/HR module seamlessly manages employee data and payroll information. Head office can set up pay periods, track history and administer employee history through the easy to use interface. The ERP software ensures sharing of information with employees, management and HR. This sharing facilitates management in making executive decisions on job assignments and how to improve performance.
Some of the features of SapphireOne Payroll/HR include modifying an employee, class, inquiry, award entitlements, leave, remuneration inquiry, allowances, tax, scales, reports, ATO’s Single Touch Payroll and employee benefits.
Acquire new customers, increase sales and profit with SapphireOne
An effective sales process and customer management software equates to greater revenue. SapphireOne ERP, CRM, DMS Business Accounting Application combines integrated business processes with CRM software. This allows marketing to focus efforts on maximising sales and reaching out to new and existing customers. Our ERP, CRM software helps business engage with customers, provide insights, improve efficiencies and ultimately increase sales.
For more information regarding improvements and features within the latest release of SapphireOne ERP Business Accounting Application please contact our office on (02) 8362 4500 or request a demo.
Maximise product availability while speeding up service in your convenience store or supermarket
November 15, 2018 1:18 pm | by John Adams
No matter if you are a small convenience store or a large supermarket chain, SapphireOne ERP application is built to maximise product availability, while speeding up service and minimising the carrying costs.
If you have encountered any issue regarding overstocking and out of stock, then it’s time you understand how the right Inventory replenishment software can support your business today.
SapphireOne ERP Business Accounting Application is the easiest way to handle the complexities of running a convenience store or supermarket without losing control
Even a small grocery store can stock more than a thousand different items, all of which have different shelf lives. Overstocking and out of stock are both problematic, as fresh produce can be spoiled, and loss of sales occur due to missing stock.
Usually supermarkets or convenience stores have several departments and depending on the accounting software system or billing software, the software in place tend to never be enough in functionality. To improve the business, a supermarket or convenience store requires a complete solution, every department under a centralised integrated management system.
Management is the backbone of a business; hence a strong business management software and ERP application helps a business last throughout the trials and tribulations of the environment today.
SapphireOne ERP, CRM, DMS Business Accounting Application is a user-friendly software that has the features you need while providing maximum security.
SapphireOne ERP application also has the option that enables you to work remotely, access your database anywhere or anytime.
With SapphireOne ERP Business Accounting Application you can:
Automate your convenience store or supermarket
Automating your business saves times, allowing you to focus on other important functions in your business helping it grow.
Inventory management
SapphireOne ERP application helps you track what’s coming in and what’s going out. Tracking is made easy of the products in demand or ones stagnant, leading to less expenditure and wastage. This in turn benefits the organising and optimising of your warehouse and storage space.
SapphireOne POS system simplifies and automates the complex retail requirements
SapphireOne ERP offers flexible, high-speed Point-of-Sale (POS) software, designed for retail operators. These are installed and utilised via barcode readers and the barcode scanning provides a cost-effective solution designed for retail point of sale environments, where speed and accuracy are important.
Helps you with better decision making
SapphireOne ERP, CRM, DMS Business Accounting Application is an intelligent integrated software helping you make better decisions. BI (Business Intelligence) dashboards and accurate, comprehensive reporting, ensures you make informed decisions regarding the future of your business. SapphireOne will improve forecasting, customer services and overall sales via an in-built CRM module.
For more information regarding improvements and features within the latest release of SapphireOne ERP Business Accounting Application please contact our office on (02) 8362 4500 or request a demo.