{"id":11367,"date":"2023-08-29T09:58:14","date_gmt":"2023-08-29T02:58:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/secomm.vn\/?p=11367"},"modified":"2025-07-11T10:00:19","modified_gmt":"2025-07-11T03:00:19","slug":"what-is-pos-why-your-ecommerce-business-need-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/secomm.vn\/what-is-pos-why-your-ecommerce-business-need-it\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is POS? Why Your ECommerce Business Need It?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #2516c7;color:#2516c7\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #2516c7;color:#2516c7\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/secomm.vn\/what-is-pos-why-your-ecommerce-business-need-it\/#1_What_is_POS\" >1. What is POS?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/secomm.vn\/what-is-pos-why-your-ecommerce-business-need-it\/#2_Types_of_POS_system\" >2. Types of POS system<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/secomm.vn\/what-is-pos-why-your-ecommerce-business-need-it\/#Legacy_POS_system\" >Legacy POS system<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/secomm.vn\/what-is-pos-why-your-ecommerce-business-need-it\/#Tablet-based_POS_system\" >Tablet-based POS system<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/secomm.vn\/what-is-pos-why-your-ecommerce-business-need-it\/#Mobile_POS_system\" >Mobile POS system<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/secomm.vn\/what-is-pos-why-your-ecommerce-business-need-it\/#Cloud-based_POS_system\" >Cloud-based POS system<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/secomm.vn\/what-is-pos-why-your-ecommerce-business-need-it\/#3_Benefits_of_using_POS_software\" >3. Benefits of using POS software<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/secomm.vn\/what-is-pos-why-your-ecommerce-business-need-it\/#Streamlined_Sales_Process\" >Streamlined Sales Process<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/secomm.vn\/what-is-pos-why-your-ecommerce-business-need-it\/#Improved_Inventory_Management\" >Improved Inventory Management<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/secomm.vn\/what-is-pos-why-your-ecommerce-business-need-it\/#Accurate_Sales_Reporting\" >Accurate Sales Reporting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/secomm.vn\/what-is-pos-why-your-ecommerce-business-need-it\/#Efficient_Employee_Management\" >Efficient Employee Management<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Point of Sale (POS) software system stands as a crucial management system for all types of enterprises, be it online, offline, or O2O (online to offline) businesses.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_is_POS\"><\/span><b>1. What is POS?\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">POS or Point of Sales is sales management software that empowers businesses to efficiently monitor all their business activities, anytime and anywhere. In essence, POS is a complete system comprising both hardware and software components, or it can be as straightforward as a point-of-sale device, such as a computer, tablet, smartphone, receipt printer, and so on.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11368\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11368\" style=\"width: 1020px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-11368\" src=\"https:\/\/secomm.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/What-Is-POS-Why-Your-eCommerce-Business-Need-It-What-is-POS-1024x536.webp\" alt=\"What Is POS Why Your eCommerce Business Need It - What is POS\" width=\"1020\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/secomm.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/What-Is-POS-Why-Your-eCommerce-Business-Need-It-What-is-POS-1024x536.webp 1024w, https:\/\/secomm.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/What-Is-POS-Why-Your-eCommerce-Business-Need-It-What-is-POS-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/secomm.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/What-Is-POS-Why-Your-eCommerce-Business-Need-It-What-is-POS-768x402.webp 768w, https:\/\/secomm.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/What-Is-POS-Why-Your-eCommerce-Business-Need-It-What-is-POS.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11368\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">What is POS?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With its robust management capabilities, POS helps businesses oversee and process sales transactions, calculate payments, generate invoices, manage inventory, handle customer relationships, and deliver crucial insights regarding sales performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Types_of_POS_system\"><\/span><b>2. Types of POS system<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are four main types of POS systems that businesses commonly use today, including Legacy POS system, Tablet-based POS system, Mobile POS system and Cloud-based POS system.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11369\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11369\" style=\"width: 1020px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-11369\" src=\"https:\/\/secomm.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/What-Is-POS-Why-Your-eCommerce-Business-Need-It-Types-of-POS-system-1024x536.webp\" alt=\"What Is POS Why Your eCommerce Business Need It - Types of POS system\" width=\"1020\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/secomm.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/What-Is-POS-Why-Your-eCommerce-Business-Need-It-Types-of-POS-system-1024x536.webp 1024w, https:\/\/secomm.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/What-Is-POS-Why-Your-eCommerce-Business-Need-It-Types-of-POS-system-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/secomm.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/What-Is-POS-Why-Your-eCommerce-Business-Need-It-Types-of-POS-system-768x402.webp 768w, https:\/\/secomm.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/What-Is-POS-Why-Your-eCommerce-Business-Need-It-Types-of-POS-system.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11369\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">4 Types of POS system<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legacy_POS_system\"><\/span><b>Legacy POS system<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Legacy POS system, also known as on-premise POS, is a type of point-of-sale system that relies on conventional hardware and software to handle sales transactions and manage local data. This means that all transactions and information are stored on a single device, with businesses only able to access the data from that specific device.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a result, traditional POS systems often require installation and configuration at each individual point of sale, and they typically lack remote accessibility. This can slow down the integration process with eCommerce systems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, some legacy POS systems include Aloha, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oracle.com\/food-beverage\/micros\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oracle MICROS<\/a>, Squirrel Systems, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tablet-based_POS_system\"><\/span><b>Tablet-based POS system<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Tablet-based POS system is a type of POS system that employs tablets as the main devices for processing sales transactions, rather than relying on conventional computers or standalone POS equipment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to its reliance on hardware that is familiar to many, integrating this POS system with eCommerce platforms and training staff tends to be more straightforward compared to legacyPOS systems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examples of well-known Tablet-based POS systems include Lightspeed POS, Square, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shopify.com\/pos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shopify POS<\/a>, and others.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mobile_POS_system\"><\/span><b>Mobile POS system<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Mobile POS system is a type of POS that employs mobile devices like smartphones, tablets, or wearable devices for handling sales transactions. This allows sales staff to move freely within the store or conduct transactions directly at the customer&#8217;s location.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This functionality enables sales associates to access product details and customer records via the Mobile POS system, facilitating inventory checks and offering personalized recommendations to customers. Just like Tablet-based POS systems, integrating and training staff to use Mobile POS systems is generally uncomplicated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some widely used Mobile POS systems include Lightspeed POS, Clover, <a href=\"https:\/\/squareup.com\/us\/en\/point-of-sale\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Square<\/a>, and others.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cloud-based_POS_system\"><\/span><b>Cloud-based POS system<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Cloud-based POS system leverages cloud computing technology to store and process sales data. Instead of keeping data on local computers or in-house servers, this system adopts an online approach to manage and access data from any device with an internet connection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The majority of modern POS systems are cloud-based because they offer various advantages, including remote accessibility, flexibility, easy integration, and scalability. They enable businesses to oversee multiple points of sale from a unified platform, providing real-time data and insights for informed decision-making. Furthermore, Cloud-based POS systems reduce hardware demands and installation costs when compared to other POS solutions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some prominent examples of top Cloud-based POS systems for businesses include Lightspeed POS, Square, Clover, and others.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Benefits_of_using_POS_software\"><\/span><b>3. Benefits of using POS software<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11370\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11370\" style=\"width: 1020px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-11370\" src=\"https:\/\/secomm.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/What-Is-POS-Why-Your-eCommerce-Business-Need-It-Benefits-of-using-POS-software-1024x536.webp\" alt=\"What Is POS Why Your eCommerce Business Need It - Benefits of using POS software\" width=\"1020\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/secomm.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/What-Is-POS-Why-Your-eCommerce-Business-Need-It-Benefits-of-using-POS-software-1024x536.webp 1024w, https:\/\/secomm.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/What-Is-POS-Why-Your-eCommerce-Business-Need-It-Benefits-of-using-POS-software-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/secomm.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/What-Is-POS-Why-Your-eCommerce-Business-Need-It-Benefits-of-using-POS-software-768x402.webp 768w, https:\/\/secomm.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/What-Is-POS-Why-Your-eCommerce-Business-Need-It-Benefits-of-using-POS-software.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11370\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">4 Benefits of using POS software<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Streamlined_Sales_Process\"><\/span><b>Streamlined Sales Process<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The POS system streamlines and automates the sales process, ensuring faster and efficient transactions. Businesses can swiftly process payments, precisely calculate totals, and produce invoices or receipts within mere seconds.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Improved_Inventory_Management\"><\/span><b>Improved Inventory Management<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The POS system empowers businesses to actively monitor and manage their inventory in real-time, receiving alerts when products are running low and automatically initiating reorder processes. This helps prevent stock shortages or excess inventory, ultimately optimizing inventory levels and reducing storage expenses.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Accurate_Sales_Reporting\"><\/span><b>Accurate Sales Reporting<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The POS system offers the ability to analyze and report detailed revenue data, empowering businesses to monitor their performance, understand consumer trends, identify favored products, and so forth. Consequently, this data forms the basis for businesses to strategize for the future.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Efficient_Employee_Management\"><\/span><b>Efficient Employee Management<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The POS system simplifies the process of monitoring each employee&#8217;s sales volume, work hours, and performance indicators. Consequently, businesses can obtain precise data for calculating individual commissions, streamline payroll processing, and identify high-performing team members or those requiring further training.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overall, POS stands as a vital management software within any eCommerce business framework. Businesses should conduct thorough research on different POS system types to choose the most fitting and effective management software in line with their business model and strategy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/secomm.vn\/contact\/\">Contact SECOMM<\/a> or dial our Hotline at (02871089908) for consultation and the implementation of your POS system<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Point of Sale (POS) software system stands as a crucial management system for all types of enterprises, be it online, offline, or O2O (online to offline) businesses. 1. 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