💡 [Feature Request] - Points for Enhancing the POS System

[Sunitsarode]

Summary

Points for Enhancing the POS System**

I hope this message finds you well. Here are specific points for improving our POS system, making it more efficient and user-friendly:

1. Save Order Feature (Unpaid Invoice):

   • Introduce a "Save Order" feature for customers in the queue who wish to purchase or replace products at a later time.

2. Multiple Workspace UI:

   • Implement 2 or 4 workspace UIs to handle queued customers simultaneously, allowing for parallel service during transactions of different sizes.

3. Shortcut for Invoice List:

   • Add a shortcut button for the "Invoice List" near the existing "Close POS Shift" button to enable quick access and search functionality for customer queries.

4. Return Button:

   • Integrate a dedicated "Return" button to streamline the process of accepting returns efficiently.

5. Custom Fields for Customer Information:

   • Include custom fields for "Customer Name" and Mobile Number to eliminate the need to create a new customer every time and simplify the search for existing customers.

6. Search Item Grid:

   • Consider incorporating both grid layout and card layout options in the Search Item Grid, similar to ERPNext, for a more versatile and user-friendly interface. (Nice if we can show item image too.)

7. Editable Rate in Sale Cart:

   • Allow for the editing of item rates in the Sale Cart to accommodate various situations as needed.

8. Fix Item Discount Functionality:

   • Address the issue with Item Discount and Add Discount fields not functioning properly.

9. Enhancements in Payment Screen:

   • Enable the system to calculate and display the change to be returned based on the user-provided amount, promoting transparency in transactions.
   • Integrate an "Open Cash Drawer" button for situations where cash drawers are utilized by the cashier.

I believe these points will significantly enhance the functionality of our POS system, providing a more seamless experience for both customers and staff. I would appreciate your thoughts and further discussion on these suggested improvements.

Thank you for your consideration.

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[uc77]

Perfect @Sunitsarode !
Let me leverage our decade of Retail Tech experience and see what i can come up with to add to your golden list.

[uc77]

• 1. User friendly and provides a good user experience and speed of use
• 2. The cashier has the option of either using list view or card view during sales transactions. Card view shows the images of the items
• 3. Supports enqueue invoice submission after printing the receipt for faster processing
• 4. Supports batch & serial numbering
• 5. Supports batch based pricing
• 6. Supports UOM specific barcode and pricing
• 7. Supports sales of scale (weighted) products
• 8. Ability to make returns from POS
• 9. Supports Making returns for either cash or customer credit
• 10. Supports using customer credit note for payment
• 11. Supports credit sales
• 12. Allows user to choose a due date for credit sales
• 13. Supports customer loyalty points
• 14. Shortcuts keys
• 15. Supports Customer Discount
• 16. Supports POS Offers
• 17. Auto apply batches for bundle items
• 18. Search and add items by Serial Number
• 19. Create Sales Order from POS directly
• 20. Supports template items with variants
• 21. Supports multiple languages
• 22. Supports Mpesa mobile payment
• 23. POS Coupons
• 24. Supports Referral Code
• 25. Supports Customer and Customer Group price list
• 26. Supports Sales Person
• 27. Supports Delivery Charges
• 28. Search and add items by Batch Number
• 29. Accept new payments from customers against existing invoices
• 30. Payments Reconciliation

A bunch of other possible additions to the POS part of Frappe Books. 🚀

cc @Sunitsarode

[dawoodjee]

It would be good to login with the same user as those in a connected ERPNext Instance

[uc77]

It would be good to login with the same user as those in a connected ERPNext Instance

This is currently in Alpha testing. The DB will be connected to/from Frappe Books <> ERPNext.