POS & ERP Guide
POS vs ERP: what is the difference?
POS focuses on the checkout process. ERP covers a wider range of connected business operations.
What does POS software do?
Point-of-sale software supports the process of selecting products, reviewing a basket, taking payment and completing a customer sale.
Depending on the solution and setup, POS systems can work with equipment such as barcode scanners, receipt printers and different checkout devices.
What does ERP software do?
ERP software has a wider operational role. It can connect areas such as sales, purchasing, inventory, accounting and reporting within a shared business environment.
Does a business need POS, ERP or both?
The answer depends on the business. A simple checkout operation may primarily need POS functionality, while a business managing purchasing, inventory, accounting and wider operations may need an ERP system.
Retail businesses may also evaluate how POS and ERP workflows work together rather than treating them as completely separate systems.
Exbizo POS and Exbizo ERP
Exbizo POS supports counter, tablet and handheld checkout discussions, while Exbizo ERP covers connected sales, purchasing, inventory, accounting and reporting workflows.
Hardware, payment integration and receipt options depend on the equipment and providers selected for a POS deployment.