POSjapisteet
POSjapisteet, often written as POS-japisteet, refer to the points where retail transactions are executed and processed. They combine hardware and software to complete sales, manage inventory, and capture customer data. In physical stores, POSjapisteet can include traditional cash registers, POS terminals, barcode scanners, receipt printers, cash drawers, and payment terminals. Modern configurations also include mobile POS devices such as tablets or smartphones with card readers, and self-checkout kiosks or stations, enabling self-service purchases and flexible checkout options. In online or omnichannel settings, POSjapisteet may integrate with e-commerce platforms to unify sales channels.
Key functions include processing payments (card, digital wallets, contactless), authorizations, tax calculations, receipts, returns and refunds,
Trends include cloud-based and subscription POS solutions, omnichannel integration, mobile and contactless payments, and data-driven analytics.