Semantik ERPDocs

Point of Sale Module (POS)

The POS module enables retail and sales operations with point-of-sale transactions, purchase order management, and inventory integration. It's designed for quick transactions and stock management.

POS Terminal

Accessing POS

  1. Navigate to POS > Point of Sale
  2. The POS terminal opens in full-screen mode

Making a Sale

Step 1: Add Products

  • Click product tiles to add to cart
  • Use search bar to find products
  • Scan barcode (if scanner connected)

Step 2: Adjust Quantities

  • Click + or - on cart items
  • Click quantity to enter directly

Step 3: Apply Discounts (Optional)

  • Click Discount
  • Enter percentage or fixed amount
  • Apply to item or entire cart

Step 4: Select Customer (Optional)

  • Click Customer dropdown
  • Select existing or quick-add new

Step 5: Process Payment

  1. Click Pay
  2. Select payment method: Cash, Card, Bank Transfer, Split
  3. Enter amount tendered
  4. Click Complete Sale

Payment Methods

MethodProcess
CashEnter amount received, get change
CardProcess via card terminal
Bank TransferRecord reference number
SplitMultiple payment methods

Receipt Options

  • Print Receipt: Send to receipt printer
  • Email Receipt: Send to customer email
  • No Receipt: Skip printing

Hold Orders

  1. Click Hold to save cart for later
  2. Enter reference name
  3. Retrieve from Held Orders

Products & Inventory

Product Setup

  1. Navigate to Products > Products & Services
  2. Click + Create

Basic Information

FieldDescription
NameProduct name
SKUStock keeping unit
CategoryProduct category
Sale PriceSelling price
Purchase PriceCost price

Inventory Settings

FieldDescription
Track StockEnable inventory tracking
Stock QuantityCurrent stock level
Reorder LevelAlert threshold

Stock Levels

Product A: 150 units (OK)
Product B: 25 units (LOW - below reorder level)
Product C: 0 units (OUT OF STOCK)

Stock Adjustments

  1. Go to Products > Stock Report
  2. Select product
  3. Click Adjust Stock
  4. Enter adjustment type (Add/Remove), quantity, reason

Purchase Orders

Creating a Purchase Order

  1. Navigate to POS > Purchase
  2. Click + Create Purchase
  3. Enter: Vendor, Purchase Date, Due Date
  4. Add line items (products, quantities, prices)
  5. Click Create

Purchase Order Status

DraftOrderedPartial ReceivedReceivedBilled

Receiving Stock

  1. Open purchase order
  2. Click Receive
  3. Enter quantities received
  4. Stock updates automatically

Warehouse Management

The POS module integrates with the comprehensive Warehouse Management system for multi-location inventory tracking, stock transfers, and warehouse-specific stock management.

View Warehouse Documentation →

Barcode Management

Barcode Setup

  1. Go to Settings > Barcode Settings
  2. Configure: Barcode Type (Code128, EAN13), Format

Assigning Barcodes

  1. Open product
  2. Enter barcode number or click Generate

Printing Barcodes

  1. Go to Products > Barcode
  2. Select products
  3. Set quantity per product
  4. Click Print

Barcode Scanner Usage

  • Connect USB scanner to computer
  • Focus on search field in POS
  • Scan product barcode
  • Product auto-adds to cart

Reports

Sales Reports

ReportDescription
Daily SalesToday's transactions
Sales by ProductTop selling items
Sales by CategoryCategory performance
Sales by CustomerCustomer purchases
Sales by StaffStaff performance

Inventory Reports

ReportDescription
Stock ReportCurrent inventory levels
Stock MovementIn/out transactions
Low Stock ReportItems below reorder
Stock ValuationInventory value

Daily Operations

Opening Procedures

  • Count cash drawer, verify opening balance
  • Check low stock alerts
  • Review pending orders

Closing Procedures

  • Count drawer, compare to system total
  • Print daily summary
  • Process cash drops
  • Reset drawer for next day

Quick Reference

TaskPath
New SalePOS > Point of Sale
Add ProductProducts > + Create
Create PurchasePOS > Purchase > + Create
Stock AdjustmentProducts > Stock Report > Adjust
Daily SalesReports > Daily Sales
Print BarcodeProducts > Barcode

POS Keyboard Shortcuts

ShortcutAction
F1Focus search
F2New customer
F3Hold order
F4Retrieve held
F5Apply discount
F10Pay / Checkout
EscClear / Cancel
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