Sales · Odoo glossary
Point of Sale (POS)
Point of sale is the checkout process and supporting system used to record a sale and its payment when a customer purchases goods or services.
Definition
In general ERP practice
Point of sale is the checkout process and supporting system used to record a sale and its payment when a customer purchases goods or services.
A POS workflow can include product selection, prices, discounts, receipts and payment methods. Its requirements differ from a quotation or a wholesale sales-order workflow.
In Odoo
Odoo Point of Sale provides a browser-based checkout application for shops and restaurants. Product, stock, payment and hardware requirements should be checked for the intended operating setup.
Practical example
A retail sale can reduce available stock and record a payment in the same customer interaction. Returns, cash reconciliation and payment-provider settlement still need defined procedures.
References and further reading
Primary references for the concept and its implementation context.
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