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											Feature | Microsoft POS | Microsoft RMS | 
										
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											For 
											single stores or multiple 
											independently operated stores |  |  | 
										
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											Efficiently manage and track 
											inventory within store |  |  | 
										
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											Automatically generate purchase 
											orders based on reorder points and 
											restock levels |  |  | 
										
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											Import items, customers, and 
											supplier info from Microsoft Office 
											Excel |  |  | 
										
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											View 
											sales and inventory information in 
											real-time, modifiable reports |  |  | 
										
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											Print 
											customized labels for items, 
											shelves, customer mailers, and more |  |  | 
										
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											Exchange sales and inventory 
											information with QuickBooks 
											Financial Software |  |  | 
										
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											Customize POS screens to meet 
											specific requirements |  |  | 
										
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											Use a 
											touch screen to speed transactions |  |  | 
										
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											Track 
											customer visits and purchase 
											histories |  |  | 
										
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											Speed 
											check-out with built-in credit/debit 
											card processing services |  |  | 
										
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											Verify checks at the POS |  |  | 
										
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											Assign RoleTailored security to 
											employees |  |  | 
										
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											Suspend and resume transactions |  |  | 
										
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											Track 
											employee hours with time clock |  |  | 
										
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											Improve cashier accountability by 
											tracking tasks performed |  |  | 
										
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											Connect POS with e-commerce through 
											third-party add-ons |  |  | 
										
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											Work 
											with existing computers and OPOS 
											(OLE for POS) peripherals |  |  | 
										
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											Install hardware devices 
											automatically |  |  | 
										
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											Manage multiple item dimensions—for 
											example, color, size, and style |  |  | 
										
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											Track 
											work orders, quotes, back orders, 
											and layaways |  |  | 
										
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											Assign field-level security to 
											employees |  |  | 
										
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											Manage customer accounts receivables |  |  | 
										
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											Employee sales commission |  |  | 
										
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											Manage sales, inventory, and 
											customer information across multiple 
											stores |  |  | 
										
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											Manage pricing and promotions from 
											the head office |  |  | 
										
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											Design custom sales and inventory 
											reports |  |  | 
										
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											Integrate sales and inventory 
											information with Microsoft Dynamics 
											GP and Peachtree |  |  | 
										
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											Manage assembly, weighed, and 
											gasoline item types |  |  | 
										
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											Automatically break down cases into 
											single units |  |  | 
										
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											Improve cashier accountability by 
											tracking tasks performed |  |  |