This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Hassam Fathe Muhammad
Today’s Unexpected Learning at Emporium Mall, Lahore
During my visit to Emporium Mall Lahore, I seized an unexpected opportunity to deepen my understanding of POS (Point of Sale) systems — the backbone of modern retail businesses.
Since the early days of my startup AlphaTech, I’ve been deeply curious about POS functionalities, recognizing their impact on operational efficiency and customer experience.
💡 Understanding the Power of POS
A POS system is more than a tool for billing. It can:
- 🧾 Calculate bills and track transactions
- 📊 Record sales data for inventory and trend analysis
- 📤 Send real-time sales stats and inventory updates to the central server or head office
🏬 Insights Gained from Mall Visits
I interacted with POS operators and managers at around 10 stores, and here’s what I discovered:
🔁 Automated Inventory Updates
At Bonanza, a large retail store, I observed how new stock automatically synced with the central server. The POS fetched product data instantly — no manual entry needed. Super efficient!
📈 Business-Driven Data
POS systems track:
- Popular products
- Purchase frequency
- Store-wise sales performance
This data empowers the head office to manage inventory and make informed decisions in real time.
🙌 Enhanced Customer & Staff Experience
The feedback from the staff was clear: POS systems simplify operations. They save time, reduce human error, and support better service delivery.
🤔 Reflections & Takeaways
This experience reinforced something important:
“Act like you know — and you’ll start to influence.”
By approaching store managers confidently and with genuine curiosity, I earned insights I wouldn’t have found online. The key? Proactive learning and respectful curiosity.
🧠 Final Advice
Tech isn’t just about code.
It’s about connecting with real-world systems and understanding how tech integrates into everyday business.
If you’re building something — go out and see how others are already doing it.
✍️ Written by @hassamdev
Founder @ AlphaTech | Full-Stack Developer | Tech Explorer
This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Hassam Fathe Muhammad
Hassam Fathe Muhammad | Sciencx (2025-07-10T16:19:05+00:00) What I Learned About POS Systems During a Casual Mall Visit. Retrieved from https://www.scien.cx/2025/07/10/what-i-learned-about-pos-systems-during-a-casual-mall-visit/
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