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With customers becoming more concerned with their environmental impact, businesses must adapt their ways and become sustainable in order to align with their customers’ values. Although it may not seem like it, adopting a cloud based point of sale (POS) system helps retailers contribute to a greener future and reduce their environmental impact.
1. Reducing Paper Waste
A traditional POS system strongly relies on physical receipts, invoices and reports, all of which create large amounts of paper waste. A cloud-based POS system minimises such waste as it mainly utilises digital records, such as digital receipts and online invoices. Such a shift from paper to digital records greatly reduces paper usage and promotes sustainability.
2. Lowering Energy Consumption
POS systems which operate exclusively on the premises require infrastructure to accommodate their servers, which then require large amounts of energy to operate and cool down. A cloud-based POS system, such as XtraPOS Cloud, does not require such large amounts of energy to operate, which not only cuts energy costs, but also reduced a business’ carbon footprint.
3. Optimising Inventory Management
With the advanced inventory tracking features, cloud-based POS systems ensure retailers can efficiently manage their stock. With XtraPOS Cloud, real-time data reports are provided on-demand allowing retailers to reduce overstocking and waste production.
4. Enabling Remote Work and Operations
With cloud-based POS systems, business owners and employees can access necessary data without being at a physical location. This reduces the need for travel, thereby reducing fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, as well as improves in-stores management due to limited personnel physically present.
5. Promoting Eco-Friendly Consumer Practices
Sustainable shopping habits are promoted via cloud-based POS systems. Digital loyalty programs and gift cards are two incentives which promote sustainability, and are both features of XtraPOS Cloud. These seemingly meaningless steps all contribute to environmentally friendly shopping experiences for customers.
6. Reducing Electronic Waste
Traditional POS systems which require frequent hardware upgrades create significant electronic waste. A cloud-based POS system is compatible with various devices, thereby reducing the need for specific hardware replacements.
Not only are cloud-based POS systems, such as XtraPOS Cloud, beneficial for business operations, but they promote sustainability. Paperless records, less energy waste, accurate inventory numbers, and green consumer habits all aid in a more sustainable retail world. With consumers becoming more knowledgeable on sustainability and prioritising eco-friendly habits, retailers must do the same.
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