No Room for a Label? OpSuite EPoS Product Image Feature Supports Sectors with Non-Barcodable Goods

For retail and wholesale businesses, the ability to attach barcode labels to products, scan them accurately and maintain accurate stock levels is the key to inventory success. Barcodes have long been the standard for identifying and managing products, but what happens when items can’t accommodate a barcode? Think of fresh fruit and vegetables, deli items or intricate jewellery. These are just a few examples of products where barcode labelling can fall short. That’s where OpSuite’s innovative product image feature steps in, bridging the gap for businesses operating in sectors where labelling isn’t always the answer.

Visual Identification with OpSuite EPoS

OpSuite’s product image feature allows businesses to assign images directly to products on their EPoS terminal. Instead of relying solely on barcodes for identification, staff can quickly and easily identify products by their images on the EPoS interface. This capability enables a smooth process at the point of sale, during stock checks and throughout day-to-day operations, ensuring that even the most unconventional products are reliably integrated into the system.

Sectors That Benefit from OpSuite’s Product Images

1. Farm Shops & Delicatessens

Farm shops and delis are known for their wide variety of fresh, locally-sourced goods, including fruits, vegetables, cheeses, meats and artisanal products. Many of these items are sold loose or packaged in a way that doesn’t accommodate traditional barcodes. By assigning images to these products, staff can easily identify and process them at the checkout.

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2. Jewellers & Accessories Retailers

Small, delicate items like rings, earrings or charms are often too tiny for traditional barcode labels. Even tags attached to these items can disrupt the shopping experience or obscure the product’s details. Using images instead ensures that every product is recognised in the system while maintaining the integrity of how they are displayed.

3. Art & Craft Shops

Art and Craft retailers may stock unique, handmade items or one-of-a-kind pieces. Assigning an image to each product allows for precise inventory management without interfering with the physical item itself. This feature is particularly useful for businesses where products are visually distinct and labelling would diminish their aesthetic appeal or impact a customer’s ability to appreciate them.

4. Antique & Collectible Shops

Antique items and collectibles are often one-of-a-kind or fragile, making it difficult to use traditional barcodes. Assigning images ensures that staff can accurately identify and manage stock without interfering with the value, integrity or appearance of the items.

5. Museums & Galleries

For businesses such as museums and galleries that may have a cafe or coffee shop within, managing perishable goods can be challenging. Visual identification through product images simplifies the sale of food, snacks and drinks, ensuring accurate tracking of what’s available and what’s been sold.

Enhance Efficiency with OpSuite EPoS Product Images

The flexibility of OpSuite’s product image feature offers several benefits:

Smooth Checkout Process: Staff can quickly identify non-barcoded items, reducing checkout time and improving the customer experience.

Accurate Stock Management: Even without barcodes, businesses can maintain precise inventory records, reducing errors and understanding your stock replenishment needs.

Multi-Sector Compatibility: From retail to hospitality, this feature adapts to the unique challenges of each business type.

Enhanced Training: For businesses with high staff turnover or seasonal employees, visual aids make onboarding new team members easier and faster, helping employees familiarise themselves with the product range more effectively.

Conclusion

Ready to ensure your non-barcoded items don’t fall through the cracks? OpSuite’s product image feature provides an intuitive solution to non-barcoded items, enabling your business to assign images to products, improving inventory management and customer service. This feature ensures that no product, no matter how challenging, is left behind.

Whether it’s speeding up your checkout process, simplifying staff training and onboarding, or maintaining accurate stock levels, OpSuite EPoS continues to empower businesses with innovative tools to tackle real-world challenges. With visual identification leading the way, retail and wholesale businesses across all sectors can embrace smarter ways of working.

Why Choose RMS?

RMS have worked with ambitious businesses since 2004, supplying tailored software solutions and EPoS hardware from the Shetland Islands to the Seychelles. We work with businesses in most retail sectors, contact us and discover how OpSuite’s product images feature can help your business manage all kinds of inventory, no matter what it is.