The need for tight profit margins. The need for fast delivery. And the demand for the right merchandise in the right place at the right time. Competition between retailers has never been more intense.

Supermarkets slash prices, while long-revered brand name stores are shutting their doors. Direct marketers and e-retailers are escalating their efforts to grab a piece of the business. All while the economy is slowing overall sales. And all in a sector known for paper-thin margins, it’s critical for retailers to process payments efficiently, open new card accounts quickly, resourcefully manage inventory, instigate price changes fast and conduct shop audits without compromising customer services. But you went into retailing to sell merchandise, not to handle back-office operations.

BancTec can help to effectively manage these processes — we can even help to convert all previous paper documents into easily accessible electronic files. In addition, BancTec provides the latest Auto-ID and stock control solutions to more-efficiently control and manage merchandise in shops, warehouses and goods in transit.

BancTec’s customised solutions will help you to:

• Better manage your cash flow — accounts payable and receivables
• Centralise and monitor merchandising and sales data
• Scan current and archived paper documents into electronic records
• Track damaged goods and shrinkage
• Monitor order and stock fulfilment

All giving your staff more time to do what they do best — help the customer.