POS 2.0 vs RMS

May 31, 2007 3 Replies

I am trying to determine if we need RMS or just POS 2.0. We have one retail location with 5 stations. We contract out the operation of the retail store (in visitor center) to a concessionaire that has 15 other locations with other agencies. They want RMS to integrate all their operations. Should we pay for RMS, which may or may not be of use for our one location? Any suggestions would be great. Thanks!!


I am trying to determine if we need RMS or just POS 2.0. We have one retail location with 5 stations. We contract out the operation of the retail store (in visitor center) to a concessionaire that has 15 other locations with other agencies. They want RMS to integrate all their operations. Should we pay for RMS, which may or may not be of use for our one location? Any suggestions would be great. Thanks!! -- Elizabeth Park Ranger

The per lane cost of RMS is not that much higher than the per lane cost of POS. There is an additional license cost for HQ.

Normally, I would say you need to discuss your requirements with an RMS Partner/Reseller to figure out if POS is even capable of meeting your needs (it doesn't support any special item or transaction types for example).

In this case, you are contracting out the operation of the store. I can't think of any good reason to ask your vendor NOT to use the system they prefer and are supporting at other locations. Is it possible to arrange the contract so that the vendor supplies the hardware and software as well as the service? If they want to integrate all of their locations, it really sounds like you are just providing them a space to operate - all of the systems could be their responsibility.

Glenn Adams Tiber Creek C> I am trying to determine if we need RMS or just POS 2.0. We have one retail

Hi Elizabeth,

Good Day.

We are basically a Microsoft Certified partner with good expertise in RMS / POS, If you are interested we can help you. Please drop a email to me.

Regards, Manick ERP soluti> I am trying to determine if we need RMS or just POS 2.0. We have one retail

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