Point of Sale (POS) Lite
Github: https://github.com/streamlinecoreinitiative/POSLite
Demo vide: Coming soon
Overview
POS Lite is a streamlined, offline-ready application that helps small businesses and local shops manage their inventory, record sales, and track revenue without relying on constant internet connectivity. Designed for ease of use, POS Lite keeps all essential sales data at your fingertips—perfect for environments where resources or reliable internet access may be limited.
Key Features
Inventory Management
• Quickly add new products with details like name, quantity, price, and a threshold for low-stock alerts.
• Update product info or delete items as your stock changes.
• View all inventory items in a single table for easy tracking.
Sales Recording
• Sell products by entering a product ID and quantity; the system automatically calculates totals.
• Track each sale with a date/time stamp, and the inventory updates in real-time to reflect remaining stock.
• Optional fields to record payment methods (e.g., Cash, Mobile Money).
Reporting & Charts
• Generate sales reports for any date range to see how your business is performing.
• Visualize sales over time or check your current inventory levels with simple bar charts.
• Identify your best-selling items and quickly spot low-stock products.
Offline Operation
• Store all data locally, so you don’t need an internet connection to process sales or manage inventory.
• Ideal for small shops, kiosks, or market stalls in areas with unreliable connectivity.
Data Backup & Restore
• Easily create backups of your sales and inventory data.
• Restore from a backup file if your device is lost or damaged.
Who Should Use It?
Local Shops & Market Stalls
Owners who need a straightforward way to record daily sales and monitor stock levels—no fancy hardware or software subscriptions required.
Mobile Vendors & Pop-Up Stores
Sellers on the move who may not always have stable internet. POS Lite’s offline nature ensures you can keep selling anytime, anywhere.
Small Businesses in Remote Areas
If you operate in a region with limited or expensive internet access, POS Lite helps you stay organized without constant connectivity.
Example Use Cases
Daily Sales Tracking
• A shop owner inputs each sale as it happens. At the end of the day, they generate a quick report to see total revenue and update their accounts.
nventory Restock Alerts
• The system highlights products that fall below a certain threshold. The owner knows exactly when to reorder stock before running out.
Payment Methods & Receipts
• Users can log different payment types (e.g., Cash vs. Mobile Money), helping track how customers prefer to pay.
• Optionally, a small receipt or record can be generated or noted for each sale.
Sales Analysis Over Time
• Built-in charts let you see which days or months are most profitable, making it easier to plan staffing or promotional events.
Next Steps
• Try It Out:
Download and install POS Lite on your laptop or desktop, then start by adding your current inventory items.
• Watch a Demo (Coming Soon):
We’ll release a quick video showing how to record sales, generate reports, and visualize your store’s performance.
Ready to Simplify Your Sales?
Get in touch or visit our GitHub page to learn more about POS Lite and see how it can streamline your business operations—no internet required!