Key Takeaways
- Real-time sales from all locations
- Store-by-store performance comparison
- Consolidated daily, weekly, monthly reports
- Stock levels and alerts across sites
Quick Answer
Head office needs real-time visibility across all locations without logging into each system. Centralised EPOS reporting consolidates data, compares performance, and provides the insights needed for effective multi-site management.
Managing multiple locations without centralised reporting means hours wasted consolidating spreadsheets and delayed decision-making. Modern multi-site EPOS provides head office dashboards that show real-time data from every location in one place.
Head Office Dashboard Features
- ✓ Real-time sales from all locations
- ✓ Store-by-store performance comparison
- ✓ Consolidated daily, weekly, monthly reports
- ✓ Stock levels and alerts across sites
- ✓ Staff hours and labour cost by location
- ✓ Top-selling products network-wide
- ✓ Margin and profitability analysis
- ✓ Exception reporting and alerts
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Benefits of Centralised Reporting
- See which locations are performing and why
- Identify problems before they become critical
- Make buying decisions based on network-wide data
- Reduce finance team time on consolidation
- Spot trends and opportunities across the business
- Hold managers accountable with consistent metrics
Manual vs Centralised Reporting
| Task | Manual Process | Centralised EPOS |
|---|---|---|
| Daily sales consolidation | 30+ minutes | Instant |
| Weekly performance review | Hours of spreadsheets | One dashboard |
| Stock level visibility | Ring each store | Real-time view |
| Month-end reporting | Days of work | Automated reports |
| Problem identification | Delayed by reporting lag | Immediate alerts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I set up different access levels?
Yes, head office can see all locations while area managers see only their region and store managers see only their store.
How often is data updated?
Cloud-based multi-site EPOS provides real-time data as transactions happen across all locations.
Can I export reports to spreadsheets?
Yes, reports can typically be exported to Excel/CSV for further analysis or integration with other systems.
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