MS RMS (Retail Management Software)

Retail Management System(RMS) is a Microsoft product for managing your retail store. RMS is a versatile Point of Sale(POS) product with manageability and security built in. There are three parts of the system that work together to make this product easy to use and manage. The administration, manager and the POS make RMS an easy product to run your retail needs.

The administration program is where the database is setup and maintained. There are two types of databases that can be used with RMS. If your store's data storage needs are small(under 2 gigabytes), then you can run the MSDE provided with the RMS product. Storage needs greater than 2 gigs will have to be setup using Microsoft SQL Server, which can handle very large databases.

The Manager is where the day to day activities are carried out. It can run reports, set up cashier and manager accounts as well as employees, and set up and manage many other aspects of your store's operation. employees. Employee security rights are setup to restrict what portions of RMS can be viewed and used by your employees. Manager is very powerful tool to view, report and control your retail. Multiple stores can be tied together with the addition of the headquarters package which allows all stores to share account information as well as the ability to transfer product from one location to another.

The Point of Sale(POS) is where all transaction are processed. This is a simple to use GUI that is very customizable to suit your stores needs. This is where your cashiers conduct all transactions such as sales, back orders, work orders, layaways and much more.

Whether you are a small or large retail store, you will find Microsoft Retail Management System powerful enough to handle your needs. Ease of use and manageability will make you and your employees more productive. If you would like a 90 day trial version of Microsofts Retail Management System then contact us at New Age Digital, Inc. for details.

Article by Dean Westerlund.
An Engineer at New Age Digital.