Stay ahead of the competition with tailored retail software for the African market
In retail, a successful in-store software solution must deliver more than a speedy checkout process; it must also extend to all the other vital areas of your business. That's why we've developed our business management software for retail as a package suite that assists you in every area. For example, you can manage multiple busy outlets in real-time, including gaining comprehensive control over inventory, sales, customer interactions, finance and much more. With numerous innovations and third-party integrations, our retail software gives you all the digital tools needed to streamline operations, improve customer experience, and increase profitability from any location.
Our mission is to provide business management solutions that enable our SA customers to
source effectively, stock efficiently, sell profitably & service competitively
Our key retail industries:
Water retailer
Tools & hardware
Hospitality
DIY Store
Auto parts & spares
Fashion & textile
General retailers
Agriculture & farming
Plumbing & sanware
Tile & flooring
Food & beverage
Pet food & accessories
Stationary & books
Tyre fitment & service
Liquor stores
Paint stores
Electrical stores
Industrial products
Lighting stores
Security products
Solar & renewables
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Furniture & home stores
Health & beauty
Digital solutions that drive real efficiencies
Innovative, flexible supply channels are essential for retailers looking for a sustainable future in today's dynamic market. Our ERP software for retailers can support you through a wide range of inclusive modules. Plus, each module offers a range of features designed to improve profitability and deliver outstanding customer service.
Simplifying water retail management
Running a water retail business in Africa can be challenging due to complex inventory requirements, financial tracking, and customer service demands. Meanwhile, inefficient systems can result in errors, lost revenue, and unhappy customers. Our software simplifies operations by providing a comprehensive Point of Sale (POS) system, real-time inventory management, and integrated financial tools. This enables water retailers to operate more efficiently and profitably.
- Streamline your checkout processes to reduce customer wait times and enhance satisfaction.
- Track your inventory levels in real-time to prevent shortages and costly overstocking.
- Integrates sales data with your financial records to simplify tax compliance and improve decision-making
Empowering tools and hardware retailers across Africa
Successfully operating a tools and hardware retail business demands quick inventory management, precise financial oversight, and outstanding customer service. Our powerful software is the ultimate solution to transform your operations. With real-time inventory tracking, you’ll minimise stockouts and maximise sales opportunities. Enjoy effortless financial management that empowers you to monitor profitability with ease. Plus, it delivers a superior customer experience that keeps clients coming back. Invest in our software to boost your efficiency, drive profits, and elevate customer loyalty today.
- Accelerate sales and enhance accuracy to boost customer satisfaction.
- Optimise inventory management to minimise stock shortages and surpluses.
- Streamline financial management for improved compliance and decision-making.
Upgrade your DIY store with advanced software designed for efficiency and success
Managing a DIY store requires balancing sales, inventory, and finances, which can often result in inefficiencies, stock problems, and financial mismanagement. Our comprehensive retail software simplifies operations, enhances productivity, and provides a smooth customer experience, helping your business succeed in a competitive market.
- Processes sales efficiently and accurately to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Track stock levels in real-time to prevent shortages and optimise storage capacity.
- Integrate financial data to minimise errors and improve profitability.
Fine-tune your auto parts retail with smarter ERP solutions
The auto parts and spares industry in Africa faces complex supply chains, fluctuating demand, and strict compliance requirements, which can hinder efficiency and profitability. Our tailored ERP software streamlines operations, digitises processes, and integrates data, helping businesses overcome these challenges while delivering exceptional service and maintaining a competitive edge in the fast-paced automotive sector.
- Manage stock, sales, and service from one single integrated system.
- Digitise processes for faster, on-the-go operations and improved efficiency.
- Optimise logistics and cash flow to reduce costs and enhance profitability.
Smarten up your fashion retail store with profitable software solutions
The fashion and textile industry faces challenges like fluctuating trends, complex supply chains, and demanding customer expectations. Our ERP software is designed by industry experts to streamline operations, enhance inventory control, and drive growth. With a comprehensive suite of integrations and modules, your business has everything it needs to adapt and thrive in a competitive landscape.
- Track inventory with size and colour matrix to meet diverse customer needs.
- Integrate point-of-sale and loyalty programs for seamless customer experiences.
- Enable offline trading and EFT integration to ensure uninterrupted operations.
Deliver a five-star food & beverage retail service with our smart software
The food and beverage retail sector is fast-paced and highly competitive, grappling with complex supply chains, perishable inventory, and stringent regulations. Without the right tools, businesses face inefficiencies, increased waste, and reduced profitability. Our tailored ERP software provides a centralised solution to streamline operations, optimise inventory, and drive sustainable growth.
- Manage supply chains efficiently with real-time visibility and coordination.
- Optimise inventory with batch tracking and demand forecasting to reduce waste.
- Automate tasks and delivers insights to improve productivity and profitability.
Simplify pet retail with smarter ERP solutions
Managing a pet food and accessories store can be challenging, with manual processes, stock shortages, and fragmented operations leading to inefficiencies and missed opportunities. Our all-in-one ERP solution streamlines operations, integrates inventory and sales management, and provides data-driven insights, empowering you to focus on customers and grow your business with confidence.
- Monitor inventory proactively to avoid stock shortages and lost sales.
- Enable seamless online and in-store sales for greater customer flexibility.
- Provide actionable analytics to drive informed decisions and strategic growth.
Boost efficiency for stationery retail with ERP solutions
Stationery retailers face challenges like managing inventory, tracking sales, and providing excellent customer service while staying competitive in a fast-paced market. Our ERP software simplifies operations, delivers real-time insights, and streamlines processes, empowering stationery retailers to optimise their business and exceed customer expectations.
- Improve order processing for faster and more accurate transactions.
- Provide real-time data for better inventory and sales management.
- Enhance customer support with streamlined tools for service and engagement.
Drive efficiency for improved tyre fitment & servicing
The tyre fitment and service industry often lags in digital transformation, risking inefficiencies and lost opportunities. Our specialised ERP software is designed to revolutionise tyre retail and service centres, providing a comprehensive solution to manage operations, track inventory, and enhance customer service. Whether for single or multi-site setups, our system empowers businesses to stay ahead in a competitive market.
- Simplify inventory management with re-order alerts and stock control.
- Tracks vehicle history and job cards for seamless customer service.
- Integrate fleet accounts and cross-brand comparisons for better decision-making.
Get clever about liquor retail with our smart industry-specific software
Liquor store retailers face challenges like managing inventory, optimising operations, and making data-driven decisions in a competitive market. Our tailored ERP software simplifies operations with advanced inventory management, seamless POS integration, and robust reporting tools. With features designed specifically for liquor stores, our solution helps businesses enhance customer service, control costs, and drive sustainable growth.
- Optimise inventory with auto re-ordering and multi-bin warehouse control.
- Enhance efficiency with integrated POS, barcode scanning, and real-time analytics.
- Support dynamic promotions and efficient handling of returns and deposits.
User-friendly but powerful in scope
When introducing new systems in the workplace, it's essential for staff members to quickly feel productive. That's why we have collaborated with customers and industry experts to develop systems and interfaces that are not only fast and user-friendly but also reliable, powerful, and innovative.
- Retail employees often have varied technical skills, so our software systems are highly intuitive and easy to learn and navigate.
- Enjoy frictionless sales and provide great customer service with integrated EFT solutions that help you process faster.
- Operate without keying errors, improve reconciliation and ensure rapid receipt of funds.
Real-time inventory management across locations
As your business expands, it's essential to have visibility into how your inventory is distributed across your site or enterprise. Running reports that take days to compile and quickly become outdated is not effective. However, our innovative systems track each item in your inventory in real time, providing you with an instant overview at a glance. Ultimately, using our advanced inter-branch logistics gives you comprehensive control over stock transfers.
- Our software helps you easily manage your inventory through real-time tracking of inventory levels, sales trends, and reordering needs.
- Multi-channel integration synchronisation means all orders received are immediately available for processing.
- Alerts & notifications deliver automated notifications for low-stock or overstock situations, helping you stay profitable while meeting demand.
Specialised point-of-sale functionality
During busy periods, and even when facing unavoidable power cuts, providing customers with a seamless sales experience at the trade counter is essential. We understand this need, which is why we offer the digital tools necessary for fast and secure processing at all times. Our solutions truly enhance your customers' shopping experience, no matter where they are.
- Fast transaction processing to minimise wait times means you can offer customers speed and reliability.
- Integrated apps for ordering in any location allow you to handle sales on tablets or smartphones.
- Support for multiple payment options, including cash, credit, debit and lay-aways.
Integrated CRM tools to help maximise sales opportunities (CRM)
In a competitive marketplace, it's key to strengthen your relationship between existing customers and prospects. With our integrated sales intelligence and CRM software giving you access to insights about your customers' buying behaviour, and much more, you have all the research functionality and management tools to enhance sales team performance.
- Collect and analyse customer data and gain the valuable insights you need to personalise marketing campaigns.
- Reward your repeat customers with ease with our integrated Loyalty solutions.
- Ensure omnichannel success with consistent customer interactions across all physical and digital channels.
Open new markets and revenue streams with integrated eCommerce applications
In today's digital and competitive market, ecommerce is vital. You can access new markets across the world at any time of day and complement your trade activity with an additional sales channel. Our ecommerce systems integrate with your ERP systems, so that any orders made online immediately transfer for onward processing.
- Integrated ecommerce portals synchronise your data with your personalised online trading platform and increase your sales.
- Orders placed online are immediately available for processing and delivery, ensuring you deliver that great customer experience.
Detailed data analytics and reporting at your fingertips
Save time and receive detailed, customised reports about your business with just a click. Our powerful data analysis and reporting tools allow you to respond to events in real-time and assess your reactions. You can make informed decisions without the delays of manual data compilation, which improves performance and drives efficiency.
- Real-time dashboards and detailed reports on sales, inventory, and customer behaviour ensure you are completely on top of your business.
- Closely monitor your sales analytics, with clear visibility of gaps and opportunities.
- Tailor reports for the specific areas of your business with ease and produce them in seconds.
Third party integration made easy
Retailers in the competitive online environment need to be able to integrate with our third-party systems in a seamless fashion. That's why we've developed our systems to offer seamless API connectivity that easily integrates with third-party solutions as your business needs.
- Trade with confidence, running with a digital platform that is future proof and able to scale with you as you grow.
- Barcode scanners and POS hardware mean you can quickly add the utilities that you need in-store to deliver that great customer experience.
Recommended retail software
Perfect for medium to large enterprises, K8 is a sophisticated cloud-based ERP and business management solution that delivers a complete digital strategy for profitable growth.
Key features:
- Streamlined sales process
- Easily analyse your finances
- Make rebate management simple
- Automated invoice processing
- Optimised warehouse management
Our cloud-based ERP solution empowers small to medium enterprises to manage all aspects of their business efficiently. And it's quick to learn for a fast return on investment.
Key features:
- Fast & intuitive processing
- Improved sales & purchasing
- Time-saving stock management
- Powerful reporting & analytics