No queue technology

Many large stores and supermarkets face the problem of queues, especially during rush hour and public holidays, when there are not enough cash registers and the existing ones cannot cope with the load. At such moments, there are dozens of people in queues, customers have to spend a lot of time waiting for an empty cash register, the general atmosphere in the store heats up, and sellers and buyers begin to get nervous and swear. It is clear that such a system does not add a positive image to the store, and upset and angry customers may not return to this store anymore. As a result, it turns out that such an unpredictable phenomenon as a queue reduces the turnover of an enterprise and negatively affects the amount of profit.There are two main ways to avoid queues in the trading floor. The first is to install additional cash registers. However, this is not always economically justified, as there is often a lack of workspace in stores, and using it for cash registers is extremely inefficient. In addition, during normal business hours and on days when there are not many customers, the extra cash desks will be idle, which again will reduce the profitability of the equipment and profit. There is a more progressive way to deal with customer queues - using Queue Busting technology. "hit in turn"). This technology allows you to reduce customer service time, and will avoid such negative queues.The "no queue" technology consists in the allocation of an individual, or several people, who are equipped with a so-called mini POS terminal, namely, the data collection terminal itself, a barcode scanner and a mobile printer. A person approaches customers waiting in line at the checkout and performs a preliminary calculation of the purchase, that is, scans each product, puts it in a separate package, and prints a new label with a barcode indicating the order number and purchase amount. The package is tied so that no new product can be added there and the buyer waits in line at the checkout. At a stationary cash desk, an employee reads a barcode, accepts payment for a purchase, issues a regular check and releases the customer. As a result of such an operation, the customer service time is reduced several times.If we consider the technical side of this technology, then we can say that the work is carried out in strict connection with fixed terminals, in on-line mode. That is, the scanner reads the barcode of the product and instantly transmits the information to the central database. As a result, the "pre-order" created by the preliminary buyer calculation system exists in a common database as a separate folder with the listed goods and their cost. When reading the barcode from a new receipt, the folder is automatically started and closed by the cashier after receiving the money. Of course, there are separate mini-terminals, that is, operating offline, not connected to the central database, but they are less effective because they require a separate connection to the system, which also wastes a lot of time. Offline technologies are in demand because they are cheaper, but many companies have already abandoned them, realizing the inefficiency and inconvenience of the systems. Moreover, both variations have already become almost equal in price.As already mentioned, the set of the preliminary calculation node includes: a data collection terminal, a barcode scanner and a mobile label printer. The data collection terminal is one of the most important elements in the system, it receives, processes and transmits information to the central database. In an on-line system, a special radio access card is integrated into the terminal, which allows the system to communicate with the central system. There are various data collection terminals that differ in the way data is entered, for example, it can be entered via a keyboard, or it can be entered via a scanning screen. When choosing a terminal, make sure that it is mobile, has a large amount of memory, multiple communication ports, is shockproof, waterproof and easy to use. At the same time, it must have a good battery for long-term operation, and be fully Russified. Most terminals come with built-in scanners, which facilitates the design, making it more mobile, and at the same time speeds up the information processing process.As for mobile label printers, they also differ in several characteristics, such as the size and weight of the machine, the width and type of printing, the printing speed and appearance. Some printers can create labels not by thermal printing, but by more reliable and durable thermal transfer printing, however, there is no significant difference in this case, since the main advantage of thermal transfer printing is a longer shelf life of the label itself, and in this case, this advantage is not relevant. Label printers vary in the type of connection to the data acquisition terminal, there is a wireless connection via Bluetooth and a cable connection. In Western countries, there are unified systems with an integrated printer, but in our country, this has not yet been developed. For pre-billing systems, it is best to choose compact printers with a wireless connection. Mobile printers are often equipped with special fasteners on employees' belts or shoulders.Many store owners reject the Queue Busting system, arguing that they do not have a large enough store, or arguing that queues do not do them much harm, because due to pricing policy, customers are willing to wait a little. It is worth clarifying these two misconceptions. Firstly, the technology can also be used in small stores with two or three cash registers, where really large queues form in the evenings or on weekends. In such a situation, having at least one pre-payment terminal would reduce the queue significantly and speed up the customer service process. As for the second misconception, we can say that only an economically and psychologically illiterate person can say that. Since there are constant queues, customers are forced to turn to other stores, albeit more expensive ones. For example, a person returning from work in the evening needs to buy bread, so he would prefer to pay a few rubles more for the goods than to spend forty minutes waiting in line.Currently, Queue Busting systems are quite common throughout Europe, but in our country, still not many have decided to take this step. The main factor limiting the spread of new "queue management" technologies is the high cost of installing systems. On average, it takes several thousand dollars to install one terminal. The price includes the terminal itself, barcode scanner, label printer and software. Therefore, currently only large and progressive trading companies use such technologies. Another reason for the lack of demand for this technology is the conservatism of buyers. Often in our country, all new technologies are initially perceived as "hostile", and are considered by ordinary citizens as an attempt at deception and fraud. In this case, this is due to the fact that with stationary maintenance, all prices are displayed on the screen, and with preliminary maintenance, no, only on the final receipt. Nevertheless, over time, Queue Busting technologies are likely to become widespread, it just takes time, and adjustments may be made for ease of use in our country.… Compatible with All Major VR Devices Oculus, Meta, Pico, Steam VR, and more – https://myhentai.org/vr-games/ ensures compatibility with all leading VR platforms. Start your adventure today!