In the quest for sustainability, the hospitality industry faces significant challenges such as energy consumption, waste management, sustainable sourcing, and guest education.
To address these issues, a collaborative effort is required from hospitality establishments, suppliers, and customers.
One often overlooked solution lies within the Electronic Point of Sale (EPoS) system.
How can an EPoS contribute to sustainability?
There are four ways Uniware’s EPoS system can contribute to your sustainability goals, enabling you to make a positive environmental impact while maximising efficiency and profitability.
1. Energy Savings
Uniware’s EPoS system functionality and actively promote energy savings. With hardware and software designs focused on reducing electricity consumption, Uniware offers low energy displays and processors with built-in power management features.
Our automatic terminal shutdown during periods of inactivity, minimise power usage, particularly during overnight idle periods. Additionally, the energy-efficient Aures kiosk, designed with a heat-dissipating aluminium chassis, operates continuously without excessive power consumption. By leveraging these energy-saving features, businesses can conserve energy, reduce costs.
2. Data Analysis for Waste Reduction
EPoS systems provide invaluable data analysis capabilities that can help identify areas of waste and reduce unnecessary expenditures. Uniware’s advanced reporting features enable businesses to access comprehensive sales reports, product performance metrics, and customer behaviour insights.
By analysing this data, businesses can identify sales patterns and make informed decisions about operations, such as adjusting opening times to minimise waste during low-activity periods. By aligning business hours with peak demand, businesses can optimise their operations, reduce expenses, and minimise waste associated with idle periods.
3. Reduction in Paper Usage
Uniware’s EPoS system offers practical solutions to reduce reliance on paper receipts and printed materials. With our Upay app or if the customer email address is known, you can opt to email receipts directly to your customers.
Not only does this save paper, but it also provides your customers with a convenient way to access their full statement within the app. By embracing this digital approach, you can actively contribute to reducing paper usage and minimising your environmental footprint.
Additionally, Uniware’s scan-order-pay solution and self-serve kiosks for food ordering replace traditional printed menus with interactive digital interfaces, eliminating the need for paper menus and related waste.
By embracing these digital alternatives, businesses actively contribute to reducing paper consumption and minimising their environmental footprint.
4. Efficient Inventory Management
Uniware’s EPoS cloud portal system provides businesses with visibility into inventory levels and sales data. This empowers businesses to make data-driven decisions regarding order quantities and timing, minimising the risk of overstocking and waste.
By analysing historical sales data and predicting customer demand accurately, businesses can optimise their inventory management processes. This proactive approach ensures products are sold before expiration or obsolescence, reducing waste and maximising profitability.
By leveraging energy-saving features, businesses can reduce electricity consumption and costs. The data analysis capabilities help identify areas of waste and optimise operations, while the reduction in paper usage minimises environmental impact. By embracing Uniware’s EPoS system, businesses can contribute to a sustainable future while enhancing efficiency and profitability.
