Having the right POS (point of sale) system is important for any retail business, as it helps manage and process customer transactions effectively. Traditionally, mechanical cash registers have been the system of choice, but touchscreen has been increasing in popularity in recent years for a variety of reasons. 

While it may seem pointless to fix something that isn’t necessarily broken, bringing your company's technology up to speed with modern advances is sure to benefit you and your customers by making their transactional interactions easier and smoother. 

The quickness of transactions is increased with touchscreen, according to Chron, with touchscreen process transactions 20 per cent faster than mechanical tills, meaning there is the potential for 20 per cent more profit to be made in a day's work. 

Touchscreen POS systems also have the added benefit of employee management. With time tracking, IPM (items per minute) tracking and information on which employees were signed in and when, touchscreen systems can help you better manage your team and address any issues with productivity and speed. 

There is also added reliability with touchscreen tills. There are fewer components that can fail, meaning tills are less prone to breaking. With no physical buttons to fall off or become stuck and easier cleaning and maintenance, touchscreen is great for those looking for a more reliable option. 

A touchscreen till system can also be more accessible for customers and employees alike. Using a touchable screen may be an easier option for those with limited mobility in their hands, as well as the screen being customisable in terms of font size and sensitivity. 

This also allows for additional devices such as styluses to be used for added assistance for those less able to use the technology. 

With all these benefits, it isn’t hard to see why so many are making the switch from mechanical to touchscreen. It is more simple, more effective and requires less maintenance overall.