Barcode Scanning on Lumi Point of Sale (POS)

Barcode Scanning on Lumi Point of Sale (POS)

OVERVIEW

Lumi Point of Sale (POS) supports barcode scanning directly through the device camera, allowing users to quickly search and add products to cart without manual entry.

Key Functionalities

  • Scan product barcodes using the in-app camera scanner.

  • Instantly retrieve product details such as price and stock level.

  • Add items to cart automatically once scanned.

  • Flashlight/torch option for low-light environments.


Barcode Management Flow

1. Add Barcode During Product Creation

Flow:

  • Navigate to Inventory - Products - Add Product

  • In the product setup , locate the Barcode field

  •  Scan  the product with a physical Barcode Scanner 

  • System auto-fills the barcode number into the product record

  • Save product to complete setup

Purpose: Ensures that barcode is captured once during initial creation for all future scanning actions.


2. Add/Update Barcode During Restock

Flow:

  • Go to Inventory - Restock 

  • Select a product to update stock

  • Use Scan Barcode option to validate the correct product being restocked

  • Barcode auto-matches the product before quantity update

  • Enter quantity & complete restock

Purpose: Prevents restocking incorrect items and ensures stock accuracy.


3. Add Barcode in Goods Received (GRN)

Flow:

  • Open Goods Received Note (GRN)

  • Select supplier and expected items

  • For each item, use Scan Barcode to match physical item with system record

  • Add received quantity and confirm

  • Submit GRN

Purpose: Confirms that the delivered item matches the PO, reducing supplier & receiving errors.


User Flow on Sell

  1. Open Store on Sell

  2. Tap the barcode icon next to the search bar.

  3. The camera scanner opens with an alignment frame.

  4. Align the barcode inside the frame.

  5. The system detects the barcode and returns the product information.

  6. Add product to cart.


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Merchant Benefits

  • Increases Checkout Speed – Faster processing of customer purchases and reduced queue time.

  • Reduces Manual Entry Errors – Eliminates typing mistakes, ensuring correct product and pricing.

  • Improves Staff Efficiency – Sales staff can serve customers faster with minimal training.

  • Better Inventory Accuracy – Ensures the correct product is selected, preventing stock discrepancies.

  • Supports Modern Retail Experience – Enhances professional image and improves customer satisfaction.

Why It Matters

  • Retail and pharmacy businesses handle thousands of products, making manual lookup slow and error-prone. With barcode scanning, merchants can operate like modern supermarkets and pharmacies, improving speed and accuracy.

  • Enables mobile and flexible selling, especially for businesses without hardware scanners or for sales outside the store.

  • Helps businesses scale by automating routine checkout processes, building trust and improving operational control.

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