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Postas Launches POS+ BI Lite

Postas Co., Ltd., headquartered in Chuo-ku, Tokyo, is excited to announce the introduction of its new service, POS+ BI Lite, commencing on July 29, 2026. This innovative tool provides store managers with a straightforward way to access and analyze critical store management data directly from their smartphones, anytime and anywhere.

Overview of POS+ BI Lite

POS+ BI Lite is built on the existing store management analysis service, POS+ BI powered by EBILAB, launched by Postas in 2020. The service focuses on selecting the most vital performance indicators necessary for store operators, allowing them to effortlessly monitor and analyze data in real-time. It provides essential insights such as sales figures, customer count, average spending, and gross profit, along with simple analyses based on year-over-year comparisons, days of the week, and time slots. Moreover, with integrated AI capabilities, the system can predict customer traffic and align store performance data with industry trends, generating actionable strategies and recommendations—all via a single smartphone device.

Addressing Market Needs

In the fast-paced environment of retail management, the ability to obtain timely insights such as sales and customer numbers is crucial for decision-making related to inventory management, staff scheduling, and marketing strategies. However, many store owners and managers juggle multiple responsibilities like customer service, cooking, and staff management, making it challenging to find time to analyze data on a computer. POS+ BI Lite addresses this issue by delivering critical information directly to the palm of their hands, helping stakeholders make informed decisions based on real-time data.

Key Features of POS+ BI Lite

1. Real-Time Performance Indicators: Users can easily check critical business metrics such as sales, customer counts, average transaction value, gross profit, and purchase rate. The system allows analysis over various time periods, including daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly comparisons, accommodating both individual store and aggregate analysis.

2. Automated Sales Notifications via LINE: By linking with customers' LINE accounts, users can receive automatic sales updates, allowing them to stay informed about their store's performance even while on the go, without the need to access a computer.

3. Multidimensional Simplified Analysis: The service enables detailed analysis of various metrics like cost rate, average dwell time, as well as customer demographics. Users can specify time frames for comparisons or conduct store-specific assessments across their entire portfolio.

4. Precise Customer Forecasting: Based on historical data, the platform utilizes proprietary algorithms to make high-accuracy predictions for customer traffic. This feature aids in optimizing inventory and shifts based on projections spanning today, tomorrow, and up to a year ahead.

5. AI-Driven Sales Strategy Recommendations: To boost operational efficiency, the service employs AI to suggest strategic actions based on daily sales data, industry trends, and store-specific insights.

6. AI Camera for Foot Traffic Analysis: As an optional feature, AI cameras can be installed at entrances and within stores to visualize pedestrian traffic, helping to enhance layout and operational strategies based on real-time data.

Target Scenarios for Usage

• - Store owners who spend significant time away from their outlets and wish to monitor business metrics remotely.
• - Area managers needing to oversee multiple stores and consolidate data via smartphone.
• - Store managers requiring accurate forecasting for staff scheduling and inventory decisions.
• - Business leaders wanting to receive instant sales updates through LINE to issue immediate operational directives.

Service Overview

• - Service Name: POS+ BI Lite
• - Industries Served: Restaurant and Retail
• - Key Features: Performance metric analysis, simplified analytics, LINE notifications, customer forecasting, AI insights, foot traffic analysis
• - Pricing: Initial setup costs begin at 50,000 yen (exclusive of tax), with ongoing monthly fees starting at 3,000 yen (exclusive of tax).
• - Inquiries: For more information, visit Postas Inquiry Page.

About Postas Co., Ltd.

Founded in May 2013, Postas Co., Ltd. has been at the forefront of providing cloud-based mobile POS systems tailored for various sectors, including restaurants, retail, beauty, and healthcare. With a mission to bridge efficiency and hospitality, the company aims to enhance operational processes and let staff focus on exceptional customer service, addressing Japan's pressing labor shortages through innovative technological solutions. Discover more about Postas here.