What POS Software does for a logistics company
A POS rings up each sale, takes M-Pesa and cash, prints a receipt and updates stock in one step. For a logistics company, the value shows up exactly where the work is hardest.
Logistics companies track shipments, warehouse inventory, fleet status and delivery confirmations. Logistics margins come from service fees and volume discounts.
Shippers and consignees expect transparency and timely delivery. Veira handles that as part of the same sale, so compliance is not a separate evening job.
Logistics Companies run differently, and the software should too
A generic till misses the details that decide whether a logistics company makes money. These are the ones that matter:
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The daily reality
Shipment tracking across multiple points. POS Software built for a logistics company turns that into a number you can act on, and you also sell in seconds on a phone, tablet or the free Veira terminal.
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Where the margin leaks
Warehouse inventory management. POS Software built for a logistics company turns that into a number you can act on, and you also take Buy Goods, Paybill and Pochi la Biashara payments at the till.
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What slows the counter
Vehicle fleet maintenance. POS Software built for a logistics company turns that into a number you can act on, and you also keep selling offline and sync the moment the network returns.
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What buyers expect
Customer communication. POS Software built for a logistics company turns that into a number you can act on, and you also file a compliant eTIMS invoice on every sale automatically.
What to look for in POS Software for a logistics company
- Offline mode that keeps the queue moving during outages. This matters for a logistics company because of shipment tracking across multiple points.
- M-Pesa built in so payments reconcile themselves. This matters for a logistics company because of warehouse inventory management.
- eTIMS filing included, not a paid add on. This matters for a logistics company because of vehicle fleet maintenance.
- Live reports you can open from your phone. This matters for a logistics company because of customer communication.
A notebook and a basic till, or Veira
| Notebook or basic till | Veira | |
|---|---|---|
| Counting stock | By hand, rarely matches the shelf | Live by item, branch and value |
| M-Pesa at the counter | Checked on a separate phone | Matched to each sale automatically |
| eTIMS invoices | Typed in later, if at all | Filed on every sale, even offline |
| Knowing your numbers | A monthly guess | Live margin and takings on your phone |
A real logistics company example
A Nairobi logistics company handling 100 shipments daily cannot track warehouse stock, delivery status or fleet maintenance.
- Shipment tracking across multiple points.
- Warehouse inventory management.
- Vehicle fleet maintenance.
- Sell in seconds on a phone, tablet or the free Veira terminal.
- Take Buy Goods, Paybill and Pochi la Biashara payments at the till.
- Keep selling offline and sync the moment the network returns.
Every sale on Veira files a compliant KRA eTIMS invoice, online or offline. Shippers and consignees expect transparency and timely delivery.
A POS rings up each sale, takes M-Pesa and cash, prints a receipt and updates stock in one step. Here is what that looks like with Veira:
- Sell in seconds on a phone, tablet or the free Veira terminal
- Take Buy Goods, Paybill and Pochi la Biashara payments at the till
- Keep selling offline and sync the moment the network returns
- File a compliant eTIMS invoice on every sale automatically
Related questions
Frequently asked questions
Is POS Software hard to set up for a logistics company?
Does it keep working offline?
Does it handle M-Pesa for a logistics company?
Is it KRA eTIMS compliant?
How much does POS Software cost for a logistics company in Kenya?
Can it run more than one logistics company?
Based on KRA eTIMS regulations and interviews with 5,000+ Kenyan businesses
Whether you run one logistics company or several across Kenya, Veira gives you point of sale that fits the trade instead of fighting it. Book a free demo and see it work with your own freight forwarding and consolidation.