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Run Multi-Lane Checkout From a Single
Dashboard.

Zebra barcode scanners deliver sub-second product lookup across 10,000+ SKUs. Certified trade scales feed weight directly into the transaction. Every lane, every till, every cashier visible in real time from one management screen.

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Whole Milk 2L × 3 R72.00
Chicken Breast 0.842kg R118.90
Sourdough 800g R44.50
Loyalty Points Applied -R15.00
Total Due R220.40
BUILT FOR GROCERY

Everything Your Store Needs

Six core capabilities engineered for the unique demands of grocery and supermarket retail.

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High-Speed Scanning

Zebra barcode scanners with full EAN-8, EAN-13, and PLU support. Sub-second product lookup keeps queues short and customers happy, even during peak trading hours.

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Scale Integration

Direct weight capture from certified trade scales. Price-per-kilogram is calculated automatically and passed to the POS. Trigger label printing for pre-packed goods without a second system.

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Inventory Management

Track 10,000+ SKUs without performance compromise. Automated reorder alerts, supplier management, and purchase order generation keep shelves stocked at all times.

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Fresh Department Control

Dedicated configuration for bakery, deli, and produce departments. Sell-by date tracking, variable-weight pricing, and department-level reporting in a single unified system.

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Customer Loyalty Programs

Points accumulation, store card accounts, and personalised promotional pricing. Cashiers look up accounts by card swipe, phone number, or barcode. Discounts apply automatically at checkout.

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Multi-Lane Operations

Centralised head-end with per-cashier tracking and supervisor override capability. Open and close individual lanes independently, monitor all tills in real time from a single management screen.

WHY TIMEWORKS

Built for the
grocery floor.

Other POS systems add grocery as an afterthought. TimeWorks was engineered for high-SKU, high-throughput retail from the ground up, backed by Microsoft SQL for enterprise-grade reliability.

10k+
SKUs Supported
99.8%
Transaction Uptime
25yrs
Industry Experience
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SQL handles 10,000+ products without lag

Microsoft SQL Server is the backbone, not a lightweight file database. Your entire product catalogue stays fast at every lane, every time.

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Zebra scanners for the fastest checkout speeds

First-party Zebra integration means no workarounds or compatibility issues. Scan rates stay consistent whether you are processing 50 or 500 items per transaction.

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Scale-to-POS for deli, bakery, and produce

Weight data flows directly into the transaction. No manual entry, no pricing errors. Your fresh departments run with the same precision as your dry goods lanes.

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Multi-location? Centralised reporting across all stores

Head office views consolidated sales, stock levels, and cashier performance across every branch simultaneously. Push price updates and promotions to all locations in one action.

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Real-Time Lane Monitor

Supervisor dashboard shows all active lanes, current transaction values, and cashier performance without leaving the office.

Active Lanes
8
Hourly Sales
R42k
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Auto-Reorder Alerts

Set minimum stock thresholds per SKU. The system notifies your buyer automatically before shelves run dry.

Stock Coverage 88%
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Loyalty at Checkout

Points earned, promotions applied, and store card balances updated in the same transaction. No separate loyalty terminal needed.

Grocery POS Questions

Common questions from grocery store owners and supermarket managers.

Yes. The Microsoft SQL backend is purpose-built for high-volume retail. Stores with 10,000 or more SKUs experience no performance lag at the till, even during peak trading hours. Product lookups, barcode scans, and price updates all run on the same robust database engine.
Yes. TimeWorks integrates directly with certified trade scales. The POS captures weight data automatically, calculates price-per-kilogram in real time, and can trigger label printing for packaged goods in your bakery, deli, or produce departments.
TimeWorks is optimised for Zebra barcode scanners, which are the industry standard for high-volume grocery retail. The system supports EAN-8, EAN-13, and PLU codes out of the box. Zebra handheld and presentation scanners both connect directly at the checkout lane.
Yes. TimeWorks includes a built-in loyalty engine that supports points accumulation, store card accounts, and personalised promotional pricing. Cashiers can look up customer accounts by card swipe, phone number, or barcode scan, and the system automatically applies earned discounts at checkout.
GET STARTED

Optimise Your Store
Operations.

Speak to a TimeWorks specialist about your grocery or supermarket setup. We assess your lane count, product volume, and fresh department needs before recommending hardware.

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