Are there common Merchandising computer systems?

Are there common Merchandising computer systems?
I am doing a research project for my College Marketing Class and need a little better understanding of the large Retail Store Merchandising or Inventory computer systems. I see inventory clerks all the time walking around with those large “scanners” where they scan merchandise all day for inventory. Is there a particular manufacture of those scanners that has the market cornered? When I’ve seen them, they all seem to be made by the same company. What system does that scanner talk to when it gets put back in it’s “docking station”? Does it have a seriel connection, USB? What? Does that scanner basically report back to a large database program? If so, does anyone know if there is a common program out there that has the market cornered for the large retailers such as Supermarkets, Home Improvement Store and large discount retailers? I realize these are pretty detailed questions, but any help would be sooo much appreciated!!

Kind Regards,

David Dean

Best answer:

I Do not know the name of the software program.
I do know that one major device company used around here (Alabama) is Symbol Brand Devices. They use a wireless connection in the store which sends data to a server that sends information via satellite to the Home Office and or Distribution Center. All of the Point of sale terminals include data in this report, especially to the DC. When you sell 5 shirts you need 5 more. A bit more complex, but thats the Idea.

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