New Features

Stock Management (Count & Bulk Uploading)

The stock management process has been upgraded to support bulk uploading of stock count items with real-time sync across BlinkPOS.

• Key Features:
  • Bulk upload functionality for stock count items
  • Real-time synchronization with the backend system
• Benefits:
  • IFaster stock updates
  • Improved accuracy in inventory records
  • Streamlined stock-taking across multiple outlets

Day-End Email Summary

Managers and store operators will now receive a day-end email summarizing daily operations on BlinkPOS.

• Key Features:
  • Automated email sent at the end of each day
  • Compact summary of key operational metrics
• Benefits:
  • Clear visibility of daily performance
  • Enables better end-of-day reconciliation
  • Supports data-driven decision-making for the next day

Custom Variation Prices & Labels

A new ‘Label’ field has been added to item variations, enabling custom display names for a more flexible front-end experience.

• Key Features:
  • Custom labels for each variation
  • Independent variation pricing support
• Benefits:
  • Enhanced menu clarity for customers
  • Greater flexibility in pricing and naming
  • Improved control over front-end presentation

Role-Based Access for Open/On-Hold Orders & Manual Discounts

Owners can now control access to “Create New Order” and “Manual Discount” features through the enhanced “Users and Roles” settings in BlinkPOS.

• Key Features:
  • Permission settings for Open/On-Hold order creation
  • Access control for applying Manual Discounts
• Benefits:
  • Tighter control over sensitive actions
  • Reduced risk of unauthorized discounts
  • Customizable access based on staff roles

Branch-Wise POS Fee Configuration

POS fees can now be configured at the branch level, giving owners more granular control through the branch settings in BlinkPOS.

• Key Features:
  • Set POS fees individually for each branch
  • Manage the fee structure directly from branch settings
• Benefits:
  • Flexible fee management across locations
  • Improved financial tracking per branch
  • Greater control over operational costs

New Updates

Updated Receipt Font

The default receipt font has been updated to Courier for enhanced readability and a more consistent appearance across all BlinkPOS receipts.

• Key Features:
  • Standardized Courier font applied to receipts
  • Cleaner layout for printed order details
• Benefits:
  • Improved visual consistency
  • Easier to read for staff and customers
  • Professional, polished presentation

Waiter’s Name & Car Number for Takeaway Orders

BlinkPOS now allows input of the waiter’s name and car number for takeaway orders, similar to dine-in, supporting smoother operations for drive-thru setups.

• Key Features:
  • Add waiter’s name to takeaway orders
  • Enter car number for better order tracking
• Benefits:
  • Enhanced coordination for drive-thru and takeaway
  • Better customer identification and service
  • Consistent data entry across order types

Shift Closure Validation Based on Order Status

Cashiers will no longer be able to close the shift in BlinkPOS if any order is not in a final status (i.e., Rejected or Delivered), ensuring operational completeness.

• Key Features:
  • Validation check before shift closure
  • Enforces final status for all orders
• Benefits:
  • Prevents incomplete order processing
  • Ensures accurate end-of-day reporting
  • Reduces operational discrepancies

Enhanced Analytics & Reporting

BlinkPOS has rolled out multiple reporting enhancements to support deeper operational insights and more informed decision-making.

• Key Features:
  • Wasted Item tracking from Open Orders
  • Tax ID field added in Tax Reports
  • Offline Rider Report for delivery performance
  • Waiter Report for Dine-in performance metrics
  • Product Mix Report for item-level contribution analysis
  • Enhanced Item Report with additional filters and metrics

POS Application Enhancements (Windows + Tablet)

A series of UI and feature updates have been implemented to streamline order-taking and improve the overall POS experience across both Windows and tablet devices.

• Key Features:
  • Auto-hide categories with no items
  • Revised ShopSmart ordering journey
  • Updated receipt font to Courier
  • Print button for temporary slips
  • Support for custom pricing on variations
  • Vouchers now applicable by order type and category
  • Order count visibility in Order Management