Front End System VS Back End System
Did you know that the billing system used by Cashier every time you see it in the store is called the Front End system,
and the billing system used by Accountant every time is the Back End system?
Front End system
is a system that users directly interact with, typically used for inputting data and performing basic functions. In the context of a cashier’s environment, the Point of Sale (POS) system, such as Autocount POS, Storehub, etc., is a typical Front End system. It is used for tasks like billing, purchasing, collecting payments, making payments, and recording inventory.
The functionality of a Front End system dashboard includes:
- Transaction Report: Provides a summary of transactions conducted within a specific period, including sales, purchases, returns, etc.
- Product Management: Allows for the management of products, including adding new products, updating existing ones, setting prices, etc.
- Inventory Management: Enables tracking and management of inventory levels, including stock counts, reordering, and inventory adjustments.
- Customer Management: Facilitates the management of customer information, including creating customer profiles, tracking purchase history, and managing loyalty programs.
- Employee Management: Allows for the management of employee information, including scheduling, payroll, performance tracking, etc.
- Time Card: Tracks employee work hours, breaks, and attendance.
Additionally, data such as Daily Sales/Purchase Report, Monthly Sales/Purchase Report, and Stock Control data can be obtained from the POS system and integrated into the Front End system for comprehensive reporting and analysis.
Back End system
is a system used for processing and managing data, typically not directly interacting with users, but rather supporting the operation of front-end systems. In a business context, accounting software like Emas, Autocount, etc., is often categorized as Back End systems.
These accounting software systems are used to record various aspects of business activities, including:
- Sales: Recording the sources and amounts of sales revenue.
- Cost of Goods Sold: Recording the cost of producing or purchasing goods.
- Gross Profit Margin: Calculating the difference between sales revenue and costs.
- Expenses: Recording various expenses of the business, such as office expenses, labor costs, etc.
- Net Profit/Loss: Calculating the net profit or loss of the business based on sales revenue, costs, and expenses.
- Company Assets: Recording the resources and properties owned by the company.
- Current Assets: Recording assets that can be converted into cash within the short term.
- Liabilities: Recording the debts and obligations of the company.
These back-end systems handle large amounts of data and complex calculations behind the scenes to provide accurate financial information and reports, helping business managers make decisions.
