Blink

Blink POS 1.1.9 | January/February 2025

New Modules

Offline Riders

A new module allows merchants to manage offline riders efficiently.

  • Key Features:
    • Enables manual ride assignment for offline riders.
    • Supports hybrid delivery models with both online and offline riders.
  • Benefits:
    • Increased Flexibility: Allows manual ride assignment when needed.
    • Enhanced Delivery Operations: Ensures orders are fulfilled even when digital tracking is unavailable.

Order Reversal

Customers can now mark completed orders for reversal.

  • Key Features:
    • Merchants can approve or reject reversal requests.
    • Configurable permissions for managing order reversals.
  • Benefits:
    • Improved Customer Flexibility: Allows corrections for erroneous orders.
    • Better Merchant Control: Provides an option to reverse transactions when needed.

New Features

FoodPanda Integration

FoodPanda orders are now integrated directly into BlinkPOS.

  • Key Features:
    • Streamlined order management with FoodPanda.
    • Orders appear in real-time for faster processing.
  • Benefits:
    • Reduced Manual Work: Eliminates the need for manual order entry.
    • Enhanced Efficiency: Improves order processing speed.

ShopSmart Loyalty Integration

Merchants can now integrate their loyalty programs with ShopSmart.

  • Key Features:
    • Customers can redeem points directly from the POS system.
  • Benefits:
    • Increased Customer Retention: Encourages repeat purchases.
    • Improved Loyalty Incentives: Enhances customer reward experiences.

Branch-Wise Rider Assignment with PowerBI Reports

Merchants can now add branch-wise riders and assign rides with reporting insights.

  • Key Features:
    • This PowerBI report provides real-time tracking and analysis.
    • Merchants can monitor rider performance for commission purposes.
  • Benefits:
    • Better Tracking & Monitoring: Helps with commission-based rider management.
    • Optimized Rider Performance: Provides data-driven insights for delivery improvements.

Activation/Inactivation Controls

Clients can now activate or deactivate branches, vouchers, and third-party channels instead of deleting them.

  • Benefits:
    • Easier Reactivation: Prevents loss of data when disabling features.
    • More Administrative Control: Simplifies status management.
    • Better Operational Flexibility: Enables easier management of promotional offers and branch availability.

New Reporting Features

Several new reports have been introduced for better operational insights. This includes Payment Breakdowns, Item Reports, Day-Wise Order Reports, and more.

  • Benefits:
    • Data-Driven Decision Making: Helps merchants analyze sales trends.
    • Operational Transparency: Ensures comprehensive visibility into business performance.