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What is LS Retail?
What is Jesta Vision Suite?
Integrations Supported
Integrations Supported
API Availability
API Availability
Pricing Information
Pricing Information
Supported Platforms
Supported Platforms
Customer Service / Support
Customer Service / Support
Training Options
Training Options
Company Facts
Organization Name
LS Retail
Date Founded
1986
Company Location
Iceland
Company Website
www.lsretail.com
Company Facts
Organization Name
Jesta I.S.
Date Founded
1968
Company Location
Canada
Company Website
www.jestais.com
Categories and Features
Furniture Store
Created by LS Retail, LS Central serves as a comprehensive POS and retail management solution tailored for furniture and home goods retailers with physical showrooms, stores, and online platforms. This software allows users to efficiently manage inventory and special requests for bespoke furniture, offering a variety of options for materials, colors, dimensions, and finishes. Users can easily access pricing information, lead times, and delivery updates, while also monitoring orders from the moment they are reserved until their final delivery. The system enables the sourcing of customer orders from various locations, including stores, warehouses, and suppliers, with options for in-store pickup or home delivery. Additionally, it facilitates purchasing and restocking processes with tools designed to maintain budget control. LS Central integrates retail locations with eCommerce functionalities to track product availability, manage customer orders, and handle cross-channel returns based on specific configurations and connectors. Furthermore, the software includes the Bookings feature, enabling users to arrange design consultations or workshops directly from the POS system. It also provides tools for managing sales commissions and configuring pricing and promotions at both the individual store and group levels.
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Kitchen Display Systems
The Kitchen Display System (KDS) for LS Central efficiently directs POS orders to the appropriate food preparation stations. Each display can be customized with specific information and layouts, allowing for the organization of dishes by course and urgency. It clearly differentiates between dine-in, drive-thru, takeaway, and delivery orders, while also highlighting any allergies, modifications, and special requests associated with each order. By utilizing pre-set preparation times, the system ensures that items with varying cooking durations are ready simultaneously. Staff members have the ability to access order details and mark tasks as complete, and servers can easily track the status of orders from the POS system. Orders can be sent to kitchen printers based on preference, and the WebKDS feature accommodates custom integrations with other kitchen technologies, including robotics. A component of the LS Central suite created by LS Retail, this system is designed to serve a variety of food service establishments such as restaurants, cafes, bakeries, delis, and hotel dining areas.
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Pharmacy Inventory Management
LS Central for pharmacies, designed by LS Retail, integrates point-of-sale systems with retail management and inventory control across various pharmacy outlets. It facilitates seamless inventory transfers, restocking, and the management of expiration dates. Users can monitor stock levels across multiple locations, move products between stores, and automate restocking processes based on specific items, product categories, or store locations. The system allows for product searches based on criteria like ATC group, dosage strength, classification, and daily dosage. It enables tracking of medication expiration and recall notifications. The pharmacy module, along with necessary local adaptations, allows for the management of prescription dispensing in conjunction with over-the-counter sales and other retail transactions, all conducted through a single POS system. Additionally, it supports dispensing robots that communicate via the WWKS2 protocol. Health service appointments can also be scheduled through LS Central. Please note that dispensing features and regulatory compliance may vary based on localized solutions tailored to specific countries.
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Point of Sale
LS Central is a comprehensive point-of-sale and operations system crafted by LS Retail for businesses in the mid-market and enterprise sectors that operate across multiple locations, countries, or sales channels. It caters to a variety of industries, including retail, hospitality, healthcare, and fuel stations. Employees can efficiently handle transactions such as sales, returns, gift card processing, and loyalty rewards directly at the POS. The platform allows for centralized management of products, pricing, and promotional campaigns, with the flexibility to apply distinct rules by store or group. Users can select from various options including staffed POS systems, mobile POS, self-checkout solutions, self-ordering kiosks, or the innovative ScanPayGo feature. An optional offline POS capability ensures that local transactions can continue during internet disruptions, with synchronization of sales data once connectivity is restored; however, online functionalities and card processing are contingent on specific configurations. LS Central enhances Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and integrates seamlessly with other enterprise ERP systems via CentralConnect, which is provided and supported by LS Retail. Businesses can also expand their system by adding modules as their needs evolve.
Retail Management
LS Central, created by LS Retail, is a comprehensive retail management solution designed for mid-sized and large retailers who operate both physical stores and online platforms. It allows users to oversee various aspects such as purchasing, inventory management, replenishment, allocation, transfers, pricing strategies, promotions, and loyalty programs across different locations. Retailers can tailor their product assortments by individual store or by groups based on brand or geographic area. The system seamlessly integrates Point of Sale (POS) transactions with inventory and financial management, utilizing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. For businesses using SAP S/4HANA, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations, CentralConnect offers integration capabilities, all managed and supported by LS Retail. Additionally, operators can enhance their system with eCommerce functionalities, staff management tools, analytics, restaurant management, or service booking features as required.
Retail POS Systems
LS Central is a comprehensive retail point-of-sale system designed for specialty shops, department stores, and multi-location retail chains. Store associates can easily scan items, check inventory across different locations, implement mix-and-match promotions, utilize loyalty rewards, and handle transactions for gift cards, returns, and customer orders. The software offers centralized management of product variants like size and color, with pricing and promotional strategies adjustable by store or group. It features various checkout options, including staffed registers, mobile POS, self-service checkout, and the ScanPayGo functionality, all integrated into a single platform. Additionally, an optional offline POS feature enables sales to continue during internet disruptions, though certain functions reliant on connectivity and card payment may vary based on the configuration. Created by LS Retail, LS Central is versatile enough to cater to diverse sectors, including fashion, furniture, electronics, sporting goods, and a range of mixed retail and hospitality environments.
Categories and Features
AI-Powered Supply Chain Management
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Apparel Management
Catalog Management
Effortlessly manage, update, and create your B2B product catalog with Jesta’s Catalogue Management module. Highlight your products by color, size, and more, ensuring your retail clients receive all the essential details for informed purchasing choices. Showcase important product information, including images, descriptions, prices, and SKUs, customized for each brand. Jesta’s platform enables you to craft templates and modify the catalog’s design seamlessly. Product information is consistently synced with other Vision Sourcing & Demand modules, guaranteeing accuracy and timeliness. In just a few clicks, you can produce a digital catalog by choosing a cover, layout, and selecting the products you want to feature. If print is your preference, the system allows you to easily create high-quality printed catalogs with the touch of a button. With Jesta Catalogue Management, enhance your product display and cater to the requirements of your B2B clientele.
Demand Planning
Demand Prediction Foresee customer requirements across wholesale, retail, and direct-to-consumer platforms with Jesta’s Demand Prediction feature. By examining historical sales data and recognizing trends, it forecasts future demand, whether for the upcoming season or the year ahead. This feature guarantees that supply meets demand, while also proactively notifying users of possible shortages in raw materials or finished products. Seamlessly integrated with Jesta’s Material Resource Planning (MRP), it monitors incoming orders and shipping schedules, reducing warehouse inventory duration and streamlining processes. Advanced business intelligence tools offer enhanced insights into purchasing behaviors, allowing for value-added functionalities such as suggesting new products or preparing stock for expected orders. With Jesta’s Demand Prediction, you can optimize your inventory management, enhance delivery efficiency, and boost customer satisfaction.
Distribution ERP
Enhance your inventory turnover using Jesta’s Allocation & Distribution ERP system. By examining localized demand and sales patterns, you can assign products to channels where they are likely to sell quickly and efficiently, particularly for items with short life cycles, thereby boosting your revenue. Jesta provides full flexibility for your allocation needs, from initial distributions to end-of-season adjustments. Effortlessly manage inventory distribution from warehouses, advanced shipment notifications (ASN), or purchase orders (POs). The platform offers allocation recommendations based on previous sales data, store clusters, or adaptable parameters like minimum and maximum levels, weeks of supply, or fill-to thresholds. Take charge of your inventory management and refine your allocation strategies with Jesta’s cutting-edge solution.
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EDI
Enhance your B2B transactions with Jesta's Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) solution. This system allows for the automatic transmission of purchase orders, invoices, and Advance Shipment Notifications (ASN) between supply chain partners, effectively removing the cumbersome manual processes that are often fraught with delays and inaccuracies. Jesta's EDI streamlines the communication flow between wholesalers and retailers, resulting in quicker and more precise order fulfillment. It manages everything from validating order information and identifying discrepancies to dispatching ASNs and digital invoices, ensuring every task is completed electronically. Retailers receive timely inventory updates, which boosts overall supply chain efficiency. By utilizing EDI, wholesalers can fulfill retailer demands for smooth transactions, fostering robust partnerships. Renowned brands such as Perry Ellis and Puma trust Jesta's system for managing SKUs, navigating customized partner programs, and collaborating with top North American retailers. With Jesta EDI, you can speed up transactions, minimize errors, and enhance your supply chain performance.
ERP
Innovative ERP & Master Data Management Jesta's ERP platform equips retailers with a cohesive solution to handle a wide array of data requirements, covering everything from product categorizations and supplier information to e-commerce, financial management, and inventory control. Specifically tailored for businesses in fashion, footwear, and accessories, it features a comprehensive master data management system to enhance operational efficiency. Your Definitive Data Hub In contrast to fragmented systems, Jesta's ERP consolidates both operational and transactional information into a single, easily accessible repository. This integration guarantees data accuracy, uniformity, and real-time accessibility, fostering greater efficiency and enabling data-driven decision-making. Insight-Driven Strategies Jesta's ERP provides a worldwide perspective with organized, cohesive data. The incorporation of AI and sophisticated analytics reveals actionable insights that can refine operations, elevate customer experiences, and enhance overall performance. Revolutionize your data management and utilization with Jesta's state-of-the-art ERP solution.
Fashion Design
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Inventory Control
MRP
Utilize Jesta’s Material Resource Planning (MRP) module for meticulous management of your sourcing, production, and delivery processes. Identify the necessary materials, ascertain the required quantities, and take into account production schedules and potential setbacks to keep manufacturing on track. Clearly defined milestones for product availability facilitate seamless operations. The multi-faceted MRP module from Jesta synchronizes supply with demand through sophisticated assessments of customer requirements and resource availability. Its automated calculations optimize material sourcing and production strategies, considering lead times and delays to ensure your products are ready when required. When integrated with Jesta’s Demand Forecasting module, you can effectively predict customer demands. By automating the timing of purchases and delivery plans, businesses can improve customer satisfaction while minimizing excess inventory expenses. Jesta MRP: intelligent planning, streamlined production.
Order Management
Optimize your omnichannel order fulfillment with Jesta's advanced Order Management System (OMS). This innovative solution enables dynamic product sourcing from a variety of locations including vendors, distribution centers (DCs), third-party logistics (3PL) providers, and retail locations, ensuring the most efficient fulfillment process. With smart features like order rerouting and splitting, handling complex multichannel orders becomes a breeze. Jesta's OMS boasts seamless integration with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Point-of-Sale (POS) interfaces, Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) platforms, e-commerce sites, and online marketplaces. It provides real-time insights into worldwide inventory levels and customizable rules that enhance omnichannel fulfillment from the point of origin to the end customer. Automatically prioritize orders for the quickest fulfillment using methods such as Endless Aisle, stock transfers, dropshipping, DTC, or Buy Online, Pickup In Store (BOPIS). Boost customer satisfaction with prompt and precise order processing along with efficient payment completion. Effectively oversee purchase orders, production timelines, deliveries, and additional operations.
Point of Sale
Streamline operations, enhance sales, and elevate customer interaction. Jesta’s Unified Commerce Omni Store solution goes beyond a simple sales platform, offering powerful sales functionalities for your front-end operations, comprehensive operational tools for the back-end, and customer engagement features that surpass expectations. With Jesta’s Master Data Management, you gain immediate access to enterprise-wide and store inventory, cross-channel orders, and customer profiles, all in real-time at both the POS and mPOS. The user-friendly, feature-rich interface empowers staff to handle various tasks and requests seamlessly. Multiple transaction types can be processed in one smooth step without interruption. Experience quick, secure, and adaptable management of inventory, sales, returns, omni-orders (including BOPIS and BORIS), special orders, layaways, endless aisle options, line busting, integrated loyalty programs, gift cards, customer insights, upselling opportunities, and much more!
Procurement
Enhance your supply chain efficiency with Jesta's Sourcing & Procurement module. Achieve complete transparency over purchase orders, delivery schedules for materials, and production timelines, ensuring that current orders and future demand are perfectly synchronized. Wholesalers can maintain a competitive edge by monitoring various procurement pathways and gathering detailed shipment information based on style, color, size, and other attributes. This meticulous approach improves production forecasts, differentiates offerings, and maximizes profitability. Additionally, Jesta’s solution tracks costs related to materials, labor, overhead, and procurement, facilitating precise calculations of profits and margins. Anticipate customer needs, streamline processes, and improve operational efficiency with Jesta's Sourcing & Procurement module.
Product Lifecycle Management
Retail ERP
Simplify the complexities of purchasing, planning, finances, inventory, and warehousing with Jesta's Merchandising ERP. This comprehensive solution enhances your return on investment by centering your retail approach around the consumer. As modern shoppers engage through various channels, achieving unified commerce is crucial for success across all platforms. Jesta’s ERP converts customer insights—including purchase history, social interactions, geographic data, and preferences—into practical behavioral segments. Advanced AI and machine learning technologies offer enriched insights, leading to more informed decisions in planning, pricing, and stock allocation. With automated suggestions, the system enhances opportunities for cross-selling and up-selling, ultimately increasing your profit margins. Enhance your accounting practices with streamlined financial automation, optimize your warehouse procedures, and improve your approach to seasonal inventory management. Powerful analytics centralize data from various sources, refining your merchandising tactics and accelerating your ROI. Revolutionize your operations with Jesta’s Merchandising ERP.
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Retail Management
Unite your workforce, processes, and product management to enhance efficiency across your enterprise and create cohesive experiences that build customer loyalty with Jesta I.S's robust and scalable cloud-based Vision Retail Management Suite. Specifically designed for retailers in the apparel, footwear, and hardgoods sectors, this suite empowers you to harness an all-encompassing commerce platform that integrates key components such as Merchandising ERP and Omni Store. Seamlessly link your corporate office, physical locations, online shop, and warehouse to achieve holistic capabilities and unparalleled visibility, ultimately boosting productivity and minimizing operational challenges. At the core of the suite is Master Data. Take advantage of centralized, real-time information that serves as your definitive reference point. With a singular view of inventory, orders, and customer information, you'll foster better collaboration and make well-informed decisions. The suite encompasses various functions including Buying & Planning, Vendor Management, Inventory Control, Warehouse Operations, Order Management, Comprehensive Store Operations (both POS and mPOS), Accounting & Finance, as well as IT & Data Security.
Retail POS Systems
Streamline operations, enhance sales, and elevate customer engagement. Jesta’s Unified Commerce Omni Store solution transcends a standard point of sale system by delivering powerful sales functionalities for your front-end operations, comprehensive tools for back-end management, and features designed to delight customers and surpass their expectations. With Jesta’s Master Data Management, you gain real-time visibility into enterprise-wide/store inventory, cross-channel orders, and customer profiles right from the POS and mobile POS systems. The interface is designed to be intuitive, rich in features, and user-friendly, empowering associates to manage various tasks and requests seamlessly. Multiple transaction types can be handled effortlessly in one continuous step. Experience quick, secure, and adaptable management of inventory, sales, returns, omni-channel orders (such as BOPIS and BORIS), special orders, layaways, endless aisle options, line busting, unified loyalty programs, gift cards, customer analytics, upselling opportunities, and more!
Sourcing
Enhance your supply chain management with Jesta's Sourcing & Procurement solution. Achieve comprehensive oversight of purchase orders, delivery timelines, and production schedules to ensure optimal synchronization with both current requests and anticipated demand. Wholesalers can maintain a competitive edge by managing various procurement strategies and collecting detailed shipping information categorized by style, color, size, and other attributes. This meticulous approach improves production predictions and aids in product differentiation, ultimately maximizing profit margins. Jesta's platform also tracks expenses related to materials, labor, overhead, and procurement, facilitating precise profit and margin assessments. Stay responsive to customer needs, improve operational workflows, and increase efficiency with Jesta's Sourcing & Procurement module.
Supply Chain Management
Achieve comprehensive, real-time insight into your worldwide supply chain activities, enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and fostering collaboration within your entire network of partners. Utilize Jesta’s cloud-based Vision Supply Chain Management ERP Suite to identify demand trends across various channels, enabling precise planning and forecasting at all organizational levels. Harness AI-driven planning features to generate forward-thinking strategies at the style, color, and size categories, ensuring accurate predictions throughout a product's lifecycle. Stay ahead of demand fluctuations and take proactive measures to prevent stock shortages and excess inventory. Gain visibility and traceability across global sourcing, production (if applicable), and logistics to streamline the procurement of both finished goods and raw materials. Improve direct-to-consumer order fulfillment and manage your inventory more effectively with an integrated Order Management System. Develop a flexible supply chain capable of adjusting to disruptions and meeting evolving demands for quick responses. Incorporate ERP, MRP, WMS, OMS, EDI, and more into your operations.
Vendor Management
Warehouse Management
Enhance your inventory oversight, maximize warehouse capacity, and streamline your pick-pack-ship operations with Jesta’s Warehouse Management System (WMS). Featuring real-time inventory tracking, Jesta’s WMS facilitates smooth inbound and outbound processes while accommodating various product formats, such as hanging, flat, and bulk items. The direct putaway functionality enables staff to swiftly and effectively store incoming stock, synchronizing data seamlessly with your ERP system. When it comes to fulfilling outbound orders, the system guides employees to the optimal picking locations, ensuring prompt deliveries to customers and retail locations, which boosts satisfaction and increases profitability. The mobile application converts devices into scanning tools and GPS navigators, allowing for pick validation and improved operational efficiency, while the desktop version provides role-based security and advanced management features. Regular manual and event-driven cycle counts help maintain precise inventory levels. Additionally, integration with ProShip allows for the quick identification of the most economical shipping carriers directly within the platform.