Why POS Decisions Are Getting Harder — Not Easier

For ERP-centric retailers and distributors, POS is no longer just a front-end checkout tool. It sits directly in the middle of inventory accuracy, financial posting, customer experience, licensing costs, offline risk, and long-term scalability.

As businesses grow, the questions around POS stop being about features and start being about risk, volume, and long-term viability.

This article answers the most common — and most critical — questions retailers are asking as they plan for POS in 2026 and beyond.

Are There Any Limitations on the Number of Locations or Workstations?

No. Kensium POS does not impose limits on the number of stores, locations, or workstations.

The platform is designed for multi-location, high-volume environments where centralized inventory, pricing, and customer data must scale without artificial constraints.

Shared inventory scenarios — including visibility, reservation, and allocation across locations — are supported and reviewed based on real operational requirements.

Do POS Transactions Impact Acumatica Licensing?

The number of POS registers, stores, or locations does not impact Acumatica license counts.

What matters is concurrent API usage, which is influenced by:

• Number of active users

• Transaction volume and transaction types

• Peak concurrency periods

As volume grows, additional concurrent API users may be required to avoid throttling. Licensing should always be sized based on actual usage patterns, not assumptions.

Is Kensium POS Multicurrency?

Yes. Kensium POS uses a base-currency model, consistent with ERP best practices.

• A base currency is defined in POS

• Exchange rates are managed by the customer

• Financial posting remains consistent and auditable

This applies to both current and future versions of Kensium POS.

Can POS Invoices Be Created in a Non-Base Currency?

Multicurrency scenarios are supported through configuration and ERP-aligned transaction design.

Specific invoice-level behavior depends on Acumatica’s currency setup and financial posting rules, which are typically finalized during solution design to ensure accounting compliance.

Can PSL or Kensium Perform POS Demos for Specialized Industries?

Yes.

Both PSL and Kensium can perform POS demonstrations tailored to specific industries, including jewelry and specialty retail.

Demos focus on real workflows — inventory handling, pricing, register operations, and ERP posting — rather than generic feature tours.

Does Kensium POS Support Spanish Language and Localization?

Yes — at the platform level.

All core functionality is built to be localization-ready. Spanish language support is planned, with broader multilingual support addressed in a future phase.

The current focus is on delivering a modern, scalable architecture so additional languages can be introduced cleanly as business needs evolve.

What Happens to the Café Menu in the New POS Platform?

The Café Menu will remain supported in Kensium POS version 5.x with no immediate changes.

Expected timeline:

• Current version supported through 2026 and most of 2027

• Café Menu functionality evolves in a future POS phase

• Availability in the modernized POS is expected in early 2027

This phased approach ensures stability while modernization continues.

Can Kensium POS Automatically Create and Confirm Shipments in Acumatica?

Yes.

• FI (carry-out invoice) transactions automatically create shipments

• Shipment confirmation can be scheduled using Acumatica’s native automation

• Orders requiring fulfillment follow Acumatica’s standard workflow

This keeps POS, fulfillment, and financial posting fully aligned inside the ERP.

How Are POS Transactions Stored in Acumatica?

Two models are supported:

• One-to-one posting: Every POS transaction becomes an Acumatica transaction

• Roll-up posting: Up to 100 POS transactions can be consolidated into a single Acumatica invoice

Roll-up posting is commonly used in high-volume retail to reduce ERP transaction load while preserving financial accuracy.

Can Kensium POS Restrict Customers to an Approved Item List?

Not currently.

This requirement varies significantly by business model and customer type. Kensium is open to reviewing specific use cases to determine whether this can be addressed through configuration or future enhancement.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is Kensium POS a standalone system or ERP-native?
A: Kensium POS is designed for ERP-centric environments and integrates natively with Acumatica, ensuring real-time inventory, financial posting, and fulfillment workflows.

Q: Does Kensium POS support offline transactions?
A: Yes. Offline resilience is a core design principle, allowing transactions to continue even when connectivity is unavailable.

Q: Will existing customers need new hardware for the modernized POS?
A: In most cases, no. Hardware requirements depend on deployment and use case, but the modernization effort prioritizes continuity wherever possible.

Q: Can Kensium POS scale across multiple stores and regions?
A: Yes. The platform is built for multi-location, high-volume retail and distribution environments.

Q: Is Kensium POS suitable for B2B, B2C, or hybrid models?
A: Yes. Kensium POS supports B2C, B2B, and hybrid commerce models with ERP-backed pricing, inventory, and customer rules.

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If your POS is becoming a constraint instead of a growth enabler, it may be time to rethink the architecture.

Kensium POS is built for ERP-centric retailers that need stability, scale, and long-term flexibility — without bolt-ons or workarounds.

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Watch the Webinar: What’s Next for Kensium POS

This article is based on questions raised during our January 2026 webinar, where we walked through the modernization roadmap, architecture changes, and what customers should expect next.

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The Bottom Line

POS decisions in 2026 are no longer about checkout speed alone. They’re about ERP alignment, scalability, and long-term risk reduction.

Kensium POS is being modernized to meet those demands — giving retailers confidence that today’s decisions won’t limit tomorrow’s growth.