Manufacturing

Best POS Systems for Manufacturing

Manufacturers primarily deal with B2B invoicing and net terms rather than traditional POS. The right payment system handles large invoices, progress payments, and integrates with ERP systems while supporting occasional showroom or direct sales.

Common Challenges

Large B2B invoice payments
Net terms management
Progress payment tracking
ERP integration needs
International payments
Credit line management
Showroom/direct sales

Must-Have Features

  • B2B invoicing
  • Net terms support
  • ACH payments
  • High transaction limits
  • Customer accounts
  • Payment tracking

Nice-to-Have Features

  • ERP integration
  • International payments
  • Credit management
  • Showroom POS
  • Customer portal

Frequently Asked Questions

Do manufacturers need POS systems?

Most B2B manufacturing uses invoicing and ACH, not traditional POS. If you have a showroom, factory store, or direct-to-consumer sales, add a simple POS (Square). Core B2B billing usually stays in ERP/accounting software.

How do manufacturers handle large payment collection?

B2B payments typically use ACH bank transfers (lower fees on large amounts) or wire transfers. Invoice via accounting software (QuickBooks, NetSuite) with ACH payment links. For progress payments, invoice at each milestone.

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