IMPACT OF IMPLEMENTATION OF E-POS MACHINES IN RATION SHOPS – A CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

Abstract

This conceptual paper aims at identifying the impact of the implementation of e-PoS (electronic Point of Sale) machines in ration shops of Kerala. The public Distribution System caters to the distribution of essential commodities through ration shops. The study ended up with the impacts of implementing epos machines in ration shops. The model constructed gives a picture of elements like prevention of illegal sale of ration products, online mode of transactions, electronic recording of transactions, bill generation, and fingerprint recognition. The study can be considered as a starting point upon which further studies on the implementation of the epos system can be built.

Keywords

digitalization, e-PoS, PDS

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To cite this article

Dheera K R. (2020). Impact of Implementation of E-Pos Machines in Ration Shops – A Conceptual Framework. Sparkling International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research Studies, 3(4), 30-43.