Custom-Fit Technology

Meeting needs

Utilize the latest in technology through our experience supporting Fortune 500 companies with open, industry-standard, all-in-one price checking/kiosk configurations, designed to meet evolving needs. Direct Source has developed a keen understanding of this technology and a proficiency in integration and support.

Find the best fit by having us closely examine all available possibilities relative to current and future functionality, connectivity, store presence and software. We custom-fit the right price checking technology to meet your needs.

Direct Source delivers the lowest possible solution cost (determined by the cost-of-acquisition and cost-of-ownership). Relative to ownership cost, we look carefully at the range of solutions to provide the functionality, support and defense against failure and flexibility to meet your individual needs with the greatest value.

State laws in Massachusetts and Michigan now stipulate how pricing information shall be available to consumers, including the density of printers to provide hard copies for a customer's selected items. Michigan has already passed a law defining unfair and deceptive practices relative to price disclosure and the exemptions for electronic scanner systems.

The law stipulates:

• At least one scanner for every 5,000 square feet of selling-floor space.
• Certain information needs to be available to consumers. An example of this is price and individual price tags, which require a nearby printer.
• Compliance requirements for electronic scanners.
• Pricing presentations.

Other states are considering similar laws. These legislative requirements dictate certain hardware and software minimums that determine the entry cost for establishing interactive kiosks in a store or across locations.

• Meet regulatory compliance.
• Leverage open system integration and Microsoft/ Intel-based technology.
• Provide access to instant credit, special promotions and product availability.