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Apr 21, 2015

By Stephen Bergeron

mPOS-ible to Define? What Mobile Means in Retail

The term mPOS is bandied about our marketplace constantly these days, but ask what it means, and you'll get some creative answers. As often happens with technology trends, new terms emerge to define the trend, but few people can agree...

Apr 16, 2015

By Stephen Bergeron

Learning to See – Cash Drawer Lean Manufacturing (Blog #6)

The final topic: Achieving the Future State. This is the time to break the Future State Value Stream into steps and set the plan. You will need to have the Future State Value Stream Map in front of you. As...

Apr 1, 2015

By Stephen Bergeron

APG Introduces New mPOS Solution

APG is excited to announce the release of a new mPOS solution idea for stadiums, concession sales, and entrepreneurial hitchhikers. The SportCash™ Carrier (shown below) was designed for specific environments where mobility is a necessity. Lightweight for easy portability, the...

Mar 26, 2015

By Stephen Bergeron

Thin-bility Solutions Draw Attention at EuroCIS

This year's attendance at EuroCIS broke previous records by attracting nearly 9,000 visitors from more than 60 countries. APG Cash Drawer was among the 318 exhibitors at the show, where we had the opportunity to demo products designed specifically for...

Mar 18, 2015

By Stephen Bergeron

APG Webinar: Cash Transactions in Mobile World

On March 5th, APG's V.P. of Global Marketing, Stephen Bergeron presented, "Cash Transactions in a Mobile World" to a group of ScanSource Europe's resellers. An APG Webinar recording is now available. Summary: How we manage cash in the front end...

Mar 17, 2015

By Bob Daugs

Get Ready for EMV

Time is running out for merchants to adopt EMV (EuroPay MasterCard and Visa) standards. Starting Oct. 1, merchant liability for payment card fraud will increase, unless they can process payments with microchip-based cards. They don't have the capability to process...

Mar 2, 2015

By Stephen Bergeron

Learning to see — Cash Drawer Lean Manufacturing (Blog #5)

NOTE: This is the 5th blog of APG's Lean Manufacturing, Learning to See series. Now the fun part of the lean manufacturing journey: The Future State. This really is the fun part because as you eliminate the waste and begin...

Feb 19, 2015

By Stephen Bergeron

Cash Is Still King

Anyone can pay for anything with plastic, but pulling out a wad of cash from your pocket still delivers a sense of gratification no other form of payment can match. Cash is still king, and if you think plastic and...

Feb 13, 2015

By Stephen Bergeron

2015 IT Forecast — Key Takeaways and Findings

A month has past since APG returned from NRF 2015. Retailers of all types and sizes attend NRF to discover the most cutting-edge solutions available to them. Retailers can also attend an array of educational sessions to learn from the...

Jan 26, 2015

By Stephen Bergeron

APG Cash Drawer Featured by Minnesota Business Magazine

Recently APG Cash Drawer was featured in the January issue of Minnesota Business Magazine. Minnesota Business Magazine covers small and midsize companies throughout the state, revealing the successes, challenges, and lessons to be drawn from their experiences. This "Made in...