CBE Forecourt System

Overview

The CBE Forecourt Solution controls all the business functions and services on site through its EPoS system. This system is designed to seamlessly integrate with all third parties and provides full reporting capability including Head Office and Multi-site analysis.

CBE has spearheaded development in the forecourt sector and was first to introduce a fully integrated EPoS solution specifically for forecourts. The company has elevated innovation in this area to a new, even higher level with a plethora of advances and original options in the pipeline.

Key Benefits

CBE Integrated Forecourt offers many benefits, including:

Full wetstock management
Complete control of dry stock and deli operations
Link to all leading fuel cards
Automated dips on tanks
Full valuation and variance reporting
DVR Security link
Link to Codax
Multi-branch and Head Office functionality

Case Study

Case Study - Sweeney Oil

Background

Sweeney Oil is one of the largest and most successful forecourt retailers in Ireland, operating multiple forecourt sites across the country under the Spar Express brand.

Client Requirements

Sweeney Oil management approached CBE to develop a bespoke solution using cutting edge retail technology to assist in managing their business at local and head office level. The required solution needed to be easy to use and encompass the functionality of their existing systems which varied by site. The new system should also provide many added features as part of an integrated system for their growing business.

The company sought a system that would address key objectives, including:

To enable greater overall head office control in managing price, promotions, margin and inventory levels of wet and dry stock, across multiple sites with adjustable levels of autonomous control devolved to local managers.
To provide performance measurement leading to more effective analysis and evaluation on individual and comparative sites based on key performance indicators.
To assist management to be more proactive in managing the business across the store network.
To ensure visibility by head office management of local changes within the system in a timely manner in a real time environment.
To optimise in-store and on-site advertising and promotional opportunities.
To drive greater sales and maximise profit

Why CBE?

CBE worked closely with Sweeney Oil to understand the retailer’s needs and then developed a suitable value added solution in a timely manner. As market leader, the CBE team has a formidable reputation in developing software solutions across the retail sector and was first to market with many innovations, including the first integrated forecourt EPoS solution. This reputation, built over three decades, provided added confidence to the client in finding a bespoke solution within budget and timetable.

CBE Solution

The CBE solution includes the following key elements:

Integration of stand alone elements into EPoS solution, including:
1. Fuel cards
2. Outdoor payment terminal
3. Car wash
4. Gift cards
5. Fuel tank gauges
6. Chip n’ pin
Real time reporting that provides a global view of business, including:
1. Performance and margin comparison between sites
2. Synchronization of store room deliveries to head office
3. Visibility of any changes to price, margin, VAT rates or other selected indicators at each store
4. Visibility of site-by-site wet and dry stock position
Central set-up of promotions
Head office control and synchronization/customisation of till and in-store advertising across all stores
System enables head office to react quickly to local trends and competition

What the client says…

The solution was delivered on time and within budget. It has exceeded the client expectations in supporting the achievement of the company’s objectives.

According to Liam Killeen, Head of Retail Operations, "We approached CBE because of their unique experience in retail technology. We are very impressed by the excellent quality and in-depth functionality delivered through the CBE solution, which is helping us reach our business objectives faster.

We found the CBE team to be very knowledgeable and professional in understanding our needs and delivering a robust, highly integrated solution on time and within budget.

CBE exceeded our expectations with system development, installation and training for our team. The addition of the new system means greater efficiencies, better control and more effective management systems across our store network."

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