The hardware store POS that handles stock, quotes, and sales
Stock tracking, quotations, invoices & M-Pesa — one system.
NinoPOS helps hardware stores track thousands of SKUs, create quotations for contractors, manage supplier purchases, and accept M-Pesa payments. From a single shop to a multi-branch hardware chain.
Running a hardware store today
- No visibility into stock levels
- Lost quotations for bulk buyers
- Manual tracking of customer due payments
- Stockouts of fast-moving items
- No record of warranty periods
Running a hardware store on NinoPOS
- Real-time stock for every SKU
- Professional quotations that convert to invoices
- Track customer credit and due payments
- Auto-reorder before stock runs out
- Warranty tracking for power tools
Everything your hardware store actually needs
Purpose-built tools — not a generic POS with the wrong defaults.
Stock Tracking
Track every tool, material, and electrical item with SKU, barcode, and real-time stock levels.
- SKU tracking
- Barcode scanning
- Multi-unit
- Serial numbers
Quotations & Invoices
Create quotations for contractors and convert them to invoices with one click.
- Professional quotes
- One-click convert
- PDF export
- WhatsApp share
Fast POS Checkout
Scan barcodes or search by product name. Accept cash, M-Pesa, card, or bank transfer.
- Barcode scanning
- M-Pesa integration
- Split payments
- Quick search
Customer Management
Track contractors, walk-in customers, and their purchase history and credit limits.
- Customer profiles
- Credit limits
- Due tracking
- Purchase history
Hardware Reports
Daily sales, top products, profit & loss, stock valuation, and customer due reports.
- Sales by product
- Profit per item
- Customer due
- Stock alerts
How a hardware store runs on NinoPOS
From the first order of the day to the closing report — one workflow, one screen.
1. Check stock
Review low-stock alerts and fast-moving items.
2. Receive deliveries
Receive stock from suppliers with batch/serial numbers.
3. Create quotations
Send professional quotes to contractors and bulk buyers.
4. Sell at POS
Fast checkout with barcode scanning and payment collection.
5. Track customer due
Monitor outstanding balances and collect payments.
6. Review profit
Daily sales, expenses, and profit & loss report.
Local payments, currencies, and connectivity — sorted out of the box
Every hardware store on NinoPOS gets M-Pesa Daraja, multi-currency, full offline mode, and WhatsApp customer messaging without a single plugin or add-on.
- M-Pesa Daraja STK push for instant payments
- TZS, KES, UGX, RWF, USD — multi-currency invoicing
- Offline mode for areas with unstable internet
- WhatsApp for receipts, reminders, and orders
- Local tax (VAT) reporting baked in
Frequently asked questions
Specific to hardware store operations.
Can NinoPOS track serial numbers for power tools?
Yes. You can enable serial number tracking for any product. Each unit gets a unique serial number for warranty and traceability.
Does it support quotations for contractors?
Yes. Create professional quotations and convert them to invoices with one click. Track quotation status and follow up.
Can I manage multiple hardware branches?
Yes. NinoPOS supports multi-store management with consolidated reporting across all branches.
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