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Start with workflow
Software evaluation should begin with the operating workflow: inventory intake, retail transactions, compliance reporting, customer records, integrations, analytics, permissions, and support.
Questions to ask
Ask how the system handles state reporting, offline workflows, multi-location inventory, integrations, product catalog updates, user roles, audit logs, implementation, and support response times.
Do not buy only features
The best tool is the one that fits the operator’s process, staff capabilities, reporting requirements, and growth plan.