Pilot Travel Centers, Largest U.S. Travel Center Operator, Deploys New, Faster POS Solu... - 0 views
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Pilot Travel Centers LLC, the nation`s largest operator of travel centers, selected an advanced point-of-sale (POS) solution from NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) to speed checkout for customers while reducing operational costs. Pilot has deployed the NCR RealPOS 70XRT, the industry`s most powerful integrated touchscreen POS workstation, in all 306 travel centers located in 39 states. The solution includes NCR RealPOS scanners and NCR RealPOS printers. As part of the total solution, NCR provided staging, installation and project management services to ensure an efficient rollout with minimal disruption to store operations. NCR also provides technology support services to Pilot under an existing maintenance agreement.
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When Pilot Travel Centers chose to deploy the NCR RealPOS workstations in 306 travel centers nationwide, it was a definite sign that POS has become a standard tool for the travel industry. Pilot operations are the largest sellers of over the road diesel fuel. Also initiated was the utilization of this and NCR's RSM (Retail Systems Manager) which monitors and manages retail operations remotely with a help-desk interface which ensure ongoing operations in the event of the onsite workstation is operation. Pilot commented that this technology ensures their commitment to customer service, and includes such features as self-service kiosks which allow OTR and RV customers to obtain receipts without standing in lines.