Kipu — Offline-First AI POS for LATAM
Client: Kipu
The Problem
Latin American retail faces frequent internet outages, multi-currency inflation and manual inventory processes. Existing POS solutions are cloud-only or too expensive for SMBs.
Kipu needed a product enabling sales without connectivity, automatic sync and accessible inventory insights for small businesses.
Technical Solution
Chourio DEV founded and architected Kipu as offline-first SaaS:
- PGLite offline engine with bidirectional Supabase sync on reconnect
- React Native/Expo app with UI optimized for POS tablets and phones
- AI OCR to digitize supplier invoices and update inventory
- Multi-currency with configurable rates and consolidated reports
- Event-sourcing architecture for conflicting transaction reconciliation
Business Impact
- 100% functional in-store operation without internet
- Sync in under 5 seconds on reconnect
- 70% reduction in inventory loading time vs. manual processes
- Product ready for go-to-market in Venezuela and LATAM expansion