Manufacturer Record - General tab
Mfg Code: Enter the 3-digit manufacturer code.
Store ID: Select the store ID number.
Description: Enter a descriptive name for the manufacturer code. If users are used to seeing only the MFG code, it is suggested to enter the description as follows: “MFG – Manufacturer Name”.
Default Detail Type for Stocked Items: Select the default value to populate the Detail Type field when adding a new record to the inventory file. If a value is not selected, the system will defer to the value defined in the shop settings. (See Defaults in Tools/System Setup/POS Settings/Details, General tab.)
Default Detail Type for Non-Stocked Items: Select the default value to populate the Detail Type field when non-stocked items are sold at POS or added to the Non-Stocked Pricing file. If a value is not selected, the system will defer to the value defined in the shop settings. (See Defaults in Tools/System Setup/POS Settings/Details, General tab.)
Markup For Cost
Multiple of Cost to Sell: Enter a value less than 100 to multiply the cost price by to calculate the selling price for non-stocked items. The value entered here will take precedence over the default shop setting value.
For example, entering the value of 1.5 would result in a $10.00 cost item to have a $15.00 sell price.
Multiple of Cost to List: Enter a value less than 100 to multiply the cost price by to calculate the list price for non-stocked items. The value entered here will take precedence over the default shop setting value.
For example, entering the value of 2 would result in a $10.00 cost item to have a $20.00 list price.
Warn on Gross Profit % Limits
Lo Gross Profit %: Enter the lowest percent of gross profit allowed for any item sold from this manufacturer line before displaying a warning message. (Note: To utilize this feature, the Gross Profit % Limits parameter must also be enabled. Access Tools | System Setup | POS Settings | Details | Warning tab.)
Hi Gross Profit %: Enter the highest percent of gross profit allowed for any item sold from this manufacturer line before displaying a warning message. (Note: To utilize this feature, the Gross Profit % Limits parameter must also be enabled. Access Tools | System Setup | POS Settings | Details | Warning tab.)
Part Ordering
Allow SO of NonStock: Select Yes/No to allow special orders for non-stocked items for this manufacturer line.
Allow Full Supplier List: Select No to display only the suppliers specified below on the POS special order screen when ordering non-stocked items. Select Yes to display the suppliers specified below and enable the Show All Suppliers parameter on the POS special order screen. Checking the Show All Suppliers parameter on the POS special order screen will display a list of all suppliers in your system; the system will not be limited to display only those defined on the manufacturer record.
Pkg Rounding Options
In the inventory record, the Package Flag identities the package type the item is sold in (i.e. Box, Ea, Pk, Roll, Sleeve) and the Package Qty identifies the total number of pieces in the package.
1st Pkg - System Generated: When creating a purchase order using System Suggested, if the formula determines that a full package is not yet required, enter Yes to Round Up and order the additional items to equal a full package or enter No to not order any of the items.
1st Pkg – Manually Entered: When creating a purchase order Manually, if the user enters a part where a full package is not yet required, enter Yes to Round Up and order the additional items to equal a full package or enter No to not order any of the items.
Subsequent Pkg - System Generated: When placing an order for an item that requires more than 1 package, select Yes to round up and order the additional items to equal a full package. Select No to only order the number of complete packages and place the order for the additional items at a later date.
Subsequent Pkg – Manually Entered: When placing an order for an item that requires more than 1 package, select Yes to round up and order the additional items to equal a full package. Select No to only order the number of complete packages and place the order for the additional items at a later date.
Supplier Information
Click Alter List to add (and re-order) the suppliers from whom the Manufacturer is purchased. The first supplier in the listing is the default supplier for the manufacturer. When in Purchasing, the manufacturer will display in the Mfg Listing.
Manufacturer - Notes tab
Notes: the Notes area is a large notepad that allows users to enter any information pertaining to a manufacturer. If the information extends past the height of the box, a scroll bar will appear.
When finished entering all information, click on the Save icon at the top of the screen to save the changes.
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