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User Reference Guide
Mail Order Manager
Version 5.4 for Windows
Dydacomp
11D Commerce Way
Totowa, New Jersey 07512-1154
(800) 858-3666
www.dydacomp.com
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Copyright
The Mail Order Manager software and its documentation are protected by both UnitedStates copyright law and international treaty provisions.You may not copy the Mail Order Manager softwareor the Mail Order Managerdocumentation for any reason except for archival purposes, and by express writtenpermission from Dydacomp Development Corporation.
Accumail is a registered trademark of DatatechAuthorize.Net is a registered trademark of Authorize.Net Corp.
Avery is a registered trademark of AveryBlackthorne & Blackthorne Pro is a registered trademark of eBay, Inc.R & R Report Writer is a registered trademark of Concentric Data Systems, Inc.Transcell is a registered trademark of Transcell Technology, Inc.Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft, Inc.FoxPro is a registered trademark of Microsoft, Inc.MS Mail is a registered trademark of Microsoft, Inc.MS Word is a registered trademark of Microsoft, Inc.Microsoft Graph is a registered trademark of Microsoft, Inc.Microsoft Office is a registered trademark of Microsoft, Inc.Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft, Inc.IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines CorporationNovell Netware is a registered trademark of Novell, Inc.
UPS OnLine is a registered trademark of United Parcel ServiceSiteLINK is a trademark of Dydacomp
This document published by Documentation Resources, Inc.
Version 5.4 for WindowsFebruary 2006
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M.O.M. Windows Reference Guide i
Table of Contents
Introduction 1
About this Guide 2
What You Need to Run M.O.M. 3
Special Paper Supplies 4
Installing the M.O.M. Software 5
Install the M.O.M. System 5
Starting M.O.M. 7
Getting Information 8
Chapter 1 Working with Customer Information 11
Looking up a Customer 12
Entering a New Customer 17
Removing a Customer from Mail and E-Mail Lists 18
Deleting a Customer Name from the Customer File 19
Combining Duplicate Customers 20
Including a Special Comment about a Customer 21
Classifying Customers Using Type Codes 21
Adding or Viewing Alternate Addresses and Contacts 22
Recording Customer Demographics Information 25
Sending a Customer a Catalog 26
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Sending a Customer a Form Letter 28
Issuing a Promotional Credit 29
Viewing Account Information 30
Viewing Previous Contacts 31
Viewing Previous Purchases 33
Viewing Previous Orders 34
Viewing or Setting up Customer Financial Information 35
Chapter 2 Entering New Orders 39
Entering an Order Starting with the Customer 40
Entering an Order Starting with the Items 41
Entering Orders with Different Address Options 41
Entering Sales Information 52
Entering Stock Codes 54
Entering Special Types of Items 55
Editing Line Item Information 60
Writing Order, Box Label and Warehouse Notes 65
Writing an Order Memo to the Customer 66
Sending a Customer Form Letter During Order Entry 67
Selecting Shipping Methods and Scheduling Shipments 68
Viewing the Default Packaging for Items in an Order 71
Shipping Ahead a Partially Filled Order 74
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Entering Order Payment Information 74
Copying Orders 79
Putting an Order on Hold 81
Quick Printing an Order 81
Entering a Quotation 82
Using the Show Options on the Order Total Tab 84
Creating Club Membership Plans 85
Creating New Orders Using the Batch Order Making Utility 91
Chapter 3 Processing Orders 94
An Overview of Order Processing 95
Checking on Order Status Using the Order Status Report 95
Approving Credit Cards 96
Approving eCheck Payments 100
Processing Orders in Batch 101
Processing Orders Using the Packers Workstation 104
Using the Warehouse Managers Station to Manage Packers 110
Using the Shipment Confirmation Screen 114
Printing Activity Report for Warehouse Resources 117
Chapter 4 Reviewing and Changing Orders 119
Looking up an Order Using Order Information 120
Looking up an Order Using Customer Information 121
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Processing a Returned Item from a Customer Using an RMA 122
Processing a Returned Item From a Customer Without an RMA 124
Canceling an Order 125
Requesting a UPS Call Tag 126
Turning a Quotation into an Order 127
Changing an Order Before Shipment 128
Changing an Order After Shipment 128
Reviewing or Changing Payment Information for an Order 130
Reviewing Shipping Information for an Order 130
Reviewing Subscription Information for an Order 132
Chapter 5 Purchasing and Inventory Adjustments 133
An Overview of Purchasing 134
Purchasing a Single Product 134
Making Purchasing Decisions Based on Low Stock Levels 136
Making Purchasing Decisions Based on Other Criteria 137
Viewing or Changing Pending Purchases 139
Creating Purchase Orders for Suppliers 141
Viewing or Changing a Purchase Order 141
Printing a Purchase Order 144
Receiving Product from Suppliers 144
Adjusting Inventory Levels, Values and Warehouse Locations 148
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Adjusting Low Levels Based on Demand 150
Using the Auto-Replenish Bins Function 153
Using the Assemble Kits Function 154
Processing Inventory Updates 156
Chapter 6 Daily Accounting Activities 159
An Overview of Accounting 160
Preparing a Bank Deposit 160
Recording Customer Payments 161
Writing Off Bad Debts 164
Transferring Balances 164
Modifying and Undoing Payments 165
Modifying and Undoing Invoices 165
Adjusting Order Balances 166
Resubmitting Declined/Incorrect Credit Cards 166
Processing Refunds 167
Reviewing Open Orders (A/R Aging Report) 172
Applying Finance Charges to Open Orders 174
Generating Customer Statements 175
Generating Customer Points and Rewards Statements 176
Posting A/R 177
Paying Suppliers 179
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Creating a Credit Invoice for Items Returned to a Supplier 181
Reviewing and Editing Supplier Invoices 183
Posting A/P 184
Closing the Year 187
Chapter 7 Using the List Management Module 189
Overview of the List Management Module 190
Working with List Queries 190
Working with Lists 197
Processing Gift-to Reorder Notices 212
Using the List Management Module to Import New Customers 214
Chapter 8 Using the Import/Export Module 217
An Overview of the Import/Export Module 218
Importing Orders 218
Exporting Orders 223
Exporting Invoices 224
Order Management Modules 226
Chapter 9 Using the Subscription ManagementModule 227
An Overview of the Subscription Management Module 228
Entering a New Subscription or Renewing a Subscription for a Customer228
Viewing Subscription Information for a Customer 229
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Filling a Subscription 231
Chapter 10 Using the Telemarketing Module 235
An Overview of the Telemarketing Module 236
Placing Outbound Calls 236
Taking Inbound Calls 241
Using the Telemarketing Productivity Report 244
Using the List Management Module to Create a Call Schedule 246
Chapter 11 Using the Multi-Company Controller
Module 249An Overview of the Multi-Company Controller Module 250
Changing From One Company to Another 250
Processing Credit Cards and e-Checks 251
Processing Orders using the Batch Order Processing Function 252
Chapter 12 Using the Database Purge Module 253
An Overview of the Database Purge Module 254
Purging Orders 255
Purging Customer Names 256
Purging Purchase Orders 257
Purging Quotations 258
Purging A/P Transactions (Supplier Invoices) 259
Purging Telemarketing Entries 260
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Purging Inventory Transactions 261
Purging Warehouse Activity 262
Purging Correspondence Requests 263
Chapter 13 Using the Point of Purchase Module 265
An Overview of the Point of Purchase Module 266
Taking a Counter Sale 266
Reconciling the Cash Drawer at the End of the Day 269
Chapter 14 Using the Advanced Inventory Module 271
An Overview of the Advanced Inventory Module 272
Forecasting Product Purchasing 272
Scanning and Receiving Inventory 276
Importing and Exporting Inventory 284
Chapter 15 Using the Web Auction ManagementModule 287
An Overview of the Web Auction Management Module 288
Publishing Items to Blackthorne Pro 288
Downloading Orders 290
Publishing Shipping Information 290
Synchronizing Inventory 290
Chapter 16 Using the Address Correction andValidation Module 293
An Overview of the Address Correction and Validation Module 294
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Validating an Individual Customer Record 294
Match Response 296
Maintaining Vanity Address 300
Validating Multiple Records 301
Validating Imported Customers 302
Using ACVM and the List Management Module 302
Address Verification Exception Report 304
Chapter 17 Using the eCommerce Management
Modules 305An Overview of eCommerce Management 306
Processing using the eCommerce Management Station 306
Amazon Order Management Feed Manager 307
ShopSite Order Management Feed Manager 309
Miva Order Management Feed Manager 311
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IntroductionWelcome to Mail Order Manager (M.O.M.) for Windows, the powerfusoftware package designed expressly for both business-to-businessand business-to-consumer direct marketing and catalog companies.
M.O.M is designed to take advantage of the most sophisticatedtechniques and programming devices available for Windows softwar
Because all of the essential business functions for direct marketing arincluded in the software, M.O.M. provides a complete and cost-effective automation solution for anyone selling products or servicesby mail, phone, or even the World Wide Web. With M.O.M., each ofthe major application areas of your business is expertly managed inone highly integrated program, including:
mail, phone and web order entry and order processing
inventory management and purchasing
customer and contact management
journal accounting and reporting
shipping control and shipping system interfaces
profit and response analysis
list management and mailing
subscription management
order import and export
sophisticated reporting using a relational database design
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About this GuideThis guide is designed to help you find what you are looking forquickly and easily. Each section is organized around the tasks that yoneed to perform for your business. In addition, each page is designeto let you locate and read only the information you need.
If you need information on how to setup the MOM system and itsvarious components, please refer to your Mail Order Manager SetupGuide.
Whats in this GuideThe contents are arranged to serve both as a source of reference andas an instructional tool.
Introductioncontains instructions for software installation and
provides other general information about the system. Using Mail Order Managercontains detailed information about
the use of each function for every application area of your busines
Conventions used in this GuideThe following conventions are used in this Guide.
SymbolsTo enable you to more easily reference important information, the
following symbols are used as identifiers.
Note: This symbol identifies a note or additional information abouthe use of a particular field or option in the system.
Hint: This symbol identifies a suggestion for the application of aM.O.M. feature or function.
Warning! This symbol identifies a special advisement about acondition or situation pertaining to a system function or userprocedure.
Click on: tells you to use your computer mouse for the procedure Type: tells you to type a specific word or command using yourcomputer keyboard.
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What You Need to Run M.O.M.
System RequirementsM.O.M. for Windows requires a standard PC hardware/operatingsystem, including the following:
Pentium Processor
64 MB RAM Minimum, 128 MB RAM Suggested
Windows 2000, ME, XP or Vista. M.O.M. is a 32-bit application and
takes advantage of 32-bit processing.
Hard Disk Drive with at least 50 MB of available space. On an
ongoing basis, 1 MB of storage per 1000 orders is recommended.
Color VGA Display
CD ROM Drive
An Internet connection (for SiteLINK and/or ICCAS only)
NetworksFor network installations, M.O.M. supports any NetBEIU/NetBIOScompatible LAN.
PrintersMany types of printers are available in todays marketplace. Keep inmind, M.O.M. can support multiple printers connected to yourcomputer. (On network versions, the number is even higher.) For threason, different types of printers may be used. Paper forms areavailable for both laser and tractor feed printers.
ModemsPC Compatible modems are suggested.
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Special Paper SuppliesDepending on how you use M.O.M., and what forms you want to prinfor your daily order processing, paper forms must be ordered for youM.O.M. system. Special forms include the following.
INVOICES and PACKING SLIPS - imprinted with company logo insingle or multiple part with attached box labels or plain paper invoice
Available in styles for laser printers and pin-feed printers.
PURCHASE ORDERS - imprinted for drop shipments and internally
fulfilled orders. Available in styles for laser printers and pin-feed
printers.
LETTERHEAD - for customer notices and Plain Paper Invoices.
WINDOW ENVELOPE - for letterhead, invoices, purchase orders, an
statements.
CONTINUOUS CHECKS - imprinted for Accounts Payable and
Customer Refund processing. Available in styles for pin-feed and lase
printers.
STATEMENTS - imprinted for Customer Statements. Available in style
for laser printers and pin-feed printers.
GIFT CERTIFICATES - imprinted for laser printers.
LABELS - pressure-sensitive, imprinted with logo for shipping and
or catalog mailing.
All special paper forms and labels used with Mail Order Manager areavailable through Software Forms, Inc. 800-651-FORM (3676).
Other Paper SuppliesOther paper supplies required, including Avery labels, regular andwide report paper, can be obtained from any office supply store.
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Installing the M.O.M. SoftwareTo install your M.O.M. software, follow the instructions that apply tothe M.O.M. system you have purchased, either the single station ornetwork version.
Single Station Version
Prerequisites1. Be sure the CPU, monitor and printer are cabled properly, receivin
power and are switched on.
2. Be sure that Windows is installed.
Install the M.O.M. System1. Make sure the Microsoft Windows Operating System is running.2. Insert the CD labeled Main System Installation into your CD-ROM
drive.3. If the Mail Order Manager System Installation menu is automaticall
displayed, skip to Step 6 below.4. In Windows, select the START button and choose Run.5. Type: d:\setup, where dis the letter representing your CD-ROM
drive, and press.6. On the Mail Order Manager System Installation menu, select the
New System Installation option. Follow the instructions on the
screen. You will be able to choose the destination drive anddirectory location for your actual system.
7. Once the installation process is complete, MOM prompts you tocreate your first user in the system. This user must be set up as anauthorization level of Owner/Operator.
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Network Version
Prerequisites1. Be sure the CPU, monitor and printer are cabled properly, receivin
power and are switched on.
2. Be sure that Windows is installed.3. Install the M.O.M. System (First Station)4. Make sure the Microsoft Windows Operating System is running.5. Follow steps 2-7 for the Single Station Version installation on the
previous page. In Step 6, make sure you select a networked drive
Installing and Setting Up the Additional Network WorkstationsThere are two ways to set up additional workstations for access toyour M.O.M. system.
Method 1: CD-ROM Based Workstation Set Up
To use this set up option, each workstation must have a CD drive anthe following set up procedure must be run at each workstation.
1. Make sure the Microsoft Windows Operating System is running.2. Insert the CD labeled Main System Installation into the workstatio
CD-ROM drive.
3. If the Mail Order Manager System Installation menu is automaticalldisplayed, skip to Step 6 below.
4. In Windows, select the START button and choose Run.5. Type: d:\setup, where dis the letter representing your CD-ROM
drive, and press.
6. On the Mail Order Manager System Installation menu, select theWorkstation Installation option.
7. Follow the instructions on the screen.8. Once the installation process is complete, MOM prompts you to
create your first user in the system. This user must be set up as anauthorization level of Owner/Operator.
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Method 2 - LAN Drive Based Workstation Set Up
This set up option is suggested for more than 3 stations.
Copy the contents of the d:\workstn directory located on the CD-ROMto any LAN drive, into a directory with the same name (such asf:\workstn). Be sure to include all sub-directories. You can useWindows Explorer or use a DOS copy command such as:
XCOPY D:\WORKSTN F:\WORKSTN /S
At each workstation:
9. Make sure the Microsoft Windows Operating System is running.10. In Windows, select the START button and choose Run.11. Type: f:\workstn\disk1\setup, where f is the letter representing you
LAN drive, and press .12. Follow the instructions on the screen.13. Repeat these steps at each workstation where M.O.M. will be used
You may wish to leave this directory in place for future workstatioset ups.
Starting M.O.M.Once M.O.M. is installed, to start the program at any workstation,
Click on: StartProgramsMail Order Manager 5.4M.O.M. Version 5.4
OR, on your Windows desktop,
Click on:
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Getting InformationThe user documentation for your M.O.M. system consists of threemajor components, each one designed to help you in a specific wayIn addition, technical support is also available.
Setup GuideThe Mail Order Manager Setup Guide is the essential guide for settinup your M.O.M. System. This guide, delivered in electronic form onlyis designed to guide a new user through the process of setting upevery aspect of M.O.M. and the many optional modules. Proper setuof the M.O.M. system ensures that every possible aspect of yourbusiness is covered and that you are getting the most out of your newM.O.M. system.
User Learning GuideThe Mail Order Manager User Learning Guide is a companion book tthe User Reference Guide. The Learning Guide is designed to help thnew user how to use M.O.M.s most common functions.
It is designed to be used interactively with the M.O.M. WorkingDemonstration software.
The User Learning Guide addresses the following activities:
Entering and Reviewing Orders Working with Customer Information Processing Orders Setting Up a Stock Item Using the Purchasing Functions Daily Accounting Activities Creating a Mailing List
Online HelpFinally one of the most important and easy to use methods for gettin
more information on M.O.M. functions is the Mail Order ManagerOnline Help. Available through either the Help Menu in the mainM.O.M. screen or simply by hitting the key on your keyboard. Thsystem has individual entries for virtually every screen and function iM.O.M.
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Technical SupportAs a licensed M.O.M. user, you receive the highest level of technicalassistance, Dydacomp Development Corporation provides completeproduct support, including the following:
Telephone support during normal business hours, Monday throughThursday, 9 am to 6:00 pm and Friday, 9 am to 5:00 pm EST, 973-237
0300.
FAX support at 973-237-9039
E-mail support at [email protected]
Web based help at www.dydacomp.com/support.
As a new client, you may have been provided with a free period ofsupport. After this period, you may continue your support contract oa yearly renewal basis. Prior to the anniversary date of your purchaseDydacomp automatically notifies you to ensure that your supportservice continues uninterrupted.
In order for us to better assist you, please reference your M.O.M.license number when contacting technical support.
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Chapter 1
Working with Customer InformationThis chapter provides detailed instruction on the following:
Looking up a Customer
Entering a New Customer
Removing a Customer from Mail and E-Mail Lists
Deleting a Customer Name from the Customer File
Combining Duplicate Customers Including a Special Comment about a Customer
Classifying Customers Using Type Codes
Adding or Viewing Alternate Addresses and Contacts
Recording Customer Demographics Information
Sending a Customer a Catalog
Sending a Customer a Form Letter
Issuing a Promotional Credit
Viewing Account Information
Viewing Previous Contacts
Viewing Previous Purchases
Viewing Previous Orders
Viewing or Setting Up Customer Financial Information
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Looking up a CustomerWhenever you need to look up a customer in the M.O.M. customerdatabase, the Customer Lookup Utility helps you find it. The Lookup used to find customers for entering orders, entering customerinformation, customer maintenance, and telemarketing. The search
process also protects against duplicates being entered in the M.O.M.customer database. With the Customer Lookup you can quickly findany name and its related information in the M.O.M. customer database
Note: There are several preferences for the lookup process. SeeSetting Up User Defined Order Entry Preferencesand Customizingthe Customer Entry Screensin Chapter 1 of the MOM Setup Guidefor More Information.
1. On the Main Menu Bar,
Click on: CustomerLook-up
2. Or, on the Tool Bar,
Click on:The Customer Lookup screen is displayed.
Looking upCustomer by
Last Name
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3. Enter one or any combination of the seven lookup fields to searchthe database for matches and press .
Customer Number the system identification number for thecustomer.
Alternate Number an identification number for each customercreated for your company either by M.O.M. based on yourdefinition or when customers are imported from another system.This field allows a partial entry.
Last Name the last name of the customer. This field enables apartial entry. In addition, if Sound Search has been initialized in thMaintain Global Parameters settings, you can type a name thatsounds the same; e.g. Smyth or Smith, and the search finds allmatches. Matches that sound alike are always at the bottom of theresults list.
First Name usually just the last name field is used, but the firstname may also be entered with the last name for a more accuratesearch if the preference to allow it for lookup has been set in theCustomer Entry tab of Maintain Global Parameters.
Company Name when applicable, the name of the company.This field enables a partial entry.
Phone the phone number of the customer. This field enables apartial entry.
Zip Code the zip code of the customer. This field enables apartial entry.
E-Mail the e-mail address of the customer. This field enables apartial entry.
Note: The cursor sequence through the lookup fields can beestablished Customer Entry tab of the Global Parameters function4. To further control the scope of the lookup, use the Search pull-
down menu to select the types of addresses that you want toinclude in your search. TheNormal setting excludes ShippingAddresses.
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Search Results No Match is Found
If the system does not find a match, the following message is displayeat the bottom of your screen: No matches have been found. Use AdNew to add a new name. To add a new customer, see the Entering New Customersection later in this chapter.
Select the CLEAR button to refresh the screen for another searchattempt with other search criteria.
CustomerSearch Result
Screen - NoMatch is Found
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Search Results One Single Match is Found
If the system finds a single match, the following message is displayedat the bottom of your screen:
1 match found. Select this name or use Add New to add a new name
Press to select this customer.
CustomerSearch Result
Screen - One SingleMatch
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Search Results Multiple Matches Found
If M.O.M. finds multiple matches for a search, the following message displayed at the bottom of your screen:
X matches found. Select a name or use Add New to add a new name
Note: X is the number of matches found.1. Review the list.2. To select a name, scroll through the list using and .
3. Position the cursor menu bar on the customer name and press or select the SELECT button.
4. To exit without selecting a name, press .
See AlsoMail Order Manager HelpFor information about See
Looking up a Customer Customer and Order LookupCustomizing the Lookup Global Parameters
Maintenance-Customer EntryUser Defined Order EntryPreferences
CustomerSearch Result
Screen - NoMatch is Found
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Entering a New CustomerIf no matches are found in a customer search, select the ADD NEWbutton to add this customer to your database.
The Customer Information screen is displayed.
The lookup field(s) you used for the search will already be completed
1. Complete the remaining fields with the new customer information.
Note: Depending on how the business rule, Source Key is require
on New Orders and Customers, has been set on the Order Entrytab of Maintain >System Information > Global Parameters, you maor may not be required to complete the Original Source Key fieleven if you are just adding the customer to the mailing list.
2. Once the information is complete, you can continue working withthe new customer to enter a new order, enter a new contact to sena catalog or form letter, set up demographics information, financiainformation (terms, credit limit) or alternate addresses (for mailing
shipping, etc.). See the procedures that follow in this chapter andChapter 2, Entering New Orders.
CustomerInformation
Screen
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Removing a Customer from Mail and E-Mail ListsM.O.M. allows you to flag customers who do not wish to receivefuture mailings or e-mailings in the optional List Management Module
1. To remove a customer from mailing lists, select the General
Informationtabfrom the Customer Information screen.
2. In the lower middle section of the screen, select one or anycombination of the four options for removing someone frommailing lists created using the List Management Module.
Expired Do Not Mail Do Not E-Mail Do Not Rent
Hint: You can use these options any way that you want to designata particular mailing status of a customer. The List ManagementModule lets you decide to include or exclude names with anyparticular status.
See AlsoMail Order Manager HelpFor information about See
Removing a Customer from Customer Information Generalthe Mailing ListList Management Module List Management Module-
Overview
CustomerInformation
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Deleting a Customer Name from the Customer File1. Use the Customer and Order Lookup screen to find the customer.2. In the search results list, position the cursor menu bar in the list on
the name of the customer you wish to delete.
Hint: When your search results in multiple matches, you may wishto verify that you have selected the correct customer before deletinthem. The third column of the customer list defaults to companyname, however, by clicking on the you may select other criterisuch as customer number to verify you are deleting the correct
customer.
3. On the Main Menu Bar,
Click on: CustomerDelete
The system prompts you to confirm that you want to delete thecustomer.
4. Select Yes, and the customer is deleted.
Note: Only customer names with no orders can be deleted. If thename has any orders attached to it, all orders must be canceledbefore you can delete the name from the database.
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See AlsoMail Order Manager HelpFor information about See
Deleting a Name from the Deduping and Deleting NamesCustomer File
Combining Duplicate Customers1. Occasionally, even with M.O.M.s thorough search, you may have
duplicate customers in your database. Misspelling a name can resuin a duplicate.
2. Use the Customer and Order Lookup screen to find the duplicatecustomers. Use a search criteria that will give you the duplicatecustomer(s) and the customer that is the real customer. For instancif they both have the same last name, use Last Name as the searchcriteria.
3. In the search results list, position the cursor menu bar in the list othe duplicate name(s) and,
Click on: CustomerMark Duplicate
4. Repeat Step 2 for each duplicate in the list5. In the search results list, position the cursor menu bar in the list on
the duplicate name(s) and,
Click on: CustomerMark Master
6. When all duplicates and the master names are marked, Click on: Customer
Combine Names
See AlsoMail Order Manager HelpFor information about See
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Including a Special Comment about a CustomerM.O.M. provides space for you to enter additional comments aboutyour customers for use by your customer service staff.
1. On the Customer Information screen select the General
Information tab.
2. Use the free-form Comments field to enter any additionalinformation about the customer.
3. Modify as needed.
See AlsoMail Order Manager HelpFor information about See
Including a Special Comment Customer and Order Lookupor a Customer
Classifying Customers Using Type CodesThe Type Code fields on the Customer Information screen can beused to classify customers. Type codes can be set up and maintained
in M.O.M. (See Establishing Customer Type Codesin Chapter 6 of theSetup Guide) and/or may be entered free-form on the fly. To display list of type codes, position your cursor on any one of the three codeand press .
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Any one or more of the three code positions can be used alone or incombination.
These fields may also be modified for a customer as needed.
See AlsoMail Order Manager HelpFor information about See
Type Codes Customer Information - General
Adding or Viewing Alternate Addresses and ContactsIn many instances, a customer may have alternate addresses that youwant to keep on file. In the case of a retail company, these may bealternate addresses for shipping, mailing, other family member nameor gift recipients. In the case of business-to-business companies, thesmay be the names of purchasing agents, alternate shipping addressethe billing address for a company, gift recipients, etc. And because aof the alternate names/addresses are in the M.O.M. customer file, eacalternate name/address can become a buying customer at any timein the future.
M.O.M. enables you to set up different types of alternate names andaddresses, and to define the way that the alternate name is related tothe primary customer name as the type of address.
To set up an alternate name or address for a customer,
1. On the Customer Information screen select the Contacts/Addresses tab.
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2. To add a new name or address, select the ADD button to display thcontact/address screen. To edit or view an existing name oraddress, select it in the list and select the EDIT button to display thcontact/address screen. To delete a name or address from the list,select it in the list and select the DELETE button.
Note: When you delete a contact or address, you only delete therelationship. You do not delete the actual customer record for thacontact which remains in the M.O.M. customer file.
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3. Use the Type of Name pull-down menu to select the type ofrelationship that the name or address has to the Primary Name anoptionally enter a Description, for example, Billing Address.
If you choose Contact/Address in the pull-down menu, the checkbox, Contacts Address is the same as Primary Name, is activatedIf you check this box, M.O.M. automatically completes all of theaddress fields in the screen for you, and you only need to completethe name related information.
Hint: It is recommended that only one address per customer be seup as bill-to address. If multiple bill-to addresses are used, financiainformation from orders, including points & rewards, credits, etc.may be spread over several customer records.
4. If the name is known to be in the customer file already, select theFIND button to use the customer lookup screen to search for the
customer name. Edit the information as required. Optionally, usethe FULL VIEW button at the bottom of the screen to transfer to thfull customer information screen for the related name.
If the contact or address is not found or you choose not to use theFIND option, enter the customer information in the fields.
5. Optionally, set the do not mail check boxes in the lower right corneto the appropriate conditions for mailing and e-mailing with the LiManagement Module.
6. Optionally, set the NO LONGER USED button to prevent the name
address from being included in lookups.7. Optionally, select the DATE RESTRICTIONS button to display the
Date Restrictions pop-up screen to restrict the use of the name/address by date.
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8. There are four options on this screen governing mailing, shippingand lookup use of the address.
No Date Restrictions - check this button to disable daterestrictions.
Seasonal - check this button and enter a From month and dayand a To month and day.
Begin using this address on - check this button to prevent anaddress from being used before a certain date. Enter the date.
Stop using this address after - check this button to prevent anaddress from being used after a certain date. Enter the date.
9. Select SAVE to return to the Contact/Address Edit screen.10. On the Contact/Address Edit screen, select SAVE to return to the
Customer Information screen.
See AlsoMail Order Manager HelpFor information about See
Alternate Addresses/Contacts Address and Contact Edit
Recording Customer Demographics InformationThis function is only available if the optional List Management Modulis installed on your system. This screen provides a selectable list ofpages of customized customer demographic information. Thenumber of pages and design of each page is entirely dependent on thway the demographic screens are set up in the Maintain Demograph
AddressDate
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Screens option of the List Management Module. See Creating SpecialCustomer Demographics Information Screensin Chapter 6 of theSetup Guide.
1. From the Customer Information screen, select the Demographicstab.
2. To view or enter information a demographics page, double click othe selected page, or position the menu cursor bar on theappropriate page and press .
After viewing or editing the page, M.O.M. returns to the list.
See AlsoMail Order Manager HelpFor information about See
Recording Customer InformationDemographics Information Demographics
Sending a Customer a Catalog
On a daily basis, customers and prospective customers may call, writeor e-mail and request that a catalog be sent to them. To fill theserequests, follow this procedure.
1. From the Customer Information screen select the NEW CONTACT
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button to display the New Contact Entry screen.
2. If one applies, or is required, enter or lookup the Contact SourceKey.
3. Use the Contact Name pull-down list to select the name of theperson to send the catalog to. The name defaults to the primaryname for the customer. To add a new name, select the ADD buttoand refer to Adding or Editing Alternate Addresses and Contactsearlier in this section.
4. To print a mailing label for a catalog,
Click on: Print a Catalog Request Label
5. If you wish to hold the catalog for mailing at a later date, press and move the cursor to the Do Not Mail Untilfield. Enter that datin this field.
6. Move your cursor to the Catalog to Sendpull-down list and seleca catalog.
7. Optionally, select the PRINT LABEL button to print the labelimmediately, instead of waiting for the next run of the Batch OrdeProcessing function or using the List Management Module. The
label prints to your local printer.
See AlsoMail Order Manager HelpFor information about See
Sending a Customer a Customer ContactCatalog
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Sending a Customer a Form LetterPeriodically, you may need to contact a customer by mail, fax or e-mail. The customer form letters enable you to do this quickly andeasily.
Note:You can also send a form letter in Order Entry. See Sending
Form Letter During Order Entryin Chapter 2.
1. On the New Contact Entry Mail Contact tab screen, move thecursor to the Notice to Send field.
2. If one applies or is required, enter or lookup the Contact SourceKey.
3. Use the Contact Name pull-down list to select the name of theperson to send the notice. The name defaults to the primary namefor the customer.- To add a new name, select the ADD button andrefer to Setting Up Alternate Addresses and Contactsearlier in thissection.
4. Move your cursor to the Notice to Send pull-down list and selectone of the form letters.
5. If you wish to customize the letter/notice select the CUSTOMIZEbutton. The letter/notice is displayed for editing.
Note: If you chose a notice that was created using MS Word, M.O.Mwill open Word for you to edit the notice. If Word does not open oyour screen, press to open Word.
6. Once you have finished editing the notice, select the SAVE button
and M.O.M. returns to the New Contact Entry screen.7. Select one of the following Send Options for the notice (any
combination of options may be selected). Print to Printer - Includes the notice in the normal run of notices i
the Batch Order Processing function. Internet E-Mail - Sends the notice via E-Mail using Microsofts Mail
client software program. Fax - Sends the notice to the customers fax number.8. To send the notice via e-mail or fax immediately, instead of during
the next run of notices in the Batch Order Processing function,
select the SEND ON SAVE button.9. To include a subject header on an e-mail or fax, enter the header i
the Subject Header for E-Mail or Fax field.
Note: You must have the customers E-Mail address and/or faxnumber on the Customer Information screen. Also, you must havethe selected E-Mail client software installed on your workstation.
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10. Once you have finished, select the SAVE button and M.O.M. returnto the Customer Information screen.
See AlsoMail Order Manager Help
For information about SeeSending a Customer Form Customer ContactLetterCreating a Form Letter Customer Notice MaintenanceCustomize a Form Letter Customize a Letter
Issuing a Promotional CreditYou can record the amount of a special offer or rebate program giveto a customer. You can also use this procedure to give someone ahouse credit. This amount is carried forward to their next order.
1. Select the NEW CONTACT button on the Customer Informationscreen to display the New Contact screen. (See the screen earlier ithis section.)
2. Enter the amount (in dollars) of the promotional credit in thePromotional Credit field.
Note: The promotional credit is non-transferable. It will be availablto redeem on the customers next order only.
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Viewing Account InformationBy selecting the Account tab from the Customer Information screenM.O.M. enables you to choose a customers invoice to edit/view.
1. Position the cursor menu bar on the invoice you want to view/ediand press, or double click on your choice using your mouse tdisplay the Order screen for that invoice.
Note: There may be more than one invoice part for an order if theorder was shipped in multiple parts. This is indicated in the Invcolumn. If there is only one invoice, an A is displayed, if there artwo, a B is displayed, etc.
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2. To view all the charges and payments for an order, on the Tool Ba
Click on:The Journal Entries for Order screen is displayed.
3. After viewing this screen, select the CLOSE button.4. After viewing/editing an order, select the SAVE ORDER button to
return to the invoice list.
See Also
Mail Order Manager HelpFor information about See
Viewing Account Information Customer Information Account
Viewing Previous ContactsM.O.M. keeps a record of each notice sent, catalog sent, and phonecontact or scheduled call (if you are using the optional TelemarketinModule).
To view a list of these contacts,
1. Select the Contact History tab from the Customer Informationscreen.
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2. To view/edit a specific contact entry, position the cursor menu baron the contact you want to select and press, or double click oyour selection using your mouse to display the Review of ContactEntry screen with either Phone Contact or Mail Contact tabdisplayed depending on whether the contact was a mail contact ophone contact.
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Hint: For a phone contact, you can expand the Call Log box to seall phone contacts made by double clicking with your left mousebutton while in the box.
3. When you are finished viewing the contact entry select the SAVEbutton and M.O.M. returns to the contact history list.
See AlsoMail Order Manager HelpFor information about See
Viewing Previous Contacts Customer Information - ContactHistory
Phone Contact Telemarketing Module
Viewing Previous Purchases
M.O.M. allows you to view a list of the individual items purchased by customer.
1. Select the Purchases tab from the Customer Information screen. Aselectable list of previous purchases is displayed.
2. Select the PRINT button to print a listing of all purchases and/orreturns ever made by that particular customer.
3. Optionally, use the Display drop down to filter the list of purchaseby All Ordered Items, Shipped Items Only, Back Ordered ItemsOnly, Quotation Items Only or Returned Items Only.
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4. To view/edit the order associated with a particular item, positionyour cursor menu bar on the item and press, or double click othe item using your mouse to display the Order Information screen
5. After viewing/editing the order select the SAVE ORDER button andM.O.M. returns to the list of items purchased.
See AlsoMail Order Manager HelpFor information about See
Viewing Previous Purchases Customer InformationPurchases
Viewing Previous OrdersFrom the Customer Information screen, M.O.M. enables you to view selectable list of the previous orders for a customer.
1. Select the Orders tab.2. Select the PRINT button to print a listing of all orders ever placed b
that particular customer.3. To view/edit an order, position the cursor menu bar on the order
you want to select and press or double click on the order wityour mouse to display the Order Information screen.
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4. After viewing/editing the order information, select the SAVE ORDEbutton. M.O.M. returns to the Order list.
See AlsoMail Order Manager HelpFor information about See
Viewing Previous Orders Customer Information - Orders
Viewing or Setting up Customer Financial InformationThe Financial tab on the Customer Information screen contains all ofthe information related to a customer account, including their currenbalance, promotional credit, points and rewards, terms, credit limit, taexempt status, and applicable discount.
1. From the Customer Information screen, select the Financial tab.
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2. Optionally, if the customer is allowed to pay on open invoice, entetheir Credit Limit and their Terms. Enter a discount %, the numbeofDays to pay by to receive the discount, and the Net terms (30days, etc.). If no discount applies, just enter the Net terms.
Note: If a customer becomes a bad credit customer at some poincheck the Bad Credit box. A warning is displayed in the CustomeInformation Screen in red letters.
3. Optionally, if the customer is sales tax exempt at a state level, checthe box for Tax Exempt. Optionally, enter the Tax ID # (exempt
number) for the customer.4. Optionally, if the customer is sales tax exempt at a national level
(VAT), check the box for National Tax Exempt. Optionally, enterthe Tax ID # (exempt number) for the customer.
5. Optionally, if the customer is eligible to receive a discount onpurchases, enter the discount percentage in the Discount field.
6. Optionally, if the customer has a preferred payment or shippingmethod, select them from the Preferred Method of Payment orPreferred Method of Shipment dropdown menus.
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Printing or Viewing Reward Points HistoryIf you have a points and rewards program set up, (see Setting up aPoints and Rewards ProgramChapter 3 of the Setup Guide) you canview and/or print a statement history for a customer on the Financiatab.
1. Select the PRINT/VIEW POINTS HISTORY button to display theCustomer Points & Rewards screen.
2. Select the From and To date range for the Statement and select the
PROCESS button.3. Select to PRINT or VIEW as required.
Note: Points and Rewards Statements can also be printed for allcustomers at once. See Generating Points and RewardsStatementsin Chapter 5.
See AlsoMail Order Manager HelpFor information about See
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Chapter 2
Entering New OrdersThis chapter provides detailed instruction on the following:
Entering an Order Starting with the Customer
Entering an Order Starting with the Items
Entering Orders with Different Address Options
Entering Sales Information
Entering Stock Codes Entering Special Types of Items
Editing Line Item Information
Writing Order, Box Label and Warehouse Notes
Writing an Order Memo to the Customer
Sending a Customer Form Letter During Order Entry
Selecting Shipping Methods and Scheduling Shipments
Viewing the Default Packaging for Items in an Order
Shipping Ahead a Partially Filled Order
Entering Order Payment Information
Copying Orders
Putting an Order on Hold
Quick Printing an Order
Entering a Quotation
Using the Show Options on the Order Total Tab
Creating Club Membership Plans
Creating New Orders Using the Batch Order Making Utility
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Entering an Order Starting with the CustomerTo enter a new order starting with the customer, see Looking up aCustomeror Entering a New Customerin Chapter 1.
Once the customer has been found or added,
1. Select the NEW ORDER button from the Customer Informationscreen.
The Order Entry screen is displayed.
2. Enter the line items in the grid area on the screen. (See EnteringStock Codeslater in this chapter.)
3. If you do not know an item number, place your cursor in the Itemfield and press to search for the item.
Note:Once you start entering items on the grid, the Line ItemDetailtab is brought forward.
4. When you are finished entering each item and quantity, pressand M.O.M. completes the remaining fields for the item on the grid
See AlsoMail Order Manager HelpFor information about See
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Entering an Order Starting with the ItemsTo enter a new order starting with the items,
1. On the Main Menu Bar,
Click on: OrderEnter New Order
2. Or, on the Tool Bar,
Click on:The Order Entry screen is displayed. (See the previous page.)
3. Complete this screen as described in Starting with the Customeranthen select the SELECT BILL-TO button on the Addresses tab tobring up the Customer Lookup screen to find or enter a new
customer for the order. See the procedure below for EnteringOrders with Different Address Options.
See AlsoMail Order Manager HelpFor information about See
Starting with the Items Order Entry Overview
Entering Orders with Different Address Options
For orders with different shipping addresses, different sold-toaddresses and gift orders, M.O.M. provides an easy way to enter orderand make changes as required. And, if a customer has had shippingaddresses, sold-to addresses or gift addresses set up previously orplaced orders with different addresses, the different addressinformation is automatically plugged in for you in new orders forthat customer.
To enter addresses for an order, select the Addresses tab on theOrder Entry screen.
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Entering a Billing AddressThe billing address may be the only address on an order, in whichcase it serves as both the billing and shipping address. In this case thpull-down menu at the top of the Addresses tab should be set toBilling Address is same as Shipping Address. In other cases, thebilling address is used along with a sold-to address and/or one ormore shipping addresses. If you entered the order starting with thebilling name customer, the billing name is entered for you. If you sta
with a sold-to or shipping name, you need to select a billing name fothe order.
To change or enter a billing address,
1. On the Addresses tab on the Order Entry screen, select the SELECBILL-TO button to bring up the Customer Lookup screen to find oenter a new customer for the order. If the billing address is alreaddisplayed, select the CHANGE BILL-TO button to lookup a differencustomer or enter a new one.
2. If the billing address is the only address, select Billing Address issame as Shipping Address in the pull-down menu at the top of thscreen tab. If there are other addresses, refer to the appropriateprocedure below.
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Entering a Sold-To AddressA sold-to address is used on an order when the person ordering is nothe person who is paying for the order.
Note: There are two instances when a customer may have multipl
sold-to addresses associated with their customer record: 1. If thecustomers last order had a sold-to address, or 2. if a customer whdoes not have any orders on file was set up with one or morealternate addresses that were designated a sold-to address. If youwant to change the sold-to name, continue with Step 1 below.
1. On the Addresses tab on the Order Entry screen, select the SELECSOLD-TO button to display the Select or Lookup Sold-To Name/Address.
2. If the sold-to name is listed, select the name by positioning thecursor menu bar on the customers name and pressing or bydouble clicking on the name with your mouse.
3. If the customer is not listed, use the Customer Lookup portion of thscreen to search for the customer or add a new customer.
Note: You can narrow the search to include only names that havebeen used as sold-to addresses previously by changing the Searchpull-down menu to Sold-To Addresses Only.
Select orLookup
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Entering a Single Shipping AddressUse this procedure if the whole order will be shipped to one singleaddress that is different from the billing address.
Note: If the customers last order was shipped to a single separate
address or if a customer who does not have any orders on file waset up with one or more alternate addresses that were designated ship-to address, the pull-down menu at the top of the Addresses tais automatically set to Separate Shipping Address for Entire Orderand the ship-to name(s) is already filled in on the screen ordisplayed in a selectable list. If you want to change the shippingaddress, continue with Step 1 below.
1. On the Addresses tab on the Order Entry screen, select SeparateShipping Address for Entire Order in the pull-down menu at thetop of the screen tab.
2. Select the SELECT SHIP-TO button to display the Select or LookupShip-To Address screen.
3. If the name/address to whom the order is to be shipped is listed,select the appropriate customer by positioning the cursor menu baon the customers name and pressing or by double clicking o
the name with your mouse.4. If the customer is not listed, use the Customer Lookup portion of th
screen to search for the customer or add a new customer.
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Note: You can expand the listing or search to include other namesbesides those that have been used as ship-tos by changing theSearch pull-down menu to another setting besides Restricted -Only Addresses Belonging to This Customer.
Entering Multiple Ship-To AddressesUse this procedure if each line item or groups of line items are goingto be shipped to different addresses.
Note: If the customers last order was shipped to multiple addressethe pull-down menu at the top of the screen tab is automatically seto Multiple - Separate Shipping Address for each Line Item. Selecthe address for each line item using the procedure below.
1. On the Addresses tab on the Order Entry screen, select MultipleSeparate Shipping Address for each Line Item in the pull-down
menu at the top of the screen tab. The Multi-Ship/Gift Info tab iactivated.
2. Enter the first line item for the order. (See Entering Stock Codeslatein this chapter.) The List of Ship-to/Gift Recipients for this Order
pop-up is displayed.
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3. This is a list of names already entered as shipping addresses for thorder. If the name/address is already in the list, select it. If the namis not in the list, select the NEW button to display the Select orLookup Ship-To Name/Address screen.
4. If the name/address to whom the order is to be shipped is listed,select the appropriate customer by positioning the cursor menu baon the customers name and pressing or by double clicking othe name with your mouse.
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5. After selecting the name, the line items screen is displayed for theentry of the next order item.
6. If the customer is not listed, use the Customer Lookup portion of thscreen to search for the customer or add a new customer. Afterselecting or adding a customer, the line items screen is displayed fothe entry of the next order item.
Note: You can expand the listing or search to include other namesbesides those that have been used as ship-tos by changing theSearch pull-down menu to another setting besides Restricted -Only Addresses Belonging to This Customer.
7. Optionally, select Specific Shipping Via and/or ScheduleShipment for to control how and when each shipping name/address is to have their package(s) shipped.
8. Repeat steps 2-6 for each line item in the order.9. Optionally, check shipping destinations of each item in the entire
order after entering all contents, by selecting to View Items foraparticular shipping address in the order.
Entering Single or Multiple Gift RecipientsUse this procedure to enter a gift order with one or more recipients.
Note: If the customers last order was a gift order, the pull-downmenu at the top of the screen tab is automatically set to Gift Orde- One or More Recipients. Select the address for each line item
using the procedure below.1. On the Addresses tab on the Order Entry screen, select Gift Orde
- One or More Recipients in the pull-down menu at the top of thscreen tab. The Multi-Ship/Gift Info tab is activated.
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2. Enter the first line item for the order. (See Entering Stock Codeslatein this chapter.) The List of Ship-to/Gift Recipients for this Order idisplayed.
3. This is a list of names already entered as gift recipients for this ordeIf the name/address is already in the list, select it and optionallyselect or enter a Gift Message. Select PICK GREETING to selectone of the user defined gift messages. Select USE LAST to copy thlast greeting entered. Or, type in a new greeting in the spaceprovided.
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After entering the greeting, the line items screen is displayed for theentry of the next order item.
Note: Because of the special shipping label required for the UPSOnLine Compatible shipping system interface, you are limited to lines for the gift message. However, if you are using the Legal Gifform, all 6 lines will print on the bottom gift card.
4. If the name is not in the list, select the NEW button to display theSelect or Lookup Ship-To Name/Address screen.
5. If the name/address to whom the order is to be shipped is listed,select the appropriate customer by positioning the menu cursor baon the customers name and pressing or by double clicking othe name with your mouse. After selecting the name, optionallyselect or enter a Gift Message. Select PICK GREETING to selectone of the predefined gift messages. Select USE LAST to copy thelast greeting entered. Or, type in a new greeting.
After entering the greeting, the line items screen is displayed for theentry of the next order item.
6. If the customer is not listed, use the Customer Lookup portion of thscreen to search for the customer or add a new customer.
Note: You can expand the listing or search to include other namesbesides those that have been used as gift-tos by changing theSearch pull-down menu to another setting besides Restricted -Only Addresses Belonging to This Customer.
Select orLookupShip-ToGift-To
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7. After selecting or adding the name, optionally select or enter a GifMessage. Select PICK GREETING to select one of thepredefined gift messages. Select USE LAST to copy the last greetinentered. Or, type in a new greeting.
After entering the greeting, the line items screen is displayed for theentry of the next order item.
8. Optionally, select Specific Shipping Via and/or ScheduleShipmentfor to control how and when each gift recipient is tohave their package(s) shipped.
9. Repeat steps 2-8 for each gift recipient in the order.10. Optionally, check shipping destinations of each item in the entire
order after entering all contents, by selecting View Itemsforaparticular gift recipient address in the order.
Using Right Click Mouse Options for Order Address EditsSometimes you might accidentally put the right name in the wrongplace. A billing name may actually be the shipping or a sold-to mighactually be the billing name on an order. Or, you may want to delete sold-to, billing or shipping name. M.O.M. enables all of these tasks tobe accomplished using the address edit options.
To use any of the address edit options,
1. On either the Addresses or Multi-Ship/Gift Info screen tab, with
your mouse, right click on the Billing, Shipping, Gift-To or Sold-Tname/address. The address options box is displayed
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2. On the Addresses tab only, to swap the position of a name/address in an order with different billing, shipping and/or sold-toaddresses, use your mouse to drag and drop the address to thenew position. For instance, if the billing address is actually theshipping address, select the billing address and drag and drop it tthe shipping position.
3. On the Addresses or Multi-Ship/Gift Info tab, to delete anaddress, select the Delete option in the edit box.
4. On the Addresses or Multi-Ship/Gift Info tab, to change an
address, select the Change option in the edit box. You can also dthis with the CHANGE button.
5. On the Addresses or Multi-Ship/Gift Info tab, to view an addresselect the View option in the edit box. You can also do this with thVIEW button.
6. On the Addresses tab only, to lookup an address, select the Selecoption in the edit box. You can also do this with the SELECT butto
See AlsoMail Order Manager Help
For information about SeeEntering Addresses Order Entry - Addresses TabOrders with Multiple Shipping Order Entry - Multi-Ship or Gift InfoAddressesGift Orders Order Entry - Multi-Ship or Gift Info
AddressEdit
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Entering Sales InformationM.O.M. keeps track of pertinent sales information including advertisinsource, catalog code, salesperson ID, and order type. This informatiois used primarily for reports. Depending on the settings in MaintainGlobal Parameters, some of these fields may or may not be required
during order entry.
Source KeyThis code indicates the advertising source for an order.
1. From the Order Entry screen, select the Sales Information tab.
2. In the Source Key field either enter a full or partial source key orpress for a list of valid codes. If you enter a partial code, theSelect Source Key lookup screen is displayed.
3. Select the appropriate source key by positioning your menu cursobar on your selection and pressing or by double clicking on iwith your mouse.
Catalog CodeM.O.M. enables you to enter catalog codes to indicate from whichcatalog the customer is ordering.
1. From the Order Entry screen, select the Sales Informationtab.
Order EntryScreen- Sales
InformationTab
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2. Enter the catalog code in the Catalog Code field or press for alist of valid codes.
Note: Depending on how you set up your system, the CatalogCode field may be filled in automatically when the source key isentered.
Sales IDThis field identifies the salesperson to receive a commission on theorder.
1. From the Order Entry screen, select the Sales Information tab.2. Enter the salespersons ID in the Sales ID field or press for a li
of valid IDs.
Order TypeThis field identifies the type of order being taken.
1. From the Order Entry screen, select the Sales Information tab.2. Enter the type of order in the Order Type field or press for a li
of valid codes.
Order PriorityThis field identifies the priority of the order being taken.
1. From the Order Entry screen, select the Sales Information tab.2. Select High or None from the Order Priority field. A High priorit
allows the order to be prioritized for the Backorder Fulfillment,Warehouse Manager' s screen and the Packer' s Workstation.
Order Promotion CodeThis field identifies if an order promotion is being allowed.
1. From the Order Entry screen, select the Sales Information tab.
2. Select Remove Promotion or Allow Promotion to remove orinclude the order promotion on the order. The Order Promotion iin addition to a customer or item promotion or discount.
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See AlsoMail Order Manager HelpFor information about See
Entering Sales Information Order Entry - Sales Information TabOrders Order Promotion Code Order Entry - Sales Information TabAddresses Tab
Order Promotions InformationInfo
Entering Stock CodesM.O.M. provides several helpful tools to enable you to quickly andeasily enter the items on an order.
1. To enter a line item you can click your mouse with the cursorpositioned anywhere on the line item grid (the area at the top of thscreen with the lines and columns), or select the Line Item Detaitab on the Order Entry screen.
2. If you know the M.O.M. stock code completely, type in thecomplete code in the Item column and press.
3. Enter the Qty and press to display the Description, Unit Priceand Extended price.
4. If you know only the part of the code, starting with the first fewletters or numbers in the code, enter part of the code in the Itemcolumn and press to display a list of matches.
5. Select the stock item from the list and enter the Qty and press t
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display the Description, Unit Price and Extended price.
6. If you do not know the code for the item or want to try to find itbased on price, description, supplier code, etc., press to displathe Stock Item Lookup screen to search based on any otherparameter.
Note: As an alternative to the M.O.M. stock code, you can also entean item using the UPC Code (the entire code must be entered) orISBN/Alternate ID (a partial entry can be used) for an item if thosfields have been set up for the item in the Maintain Stock Itemfunction. See Establishing UPC, ISBN or Alternate IDs for a StockItemin Chapter 2 of the Setup Guide.
Hint: Each time you enter a line item, the display fields in the LineItem Detail tab change to provide additional information aboutavailability, tax status, etc.
See AlsoMail Order Manager HelpFor information about See
Entering Line Items Order Entry - Line Item Detail Tab
Entering Special Types of ItemsSome stock items have additional information or special proceduresrelated to them when they are entered in an order.
Gift Certificates1. Enter the gift certificate item just like any other stock item, howeve
you must enter a quantity of 1. To sell multiple certificates, youmust enter multiple line items.
2. After entering the quantity and pressing , the Gift CertificateControl screen is displayed.
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3. Select the Purchase radio button.4. Optionally, enter the Expiration Date. If left blank, there will not b
an expiration date. For instance, expiration dates are usually a yeafrom the date of purchase, depending on your company policy.
Note: If a gift certificate expires, it will no longer be able to beredeemed.
5. Enter the Recipient name.6. Select the PROCESS button. M.O.M. displays a screen with the Gift
Certificate #.7. Select OK and the gift certificate item is entered. All of the associate
information, including the Recipient, Notation and Certificate # arekept in the Custom Information field.
Note: To change the amount of a Gift Certificate (if your companypolicy allows this), follow the procedure for Changing a Unit Pricin Editing Line Item Informationlater in this chapter.
Serialized Inventory Items
A serialized inventory item is entered just like any other stock item.Unless you need to view or edit the serial number, no special action required. Follow the procedure below only if you need to view or edthe serial number information after entering the item in the order.
1. From the Order Menu Bar,
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Click on: Order EditsSerial Number Information
2. Or, on the Tool Bar,
Click on:
A pop-up screen is displayed.
3. Select the item and select the EDIT button.4. Modify the serial number and select the CLOSE button.
Entering a Non-Inventory ItemIn some cases, a customer may want to order an item that you do nostock. M.O.M. enables you to enter these types of items using thefollowing procedure.
1. On the line item grid on the Order Entry screen,2. Leave theItem field blank, and press or.3. Enter the quantity and press again. M.O.M. asks you if you wan
to enter a non-inventory item.4. Select YES.5. Enter the unit price of the item.6. In the Line Item Detailtab, enter the description in the
Custom Informationfield. Then, use the pull-down menus toselect the Product Type (default value is product item) and Tax
Status (default value is taxable) for the item as required.
Note: Users having the Advanced Warehouse Module will beprompted to select a warehouse for the non-inventory line item toensure that the item is properly shipped.
Items with Cross-Sells, Up-Sells, Substitutes orPromotionsFor some items, there may be other items that are either required(substitute) or suggested (up-sell) replacements for another item.
Other items may have accessories that are suggested as complementto the item ordered (cross-sell) or linked to a free or discounted item(promotion).
When stock items have these associated items set up with them, aspecial display is added to the normal line item entry procedure.
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1. Enter the item just like any other item.2. After entering the quantity and pressing , the Cross-Sell, Up-Sel
Substitute Item, or Promotional Product screen is displayed.
3. Look at the title bar of the screen to determine if the selling tooldisplayed is a cross-sell, up-sell, substitute or promotion.
4. Note the Reason. This is either Suggestion Only or RequiredSubstitution.
5. Optionally, if the order is a telephone order, read the OperatorsScript to the customer if a script is provided.
6. If the Reason is Suggestion Only, select the ACCEPT or DECLINEbutton based on the customers decision. If the Reason is RequireSubstitution, only the ACCEPT button is available.
7. If you select ACCEPT, the alternative item is automatically entered ithe order either in place (substitute or up-sell) or in addition (crossell or promotion) to the original item.
Note: In those cases where more than one selling tool is set up foan item, M.O.M. prioritizes Up-Sells ahead of Promotion, followedby Substitutes and Cross-Sells. Cross-Sells are only displayed if theproceeding Up-Sell and/or Substitute is declined.
An Item with a Customer Notice AssociationAs a means of providing an accompanying set of instructions orpromotional announcement about a product, any one of the CustomeForm letters created in M.O.M. can be associated with a stock item inProduct > Maintain Stock Item > Miscellaneous tab. When that item i
Corss_Sell,Up_Sell,
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entered in an order, some decisions about the notice need to be madby the order entry operator.
1. Enter the item just like any other item.2. After entering the quantity and pressing , the Customer Notice
Request screen is displayed.
3. Move your cursor to the Notice to Send field and use the pull-down menu to select the notice.
4. Select the CUSTOMIZE button to tailor the notice for a specific
customer.
Note: If you chose a notice that was created using MS Word, M.O.Mwill open Word for you to edit the notice. If Word does not open oyour screen, press to view Word.
5. Once you have finished editing the notice, select the SAVE buttonand M.O.M. returns to the Customer Notice Request screen.
6. Select the Recipient for the notice.7. Select one of the following send options for the notice (any
combination of options may be selected).
Print to Printer - Includes the notice in the normal run of notices ithe Batch Order Processing function.
Internet E-Mail - Sends the notice via E-Mail using Microsofts Mailprogram.
Fax - Sends the notice to the customers fax number.
8. To send the notice via e-mail or fax immediately, instead of during
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the next run of notices in the Batch Order Processing function,select the SEND ON SAVE button.
9. To include a subject header on an e-mail or fax, enter the header ithe Subject Header for E-Mail or Fax field.
Note: You must have the customers E-Mail address and/or fax
number on the Customer Information screen. Also, you must havethe selected E-Mail client software installed on your workstation.
10. Once you have finished, select the SAVE button and M.O.M. returnto the Order Entry screen.
See AlsoMail Order Manager HelpFor information about See
Gift Certificates in Order Entry Gift Certificate Control System
Substitutes, Cross-Sells, Upsells Cross_Sell, Up-Sell, Substitute,and Promotions in Order Entry Promotional Items -
Prompt DisplayCustomizing a Notice Customize a Letter
Editing Line Item InformationAfter items are entered in an order, M.O.M. provides the flexibility tochange and customize items for particular situations.
Customizing a Line Item DescriptionM.O.M. allows you to enter an extended or special description for anitem.
On the Order Entry screen, select the Line Item Detailtab.
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1. In the line item grid, select the item.2. Enter the special description in the Custom Information field. Th
description is printed in its entirety on the customers invoice andor packing slip. It is also printed in its entirety on the drop shippurchase order if the item is a drop shipment.
Applying or Changing a Discount for an ItemM.O.M. enables you to apply or change a discount for an item.
1. On the line item grid, select the item.2. On the Order Menu Bar on the Order Entry screen,
Click on: Item EditsChange Discount
3. Or, position the mouse on the Dsct field and press the RIGHTMOUSE button to open the field.
4. Enter the discount percentage.
Changing the Item
You may change an item in the Order Entry screen.
1. On the line item grid, select the item.2. Position the mouse on the Item field and press the RIGHT MOUSE
button to open the field.3. Enter a new item by typing the stock number or partial stock
number for item and press .
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Changing the Unit Price of an ItemYou may change the unit price of an item in the Order Entry screen.
1. On the line item grid, select the item.2. From the Order Menu Bar on the Order Entry screen,
Click on: Item EditsChange Unit Price3. Or, position the mouse on the Unit Pricefield and press theRIGH
MOUSE button to open the field.
4. Change the unit price and press .
Changing the Quantity of an ItemYou may change the quantity of an item in the Order Entry screen.
1.On the line item grid, select the item.2. From the Order Menu Bar on the Order Entry screen,
Click on: Item EditsChange Quantity
3. Or, position the mouse on the Qty field and press the RIGHTMOUSE button to open the field.
4. Change the quantity and press .
Force Filling or Force Back Ordering an ItemM.O.M. enables you to change the status of a line item to force fill back ordered item or force back order a filled item. This is typicalldone to give and take from inventory from one order to another; i.e.an order that may be on hold has an item filled that another order noon hold has backordered. The item on the order on hold is forcebackordered and the item on the order not on hold is force filled.
1. On the Order Entry screen, select the line item.2. On the Order Menu Bar,
Click on: Item Edits
Change Status3. Or, on the Tool Bar,
Click on:The Change Line Item Status screen is displayed.
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4. Change the quantity if necessary and select the Filled button orBack Ordered.
5. When force filling, if you want to add additional inventory for thitem and not take from your existing inventory, make sure that thcheck box Take from Inventory is not selected. If you areallocating existing inventory for the item (perhaps by force backordering the item in another order), make sure that the check box selected.
Deleting a Line ItemTo del