Configuring Enterprise Manager
A Step-by-Step Guide to Configuring Key Features in Shortcuts Enterprise Manager
Key Features and Configuration Steps
1. Adding Discount Reasons that can be applied at the Point of Sale (POS)
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- Navigate to the configuration menu and select "Discount Reasons."
- Add a new discount reason with a name and optional description.
- Configure the discount type (fixed amount or percentage) and default settings.
- Activate the reason and save changes.
- Tip: Configure discount reasons at the highest regional level for consistency.
2. Adding Payment Types that can be used at Point of Sale (POS):
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- Select "Payment Types" in the configuration menu.
- Add a new payment type and associate it with relevant options like surcharges or online payments.
- Specify banking, credit, or gift card features, and activate the payment type.
- Note: Some default payment types (e.g., Cash, Visa, Gift Certificate) cannot be renamed or deleted.
3. Adding Visit Note Types
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- Access "Visit Note Types" in the configuration menu.
- Create a new note type with a name, description, and sequence order.
- Activate and save the note type.
- Insight: Security levels must be configured to manage access to note types.
4. Adding Stocktake Reasons:
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- Navigate to "Stocktake Reasons."
- Add a reason (e.g., expired items) with a sequence order.
- Mark the reason as active and save changes.
- Best Practice: Pre-define reasons to streamline stock audits and identify discrepancies efficiently.
5. Adding Transaction Modification Reasons
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- Open "Transaction Modification Reasons."
- Create a reason (e.g., wrong payment type) with details and a sequence order.
- Save the reason and activate it.
- Tip: Ensure employees select predefined reasons to maintain data integrity.
6. Adding Visit Deletion Reasons (to monitor unusual patterns)
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- Access "Visit Deletion Reasons" in the menu.
- Add a reason (e.g., wrong client) and set its sequence order.
- Activate and save the reason.
- Insight: Mandatory selection of deletion reasons ensures accountability.
Best Practices for Configuration
- Consistency: Configure settings at the global level whenever possible to standardize operations across all sites.
- Employee Training: Ensure staff understands the purpose of each reason or type and adheres to established protocols.
- Regular Audits: Periodically review reasons and types for relevance and update inactive entries.