The inventory system will allow multiple references to a single inventory item. The Lookup By screen allows the user to add additional part numbers to the system, thus creating a very powerful lookup tool.
List Maintenance
To add a reference number to the listing, select Add, indicate the type of number to add and then enter the number to reference. If the number is with a primary or secondary vendor number, the system will provide a vendor listing. Select the appropriate Price Unit for the item and the Purchase Unit for the vendor. Selecting OK will return the system to the previous screen with the new item listed.
The Edit and Delete buttons interact with the currently highlighted line.
Primary UPC Code
A single UPC may be designated as the Primary UPC. If a Primary UPC Code is indicated, this UPC will be printed on the Bin or Item label, otherwise the system will use the first UPC that is available.
UPC Code
If the UPC Code is indicated during the original creation of the item, this reference will automatically appear within the referenced parts listing. To add a UPC code to the system, select the UPC radio button to the right and then enter or scan the UPC code into the Number field. Select OK to save the entry.
Be aware of UPC-E barcodes that may exist in your inventory. These European barcodes (UPC-E) can be converted to display the entire 12 digit UPC-A code if your scanner has been configured properly. So, do not create separate UPC-E entries into the lookup method listing; you will be doing twice the work unnecessarily.
Primary Vendor Part
The Primary Vendor Part Number (PVPN) is indicated in the Type Number column with PVPN and is associated to the main source of the current product. To add a PVPN code to the system, select the PVPN radio button to the right and then enter or scan the vendor’s part number into the Number field. Select OK to save the entry.
Secondary Vendor Part
The Secondary Vendor Part Number (SVPN) is indicated in the Type Number column with SVPN and is associated to the alternate source of the current product. To add a SVPN code to the system, select the SVPN radio button to the right and then enter or scan the vendor’s part number into the Number field. Select OK to save the entry. Multiple SVPNs may exist allowing multiple references to the same product.
Short Barcode
The Short Barcode is a carry over from previous versions of TransActPOS and can now be used for other lookups. Some installations use this generic lookup field for alternative lookup methods such as sizes of lumber.
The sample inventory is as follows:
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Item Number
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Description
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Short Barcode
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091001
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Lumber, 2x4x8
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LUM2X4X8
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061301
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Lumber, 2x4x12
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LUM2X4X12
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At any of the inventory lookup screens, for this example POS, if LUM2X4 is entered, the following listing will be presented the user.
