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Version 3.5 Release Notes

Release date 07/06/2010
This page is a preview of version 3.5 features

Patch Information

  • (patched as of 07/10/2010) - accounts that used '0' in order templates for days closed would have generated tickets if they forecasted with throwaway minimums.  Those stores need to check to make sure orders weren't accidentally generated on the days closed.  This issue has been fixed for any future order generation.
  • (patched as of 07/15/2010) - negative corrections and or adjustments with custom units such as 'dozens' are not displaying properly.  The initial input, and how it is calculated into the units orders, units invoiced, etc. is correct however.
  • (refined as of 07/15/2010) - The order filter now includes a 'Single Day' search option.  Furthermore, the 'data check' has been altered to be more intuitive and useful.  Options are limited but will search for orders that have unpriced items, any customer corrections, any supplier corrections, or no customer adjustments at all.  The biggest change here is the last option that previously returned orders that contained 'any' records with 0 as the customer adjustment.
  • (refined as of 07/15/2010) - The 'select all' option is will be available in pricing and other areas that are used to add multiple items.
  • general performance and stability issues addressed and improved.

Overview

Our last major version, Version 3, represented a paradigm shift and a focus on conversions.  We recognize that parts of that transition were bumpy, but what they did was open the application up to a world of opportunities.  Version 3.5 polishes its predecessor and focuses on simplification: merging steps, merging menus,  merging catalogs and more.

Click here to view a video of the main features.

Team Jera


Menu Merge

Who
This affects the location console, so will likely affect most users.

What
The menu has been consolidated to take advantage of consistencies between the different sections of the application.  

Why
When Jera Supplyit (then Whole-Business) was originally developed it did so in a reactive manor from a wide range of requests.  Naturally, the application bubbled out components and modules to meet the demands.  These days, we see more similarity than disparity between the different sections, which reduces confusion, increases productivity, and amplifies the power of the underlying data.  In other words, more of the application can be used by more folks!

How
Below is a sample of the consolidated menu.  As you can see, the primary links have been reduced.  Tasks such as managing items follow a consolidated interface under the 'Administration' tab.


Catalog Merge

Who
This affects long-time accounts who have patiently held their breath on this one!  Private catalogs don't have to go away, this upgrade simply gives them the opportunity to merge with the public catalog if they choose.

What
Catalog items can be merged, which will most often be used to replace private items with their public catalog item counterpart.

Why
Originally, accounts were capable of managing their own item properties.  While flexible, this often wasn't that practical because 99% of all items are shared across enterprises.  The private catalogs associated to each account can now be merged to simplify the addition of LTO's, item components, reporting and more.

How
Our (fiercely) dedicated account managers will handle this one, only with the total cooperation and approval of an account.  


Simplifying Waste Data Entry

Who
This affects users who take waste.

What
The 'Waste' link in orders will do a whole lot more than simply relocate you to the waste section.  It will synchronize items, add items to the waste record, bring you to the waste record details, and show you the units ordered for the waste record to help control accuracy.

Why
We knew that separating waste out as a separate object was a good step for Version 3, as it opened doors for multiple-day shelf-life items, as well as multiple-supplier scenarios.  However, we also knew (and quickly heard!) that the extra steps involved could be frustrating.  We made it a priority for this version to touch upon those issues and truly simplify the process of taking waste.  We know that good waste data means good forecasting which means good cost savings!

Goodies
As an additional bell (or possibly whistle), we've introduced using barcode scanners to help with the process of taking waste.  If you're interested in starting that process, please write to support at support@jeraconcepts.com, or submit a ticket here support.jeraconcepts.com.


Inventory Orders (purchase orders) and Network Orders Merged

Who
This affects users who place purchase orders with external suppliers.

What
Previously, 'inventory orders' as they were called were built out as a separate system and located in a separate section.  There's no need for that and it introduces complexity having to order screens.  We've merged the inventory orders into the production orders and separated them by type 'Network Orders' and 'Purchase Orders'.  What this allows for is one ordering interface that's very familiar and very consistent.  Futhermore, items that may have only been available on inventory orders are now available within your network as well.  This accommodates the scenario where Kitchen A purchases dry-stock items from the North-east DCP, and then resells them to Store A.

Why
The idea of external orders, or inventory orders as we called them, was conceptually built as a separate piece, with separate items.  This was done to account for the differences in how the items behaved (dry-stock vs. fresh-items).  However, the similarities are greater than their differences and combining the ordering systems shows this to be the case.

How

More...

  • Summary Reports now have the following limits:  100 days (from 35) limit for quarterly data, 1000 record return limit for summary reports (same) and 5000 record return limit for exports (up from 1000).
  • Our barcoding and paperless environments are available for customers interested in those features.  Please contact your account manager at support@jeraconcepts.com if you are interested.