Customer Stock Feeds allow for automated individual stock feeds to be sent to customers, or to be dropped into a specific directory. There are various uses for customer stock feeds, including:
▪emailing feeds to customers
▪updating websites
▪updating external branches (if branches are enabled)
▪updating additional companies.
The feed format used is a generic XML format.
Setup is via Jim2 Configuration Manager:
▪Open Jim2 Configuration Manager.
▪Select the related Jes instance, right click and select Configure, or go to Action > Configure on the ribbon.
▪Click Add and choose the StockFeedOut module.
▪Change the RunHourOfDay parameter to suit.
Once set up, send automated feeds, including pricing and availability to customers.
To add a new feed, select the Customer Stock Feeds icon on the ribbon, then enter the following:
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CardFile
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The cardfile of the customer to send the stock feed to. Pricing will be based on this, including customer-specific pricing.
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Email From Address
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Enter the email address the feed is to be sent from.
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Email To Address
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The email address from the cardfile to send the feed to.
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Email Template
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Choose an email template to base the feed email on.
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Period
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The frequency required to send the feed. Select from Daily, Weekly or Monthly.
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Stock Locations
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The stock locations to use for stock on hand quantities.
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Groups
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Select the stock group, if required.
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Inc Price
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Tick to include pricing.
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Via
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Choose whether to send via email, or from a specific directory.
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Zip Password
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The feed will be attached as a zip file. Specify a password to encrypt the zip file here, if desired.
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Directory
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Enter the directory where the feeds are to be placed if this is method being used.
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Next Feed Date
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The next date a feed is due to occur.
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Email Archive Rule
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Choose which archive rule to run on sending.
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Include
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Choose from:
▪List – will export any stock that is marked Price List and/or Price List & Web.
▪Web – will export any stock that is marked Web and/or Price List & Web.
▪List & Web – will export all stock that is not marked as Don't Publish. |
Generate Now
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Click Generate Now to send a feed immediately, or adjust the Next Feed Date as required..
Check that emails have been sent by checking the System Sent email list.
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Security can be set up to allow/disallow users to view customer stock feeds.
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Further information
eBusiness Connect Framework
eBusiness Security
eBusiness and Stock
eBusiness and the Publish Price to Options
eBusiness Rules
eBusiness Transactions
Manual Vendor Stock Feeds
Vendor Stock Feeds
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