Month: September 2014

Enhancement to Best Seller Reports (September 2014)

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EOI Best Sellers Report Enhancement

The September 2014 update includes an enhancement to the Eye On Inventory (EOI) Best Sellers reports. You can now see top selling Videos and Audio Books. Plus, you can now filter Book results based on “Fiction”, “Non-Fiction”, by category or show all books.

To access the EOI Best Sellers reports, enter “IVDI” at “Enter Program Name”. The bottom right button on the screen is labelled “EOI Best Sellers”. Click that button to see the report options.

In case you haven’t used this program, here are the reports available:

  • All Books
  • Fiction Books
  • Non-Fiction Books
  • Books by Category
  • Bibles
  • Int’l Books
  • Recorded Music
  • Accomp Music
  • Videos
  • Audio Books
  • Software
  • Gifts (You can limit gift products by US Retail)

You can specify whether you want to see all best sellers, limit to best selling product not in inventory (“Missing Products”) or further limit the report to missing products that are available from distributors.

Items highlighted in RED identify the best sellers with no On Hand and no On Order quantites.
Items highlighted in YELLOW indicate you don’t have any products On Hand, but you do have at least one (1) On Order.
Finally, items that have at least one (1) On Hand are not highlighted. This makes it easy to see which products need your attention.

If you have multiple inventory files (multi-store setup), you have the option of running any report on the IVM file you choose.

We recognize that there may be top selling titles that you’ve chosen not to carry. The program is simply showing you what other stores are selling so you can make an informed choice on what you may want to consider carrying in your store.

Please remember that the reports are limited to 10 products in the search results unless you are participating in EOI. There is no charge to participate, and the process can be enabled as part of the nightly routines run from the SCHEDULE program.

Click Here to access the easy-to-follow EOI Setup document. You should be able to make the necessary changes in less than two (2) minutes.

We hope this tool is helpful to you in your ministry. If you have suggestions on other ways we can maximize the benefits you get from your investment in technology for your store, please let us know.

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Program Changes on September 2014 Update

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RMS Version 7.60T and 8.00E Program Changes on the September 2014 Update

The monthly update disc you receive from BSMGR for RMS contains a current copy of the Christian Books & More ® database, new images, music samples and program changes. You should run IVDC after installing your update to make prices changes to your store’s inventory items. When that program completes, you can use IVL to print labels with the new prices. For your convenience, the RMS program changes on this update are listed below.

As a reminder, each month’s update disc also includes a folder titled “Manual” that contains the current RMS manual. The file is in Microsoft Word format, and there is a free Word viewer program in the folder in case you don’t have a copy of Microsoft Word installed on your computer.

The following change is for 7.60T only

SETUSER:
FIXED FILE ERROR 35 ON SOME MACHINES.

The following changes are for 8.00E only

APE:
IF YOU ENTER AN INVOICE DATE OR CHECK DATE MORE THAN 2 YEARS AHEAD OR LESS THAN 2 YEARS BACK, BSMGR NOW GIVES A WARNING.
ARHD:
MOVED STATE UNDER CITY – ON VERY LARGE RESOLUTIONS, THE STATE FIELD WAS GREATLY SEPARATED FROM THE REST OF THE FIELDS. IT IS NOW IN LINE WITH THE OTHER FIELDS BETWEEN CITY AND ZIP CODE.
ARM:
MINISTER LABEL WASN’T TRANSPARENT.
CASHCALC:
NEW PROGRAM – EASY CALCULATOR FOR ADDING UP CASH AND COINS BY DENOMINATION TO GET A TOTAL CASH COUNT FOR A DRAWER. INCLUDES OPTION TO PRINT TO RECEIPT PRINTER.
CHECKEOI:
ADDED TOP 25 VIDEOS TO SUMMARY.
DIAG:
• CHANGED “CAFE POS” TO “TOUCH POS”.
• EXPANDED THE ENV VARIABLE SIZE FROM 20 TO 35.
DIAGRPT:
CHANGED “CAFE POS” TO “TOUCH POS”.
EMP:
IF YOU WERE ADDING A NEW EMPLOYEE AND DOUBLE CLICKED ON THE BACKGROUND, THE CHECK BOXES WOULD ALL GET SET TO A CHECKED STATE.
EOIBEST:
• ADDED TOP SELLER LISTS FOR VIDEOS AND AUDIO BOOKS.
• BOOKS CAN NOW BE LIMITED TO FICTION, NON-FICTION, A SPECIFIC CATEGORY OR ALL BOOKS.
GLAP:
COSMETIC – YOU ARE ABOUT TO POST INTO …. THE PERIOD NUMBER WAS TOO FAR RIGHT.
GLTB:
SMALL LETTERS AND CAPITAL LETTERS ARE NOW SORTED EQUALLY.
IVDI3:
RANDOM INDEX OUT OF BOUNDS ERRORS – PUT IN SOME EXTRA LOGIC TO PREVENT THIS.
IVM:
REPLACES ANY TABS WITH SPACES.
IVL:
ADDED OPTION TO PULL ALL CATEGORIES.
IVP:
• EXCEL IMPORT – OUR PRICE TIER 2 WASN’T IMPORTING CORRECTLY ALL THE TIME.
• EXCEL EXPORT – IF YOU CHOSE A REPORT THAT CONTAINED NO DATA, GOT A FILE ERROR 42.
IVSO:
REPLACES ANY TABS WITH SPACES.
IVUL:
IMPORT OPTION 32 – SECOND AND THIRD TIER PRICING WASN’T CORRECT.
IVWOIBID:
THIS PROGRAM WAS MISSED IN THE VERSION 8.0 FULL COMPILE. OLD VERSION CAUSED A FILE ERROR 39.
MENU:
IF USE-ALT-MENU IS SET TO Y THE THE MENU USER WILL BE PULLED FROM THE USER_NUM.
MLP:
EXCEL ERROR MESSAGE – IF THE EXCEL ROUTINES FAIL DUE TO MISSING THE .EXE OR THE PATH NOT BEING SET, BSMGR NOW DISPLAYS AN ERROR MESSAGE EXPLAINING WHAT TO LOOK FOR.
POS:
• DISABLE LAYAWAY – THE TOUCH POS SUB TL SCREEN STILL SHOWED LAYAWAY EVEN WHEN TURNED OFF IN SYS CONFIG.
• MISC BUTTON COLOR WASN’T BEING USED.
• STOP BLOCKING SSL20 FOR THIN CLIENT.
• NEW ENV SETTING: “POS-TOUCH-SUBTL-OPTION“. SETTING IT TO A “0” OR LEAVING BLANK KEEPS THE EXISTING/DEFAULT SUBTL SCREEN LOOK AND BEHAVIOR. HERE ARE THE OTHER OPTIONS:

  1. THE ENTER KEY (OR SCANNING A GIFT CARD) WILL HAVE NO EFFECT. THE CURSOR STAYS IN THE AMOUNT DUE FIELD.
  2. ADDS THE FUNCTION KEY EQUIVALENT TO THE 2ND LINE OF THE BUTTON NAME. FOR EXAMPLE CASH WOULD READ “CASH F3” DISPLAYED ON TWO LINES.
  3. COMBINES BOTH #1 AND #2.

IF NOT USING A TOUCH SCREEN AND DON’T WANT TO USE THE MOUSE, SETTING “2” OR “3” WOULD BE BEST.
DESCRIPTIONS WERE TWEAKED A BIT A BIT. FOR EXAMPLE, “HOUSE CHARGE” IS NOW “CHARGE”.
ADDED ALT LETTERS TO THE LEFT HAND SIDE BUTTONS.

POSSCRNS:
MISC BUTTON COLOR WASN’T BEING USED.
QBSRPT:
ADDED CHECK BOX TO SHOW CURRENT MONTH BURNS.
THEFLAGS:
NOW SHOWING ON HAND AND ON ORDER NUMBERS FOR THE INGRAM/SPRING ARBOR WAREHOUSE IN ALLENTOWN, PA THAT WENT LIVE ON SEPT. 1, 2014.
TIMEIN:
HOURS WORKED BUTTON OFF THE SCREEN.
VIEWER:
EXPANDED SIZE OF PREVIEW TEXT BOX.
VTEST:
UPDATED TO NEW LOOK FOR 8.0.

 

Please contact us if you experience problems installing your update.

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New Ingram Warehouse in Allentown, PA

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New Ingram Warehouse in Allentown, PA

Effective September 1, 2014, Ingram opened an additional Print To Order (PTO) distribution center (DC) in Allentown, PA. This is an alternative warehouse for customers to shop. According to Ingram, “PTO titles will be shipped the same day if they are ordered before the cutoff time.” The cutoff time is set by Ingram, so check with your Ingram account rep for details.

The warehouse code for the new DC is “B”.

If you want to create a Purchase Order (PO) for this DC, please do the following:

  1. At the “Enter Program Name” prompt, enter IVO.
  2. Either create a new PO or bring up an existing PO, then click “OK=F5”.
  3. On the second screen (with “Purchase Order General Information” at the top) in the “Special” field, change the warehouse code (third character) to “B” (without the quotes). Click “OK=F5”.
  4. Continue working on the PO as normal. The electronic (EDI) version of the PO will have the codes entered in the “Special” field.

For your convenience, here are the current warehouse (DC) codes:

  • “B” = Allentown, PA
  • “C” = Chambersburg, PA
  • “D” = Ft. Wayne, IN
  • “E” = Roseburg, OR
  • “N” = Lavergne, TN

One change on the September 2014 update (which you should receive soon) is support for the new PTO warehouse on Internet Stock Checks. The version 8.0 upgrade has been sent to all stores using RMS, and the stock check enhancement was only made for version 8.00E (and later). If your system shows an older version on the main screen (7.6, 7.4 or earlier), please send an email to support@bsmgr.com and include your account number, store name and the current version of BSMGR/RMS showing on the screen.

Please contact us if you experience problems installing your update or making the changes described above.

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CPE 2014 Murfreesboro – Pre-Registration Deadline Reminder

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Today is the Pre-Registration deadline for the Christian Product Expo (CPE) being held later this month (9/21 – 9/23) in Murfreesboro, TN. If you haven’t signed up yet, we encourage you to take a few minutes to do it today at www.cpeshow.com, and we look forward to seeing you at the show! (Remember, we’ll be in booth #1.)

Does BSMGR have show specials for CPE? Yes! $500 off Platinum RMS; $250 off 2-user Gold RMS; and $500 off Touch POS (for new and existing users). If you buy Platinum RMS and the optional Touch POS add-on, you can save a total of $1000.00.

What will I get from CPE? Experience workshops, training, author signings, devotions, peer networking, worship, fellowship and two movie premieres. Special guests this year include Kim Hill, Jon Weece, Tullian Tchividjian, The Issacs Group, Lilly Isaacs, Philip Yancey, Cynthia Ruchti and Tenth Avenue North. Check out the full schedule below.

Who should attend CPE? This show is specifically geared towards the Independent Christian Retailer. The speakers will focus their message to Independents, workshops will feature Independents with their messages directed to Independents.

Do I have to be a member of the Munce group to attend? No. ALL independent Christian retailers are invited and encouraged to attend.

What does it cost to attend? There is no registration fee to attend the show, and this is the only show that provides a generous reimbursement plan for your expenses.

Order from 30 exhibitors AND experience a product presentation from 15 others to receive:

  • All meals FREE for two people from your store. *
  • All training is FREE
  • Personality Party activity is FREE
  • Up to 2 nights at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Convention Center. **
  • Up to $250 travel allowance (airfare or mileage). Plus, WEST coast stores may qualify for an additional $100 in travel reimbursement.
  • Enter for cash prize drawing!

* With qualifying orders
** Room rate only – Taxes extra
Did you know that on average more than half of the CPE attendees have qualified for full reimbursement?

You are invited to join us September 21-23, 2014 at the Christian Product Expo (CPE) in Murfreesboro, TN. We will be in Booth #1.

The Pre-Registration deadline is September 5th.
Visit www.cpeshow.com to register today!

Sunday, September 21st
9:00am-12:00pm Pre-Show Training for New and Prospective Retailers
11:00am-7:00pm Registration Open
1:00pm-4:30pm Bookstore Manager Workshop
1:00pm-2:00pm Retailer Training
2:00pm-2:45pm Merchandising Training
2:45pm-3:30pm Bible Training (Harper Collins Christian Publishing)
4:30pm-5:30pm Author/Artist Personality Party Meet & Greet and Signings
5:30pm-7:00pm Dinner (Presentation)
7:00pm-8:00pm Night of Worship featuring Kim Hill, Margaret Becker & Jon Weece
8:30pm-10:00pm Movie Premiere
Monday, September 22nd
7:00am-6:00pm Registration Open
7:30am-8:15pm Devotions (Presentation)
8:30am-10:00am Two Tracks of Retailer Training
10:00am-6:00pm Exhibit Hall Open
12:00pm-1:00pm Complimentary Buffet Lunch Served in the Exhibit Hall
6:30pm-8:30pm Banquet & Showcase featuring The Isaacs & Tullian Tchividjian
8:30pm-10:00pm Movie Premiere
Tuesday, September 23rd
6:45am-1:00pm Registration Open
7:30am-8:15pm Devotions (Presentation) featuring Philip Yancey
8:30am-12:00pm Exhibit Hall Open
12:00pm Cash Prize Drawings!

Be sure to register today at www.cpeshow.com.

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