Release 5.07
1) The K3S_3040 Product Forecast Changes Log screen can be set to display a new Type of record labeled ‘G’ – Period End snapshots. These new transactions will show the Before and After values from each Period End event, and better explain the effect of exponential smoothing. A new APP (Application Control) record labeled ‘K3S_9010 PE_SHPSHOT’ is used to enable this facility. When this facility is enabled, all adjustments to a product’s average (both manual and system generated) are logged for buyer review.
2) The K3S_3016 Product Link Request screen now includes an optional feature that will generate additional Product Link records for a multi-location environment. A new APP (Application Control) record labeled ‘K3S_3016 COPY_ALL’ is used to enable this facility.
3) The K3S_1043 Manage daily information screen makes it easy for the purchasing department to look for and fix outliers prior to a Period End Event.
4) The K3S_1020 Orders – Supplier Detail screen now automatically sets the ‘Select check’ field to blanks when being displayed, clearing any previous setting. This helps the buyer more easily navigate through suggested orders, especially when using the ‘F21=Start list’ facility from the K3S_1010 Orders – Supplier Summary screen.
5) Both the K3S_1040 Orders – Product Detail screen and the K3S_3030 Product History screen now display the F8= exit point and associated text when in use.
6) The K3S_1010 Orders – Supplier Summary screen will now include any Type ‘SO’ Split Orders when in ‘Due’ mode.
7) New program K3S_3950 can be used to populate a file called K_DEMDEXP (Demand Export) which contains the past 2 years of monthly history, and project the upcoming 12 months of demand, by location and product. This program understands seasonality and growth factors. A distributor can use this file to send future requirements to manufacturers.
8) For customers using K3S Silverswitch, a new facility to have reports sent via email attachments exists. The reports are sent as both PDF and CSV formats.
9) The K3S_3030 Product History screen now includes an optional feature to have ‘N’ New products automatically set their User Status field to ‘P’ Probation when the initial Product Average is entered. A new APP (Application Control) record labeled ‘K3S_3030 NEW_PROB’ is used to enable this facility. This new APP record also provides the default # of days to be used when developing the Probation period.
10) The K3S_5050 New Deal Header Information screen can provide for both the Begin and End dates to be entered using MMDD (month,day) format. A new APP (Application Control) record labeled ‘K3S_5050 MMDD_ENTRY’ is used to enable this facility.
11) The K3S_5050 New Deal Header Information screen can provide for the Deal Reference ID values to contain duplicates. A new APP (Application Control) record labeled ‘K3S_5050 REF_DUPS’ is used to enable this facility.
12) The K3S_5050 New Deal Header Information screen can provide for over-lapping the deal Begin and End dates when entering new deals. A new APP (Application Control) record labeled ‘K3S_5050 OVERLAP_OK’ is used to enable this facility. K3S now includes logic to pick the best deal, when over-lapping deals exist for a product.
13) The K3S_8011 Transfer Request screen now includes an optional field to enter the ‘Product cost’. A new APP (Application Control) record labeled ‘K3S_8011 SAVE_COST’ can be set to enable this capability.
14) The sequence of products within a ‘Combined Supplier’ can be customer controlled. A new CPS Combined Supplier Sequencing type ‘5’ – By your criteria, enables a distributor to set up a sequence for products other than the four K3S pre-defined CPS methods.
15) The K3S_3070 Product Interface Log screen will now automatically display the ‘F5=Summary totals’ information when the buyer first signs on to K3S in the morning.
16) Product Hold Out Quantity records can be updated automatically from Purchase Order receipts. This can be helpful for buyers that place pre-season orders.
