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      11 | Metcash Host & eInvoices Product Summary Page

      This is a summary page for the Metcash Host eInvoices integration with Bepoz. The Metcash Host integration allows for retrieval of the Supplier Host Pricebook and Promotion files from the Metcash Host server and the ability to process them in BackOffice. Also, it allows for receipt of invoice documents electronically and sending purchase orders to the Supplier . This page includes additional information about this feature as well as links to further resources.

      This is a summary page for the Metcash Host & eInvoices integration with Bepoz.

      The Metcash Host integration allows for retrieval of the Supplier Host Pricebook and Promotion files from the Metcash Host server and the ability to process them in BackOffice. Also, it allows for receipt of invoice documents electronically and sending purchase orders to the Supplier.

      This page includes additional information about this feature as well as links to further resources.

      About

      • The Metcash Host and eInvoices integration with Bepoz allows the Operator to do the following:
        • Retrieve Pricebook and Promotions files from the Metcash Host server and process them into the Supplier Pricebook and Promotions components respectively
        • Send Purchase Orders to Metcash 
        • Retrieve Invoice files and process as PO/Electronic Invoices in the BackOffice
      • The above requires setup in Supplier Comms in BackOffice and optionally also requires a Schedule Job to be configured

      Prerequisites

      • Minimum Bepoz version of 4.7 is required for this functionality
      • To configure Supplier Comms, the applicable Operator Privileges will need to be enabled
        • Operator Maintenance 'General' Tab  
          • System Setup: "Maintain Supplier Comms" flag
          • System Setup: 'Maintain Schedule Job' flag
      • To access and edit Purchase Orders, the applicable Operator Privileges will need to be enabled
        • Operator Maintenance 'Stock Control' Tab
          • Purchasing and Receiving: 'Create / Edit Purchase Orders' flag
          • Purchasing and Receiving: 'Post Purchase Orders' flag

      Key Features

      BackOffice Setup

      • The existing Supplier Comms setup has been enhanced to support the Metcash Host & eInvoices integration
      • Different filter options in Supplier Comms setup to filter the Host Pricebook and Promotion files when retrieving from the Metcash Host server
      • Optional Schedule Job 'Metcash Host Scan Data' to retrieve the Host Pricebook and Promotion files on a schedule


      Supplier Pricebook

      • The Metcash Host Pricebook is retrieved, processed and displayed within the Supplier Pricebook menu
      • Metcash Promotions are retrieved and processed in the BackOffice Promotions menu


      Purchasing & Receiving

      • Send Purchase Orders electronically to the Metcash Web Service
      • The User Defined P.O. report has been enhanced to include Metcash Promotional Data
      • The eInvoices (INV8) are supported and can now be retrieved into BackOffice

      Quicklinks & Additional Resources

      • Metcash HOST Supplier Comm Setup
      • Metcash Products Import
      • Metcash Promotions Import
      • Metcash Send PO and Receive Invoice