Here's What's New in DRS Bicycle Bundle 2006
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DRS Power Ops™
DRS Power Ops replaces the original DRS SWAT Search™ at stores running that add-in. DRS Power Ops is an expanded all-purpose utility based on our original DRS SWAT Search™ add-in. Key additions include matrix management and new item creation tools. Power Ops improves upon the standard functions found in RMS to provide enhanced search capabilities, matrix management, custom ILC generation, pricing tables, new item wizards, and quick access to supplier information at POS.
Power Ops is designed to work with Store Operations or Store Operations in a HeadQuarters environment. Power Ops can be installed on any PC with access to the Store Operations database. The Add to Sale function is only available when installed at a POS station.

Here are important features of DRS Power Ops:
Setup defaults:
Setup default options including find rules, search field inclusion, and grid format
Auto-generate item lookup codes based on pre-defined formats
Create style sheets to easily manage matrix items in 1-3 dimensions
Assign a margin/markup table to calculate regular price with rounding
Assign price calculators for A-B-C and lower/upper bound prices with rounding
Format list views in grid style with lines and/or alternate row background (green bar emulation)
Define setup parameters to fit your usage requirement on a per station basis


Create/edit items:
Auto-generate item lookup codes based on pre-defined formats
Add/copy new items using an intelligent quick form that allows complete data entry in one screen
Enter multiple dimensions in seconds through style sheets (advanced matrix management)
Add additional dimensions to matrix items in 3 easy ways
Change matrix item descriptions in batch mode
Build matrix style sheets from your existing items in seconds
Add child items at the same time the parent item is created
Delete and item or matrix with associated component items


Search/Find:
Intelligent text search logic eliminates the need to select fields
Locate items by filters: Dept, Category, Sub-description 1-3, Supplier, Type
Locate items by search strings including % (followed by) or & (and) logic
SRN added to Quick Scan
Search for exact string (=)
Search for multiple strings separated by commas (,)
Limit listing to items on POs (open or partial)
Locate items by price point or price range
Limit listings to in stock items or SALE items
Locate items by any combination of the above
Check stock availability at participating suppliers (requires DRS Linker™)
Quick scan by ILC, SRN, or Alias only
New hot keys and right-click menu options from list view
Print labels for matrix class and assembly items
Added grid entry form for Add to Sale or Add to PO		 Sell in POS:
Perform multiple searches and tags in one session
Tag multiple items and assign quantities before adding to sale
Locate and sell a serialized item with serial number selection
Assign a specific serial number to a layaway or workorder
Added ability to add/edit serial numbers

Display/View:
Exclude/include non-inventory and inactive items in list views
Add/edit SRN for an item
View on order items (open or partial POs that have been placed)
Display pictures in large or small format with Notes
View on hand, committed, and pending quantities with mouse-over
View start/stop sale dates or discount schedule with mouse-over
View all items details from one screen with drill-down to Alias, Offline, Member Of, and Supplier/SRN entries
Use hot keys to filter items by type: matrix class, matrix components, non-inventory, assemblies, or serialized
View matrix class items by total units or detailed matrix grids
View on order details for items from POS
View supplier info from POS with quick links to website and email
Support for up to 9 custom label formats (Cognitive or Zebra barcode printers) 

Print:
Print barcode labels for items on demand from within POS (Cognitive and Zebra/Eltron barcode printers)
Setup defaults:
Notes added to 'Search by' Includes
Expanded setup parameters include Prompt for Qty, Y/X Matrix View, Reason for Qty entry, Style Sheets, Custom ILC formats, and Default New/Copy Rules
Assign a margin/markup table to calculate regular price with rounding
Assign ABC price calculators and lower/upper bound prices with rounding

Manager functions:
Add tagged items to an existing purchase order or create a new one
Carry forward open items on a partial PO to create a new PO
Allocate freight before receiving a PO
View/print PO in matrix grid format
DRS Tools™
This utility expedites certain procedures and processes in RMS through the use of wizards and maintenance tools. Designed to work with Store Operations or HeadQuarters, DRS Tools is included with DRS Bicycle Bundle 2006. 

You can use DRS Tools to:
Mark items for inclusion in auto-replenishment services
Mark items for inclusion in pre-labeling services
View what item data is transmitted to participating suppliers running DRS Linker
Perform miscellaneous maintenance tasks such as Mark Items Inactive

Special reports are included with DRS Tools to list qualifying items. These reports can be used to view what data is transmitted by DRS Linker™.
NOTE: For DRS Tools to work properly your items must be assigned to their appropriate suppliers and include SRNs (Supplier Reorder Numbers).
DRS AutoGen™
Added 8 digit option to Auto generate sequential ILC
Added 5 digit option to Auto generate categorized code
New option (AS) to Auto generate ILCs with supplier code prefix
New user defined default barcode type
Added code to set the barcode type for existing items if not already set
Increased the timeout period to update SRN to Alias to handle more data changes
New Tutorial link (see About, Online Tutorial)
DRS Serial Editor™
Added exact match text search (=text)
Added multiple values search (text separated by commas)
Updated routine to load data faster
Load sub-description titles from database
Allow SN scan and sell in POS
New Tutorial link (see About, Online Tutorial)
Support for up to 9 custom label formats (Cognitive or Zebra barcode printers)
Added ability to change sale in progress to workorder or layaway
Run POS and Manager versions simultaneously
DRS PO Loader™
Switched to direct FTP transfer for Giant Bicycles USA
Display a list of open POs that are not already Placed (does not show partial POs)
Upload PO to supplier's order entry system and marks PO as Placed
Identify PO type to supplier as either store originated or auto-generated (auto-replenish)
Removed Pre-labeling from PO Loader and added this function to DRS Linker™
Added support for Quality Bicycle Products and the Hawley Company
DRS Linker™
DRS Linker™ is a complete rewrite of our original DRS LinkerSE for SmartEtailing.com clients. DRS Linker now supports a growing list of trading partners, associations, manufacturers, and suppliers, including SmartEtailing.com, Giant Bicycles, Quality Bicycle Products, and YaYa! Bike dealers. For inclusion in this service have your trading partner contact us at jumpstart@digitaretailer.com.

Linker currently includes support for SmartEtailing.com, Giant Bicycles, Quality Bicycle Products, and YaYa! Bike dealers.
This utility allows you to link selected data from Store Operations or Headquarters to your trading partners via FTP or email. Once configured, Linker runs in the background to automate data transfers.
Virtually any data in RMS can be transferred to the trading partner or recipient of your choice. You determine what data is transferred, how often, to whom, and the method of delivery. Scheduling is handled using Windows Task Scheduler.
DRS Linker is designed to work with Store Operations or HeadQuarters. DRS Linker is only installed on one PC with access to the Store Operations or HeadQuarters database.

NOTE: In a multi-store environment DRS Linker must be installed once at each store location, and once for the HQ connection.

Synchronize your RMS database with a website, web hosting service, or local application
Download supplier product catalogs for local import into your RMS database
Update monthly data for merchandise planning services and OTB spreadsheets
Automate pre-labeling programs from suppliers
Download availability information from supplier warehouses
Send sales or inventory data to remote business partners including Boulder Sports Research

SmartEtailing.com: POS Sync Upload 
Giant Bicycle: Availability file Download, Catalog file Download, Pre-labeling Upload, PO Upload, Dealer Data Upload
Quality Bicycle Products: Catalog file Download, PO Upload, PAL Upload
YaYa! Bike dealers: Client Care Report
Hawley Company: Catalog file Download, Warehouse availability
DRS SWAT Search™
DRS SWAT Search has been expanded and packed with more functionality within a new product called DRS Power Ops. Bicycle Bundle 2005 users who upgrade to Bicycle Bundle 2006 will have SWAT Search replaced with Power Ops.
Retailers using SWAT Search as a stand-alone utility (not in Bicycle Bundle 2005) will enjoy these new features in 2006:

Search for exact string (=)
Search for multiple strings separated by commas (,)
Limit listing to items on POs (open or partial)
Many additional features -- see Power Ops above
DRS JumpStart™
Option to Import Description Overflow to Ext. Description
Added Bike-alog Markup Table
Enter quantities during imports and assign a reason code
Set default to Display Large Picture
Import available pictures with items (suppliers and Bike-alog photo library)
Price Calculator for ABC price levels and upper/lower bound
AS option added for default ILC; autogenerate with supplier code prefix (requires DRS AutoGen™)
Style Sheets for matrix item management
Sync mode for quick supplier setup
Direct supplier links such as Giant Bicycle USA and Quality Bicycle Products (requires DRS Linker™)
Check stock availability at participating supplier warehouses (requires DRS Linker™)
Improved matrix import with auto-populated component descriptions
Bike-alog update options for Full Description, UCC (UPC/EAN), MPN, Pictures, or a combo (Full Description, MPN, UCC)
Direct supplier update for Pictures, MPN, Supplier Cost, UCC, or combination (UCC, MPN, Cost)
Updated routines to load data faster
New Tutorial link (see About, Online Tutorial)
Support for the Hawley Company
Enhanced update routine for UCC, cost, discontinued (mark Inactive), picture update
DRS SO Tracker™
Updated routine to load data faster
Changes to Custom - Special Order Report in Manager:
Changed title of "Due" column to "On PO"
Changed title of hidden RTD to DTD (Delivered to customer)
Added RTD next to "On PO" to show how many items are received on PO
Removed regularly stocked items from report
Removed code to set barcode type to 128A; now controlled by AutoGen
Added "On PO" column to main list view
New Tutorial link (see About, Online Tutorial)
Auto-allocation and special labeling of received stock
Color-coded list views to identify action items (needs to be ordered, on order, deliverable or drop shipped)
Generate purchase orders (add to existing, generate new, or generate PO tied to order number)
Supplier, SRN, and PO number added to main list view
Line item comment and ext. description added for SO items
Est. description option for printed purchase orders (details for supplier)
View/recall any order to POS
Support for up to 9 custom label formats (Cognitive or Zebra barcode printers)
View order History (POS changes by cashier)
Run POS and Manager versions simultaneously

DRS Bicycle Bundle 2006 is a major upgrade to our 2005 edition. Read the Bundle FAQs for pricing, or call the Digital Retail Solutions Sales office: 800-322-9471, extension 87 or 84.