Minimum Version Required: 22.01
Pre-Conditions
A Global Supplier must already exist in the dsdlink global database. If one does not, contact Encompass Support and request a new Global Supplier be added.
A Global Package must already exist in the dsdlink global database. If one does not, contact Encompass Support and request a new Global Package be added.
A Product record must already exist in the Encompass system.
Steps
How to Add a New Global Brand and Product
1. Navigate to the product record that will be added to the global database.
2. Select the Product Manager tool.
3. In the Search Product on dsdlink pop-up window, select the Suppliers tab and uncheck the check box next to Suppliers from the {Encompass} Database.
4. Use keywords to search for the Supplier of the Product.
5. On the left side of the window, review any Brands that are displayed. If the Brand is not seen, select Add Global Brand.
6. Enter the required information and select Add Brand.
7. Select the Brand just created and then select Add Global Product.
8. Enter the Package for this product.
9. Enter the remaining required information and select Add Product.
10. Select Link To dsdlink Product.
11. Follow The Product Manager Help Resource for further information.
12. Select Save Changes.
Fields And Definitions
Global Product ID - The ID that is assigned to the corresponding product record in dsdlink. If local product has a value in this field, that is an indicator that the product is linked.
Product Name - This is the Brand Name + Package. Please see the help resource Brand Hierarchy for additional information.
Best Practices
If a Product record does not exist in the local Encompass system yet, go to the Add From Global Products dashboard and follow the same steps.