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Add a single product from dsdlink Global Products

Distributor steps for importing one product into Encompass from Add From dsdlink Global Products, then mapping product type, package, dimensions and required fields before saving. v22.01+.

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Written by Bailey Naas-Thornton

Minimum Version Required: 22.01

Steps

How to add a single product from dsdlink Global Products
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1. Navigate to the left-hand menu.
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2. Click Products.
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3. Select Add From dsdlink Global Products.
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4. Select the Supplier which you want to add a product for. This brings up the supplier’s products that are available for import.
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5. Check the box for the product you want to add and click the Import Products to Local Database button
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6. This will take you to the Product Information page to complete the product import
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7. Check the accuracy of the information and make sure that all required fields are filled out:
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- Match the top row to your local *Product Type and *Package
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- Fill out Dimension Fields if they aren’t already populated
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- Fill out Custom fields (These fields are unique to the distributor’s site)
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- Fill out Sales fields
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8. Click Save Changes
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9. A pop-up overlay appears showing the added product(s) with a link to View New Records
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10. Products are viewed and maintained moving forward directly from the Products table

Fields And Definitions

* = required field
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  • Add from dsdlink Global Products page - This is where this process must start on the distributor’s site
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  • Select products from Global Product page - This is where you can view what products you can add to your site
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  • Product Information page - This lets you edit the specifics of a product before you finalize imports
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  • Products table - This is where the list of products lives in a distributor site

Best Practices

  • Products are unique combinations of package and contents inside the package. If the contents are different (ABV, flavor, etc.), or if the package is different (configuration, materials, etc.) then that means it is time for a new product record.

  • Checking accuracy for products is a good practice. Make sure that you verify the data that is coming over from dsdlink.
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  • Once a product has been added from dsdlink it is a good practice to look at the products table and view the product. If changes need to be made you can edit from the products page.

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