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Receiving Products on the Server

Distributor steps for receiving a purchase shipment on the Encompass server (desktop) from the Purchases table so inventory shows on the floor; mobile receiving gives more bin control. Requires v22.01+.

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Written by Bailey Naas-Thornton

Minimum Version Required: 22.01

Steps

How to Receive a Product on the Server
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1. Using Universal Search, navigate to the Purchases table.
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2. Locate a Purchase by applying filters to the column headers.
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3. Arrow into the purchase.
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4. Review the Purchase for quantity and costing then click Edit to make changes, if needed.
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5. Once details have been reviewed and changes are complete, click the Receive Shipment button.
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​ Note: The Purchase’s Receive Date is set to today's date.
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  • If an overlay appears, make the requested changes on the product(s) listed then click OK.
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6. Click the name of one of the products.
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  • Inventory - This product's on-floor inventory now reflects being received in the warehouse.

Fields And Definitions

* = required field
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  • Purchases table - Table displaying Purchase records with information including Shipment ID, Vendor, Status, and Invoice Number.
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  • Encompass Mobile - Handheld app to access a customer’s Warehouse, Dashboards, and Sales Executions.
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  • Shipment Number* - Reference number used to identify a specific shipment.
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  • Receive Date* - The date a shipment is expected to arrive.
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  • Vendor* - The company that supplies products to a business.
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  • Location* - Specific warehouse that is receiving the product.

Best Practices

  • Receiving on Encompass Mobile gives you more control of Inventory Counting and Bin Locations than Receiving on the server site.
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  • Products should always be counted in the Warehouse as they are seen upon Receiving.
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  • Similar Products should be put in different bins to minimize Mispicks.

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