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Multiple Layered Operations
For implementations of a large number of stores, SAP® Business One can be implemented
at multiple levels. So along with the HO SAP Business One instance, there can be
several consolidation levels of SAP Business One e.g. an SAP Business One instance
for regions that further manage stores (there can be more levels e.g. circle under
the region). In this case the SAP Business One integration is adapted so that every
Consolidation-SAP Business One instance integrates with the SAP Business One HO
instance.
The actual implementation involves setting up a Landscape in the HO configuration
for every SAP Business One and iVend instance. Prior to this, iVend and SAP Business
One was integrated only at the HO.
A global master created on the SAP Business One-Region instance gets integrated
to SAP Business One-HO which further integrates to the iVend-HO. The master is
replicated to every required Store-iVend by the HO-iVend and is independently integrated
with every Store-SAP Business One or Region-SAP Business One instance by the SAP
Business One-HO instance.
Financial Transactions and Consolidation
For all the retail transactions done at the POS terminal at the stores will transform
into an AR (Accounts Receivable) invoice in the corresponding SAP Business One configured
for the store. In addition to the sales done at the POS terminal, there will be other
transactions like sales returns, refunds, simple expenses, etc. All these transactions
will also be created as appropriate transactions in the corresponding SAP Business
One.
In addition to the transactions done at the POS terminal, the store manager at the
store will also be conducting transactions directly in SAP Business One configured
for the store. These transactions will be goods receipt, stock adjustments (provided
rights are available), posting of expense entries for expenses not done through
the retail application (like expense for diesel consumption, electricity expenses,
etc.)
All the financial transactions at the store will be rolled up to the next level
– region as GL (General Ledger) rollups. GL rollups will take all the journal entries of the above
mentioned transactions at store with proper identification – invoices different
from receipts to the general ledger of SAP Business One at the next higher level
– region.
The consolidation module will enable a proper financial consolidation of the levels
below into a consolidation company defined at the higher level. For example, all
the GL entries of all the stores will be rolled up and consolidated into a consolidation
company defined at the regional level.
At the next level, all the GL allocations at the regional level will be rolled up
and consolidated at the Head Office.
The simplest deployment scenario will remain the ‘single-store’ scenario where there
is only ONE store. This is important from the perspective that a SINGLE iVend database
will cater for both store and HO functions and hence there will be NO replication.
SAP® Business One integration will be with this iVend database.
By implementing SAP Business One, iVend and
InterCompany, the Head Office can:
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Elevate and customize in-store service while lowering IT and labor costs. |
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Reduce the total cost of ownership for the new in-store computer model, compared
with a proprietary approach. |
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More easily integrate stores with its other channels such as the Web, catalog and
call center. |
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Provide a platform that will support advanced warehouse inventory management through
RFID, internet shipping and advanced fulfillment techniques. |
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Address key consumer frustrations such as out-of-stock products and delays in fulfillment. |
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Plan and Manage Promotions and Loyalties across the retail chain. |
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Analyze Profitability and Operational Performance at the Store. |
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By implementing SAP Business One, iVend and InterCompany, the Region can:
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Offer alternatives to their most valuable asset - the consumer. |
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Run their entire company as one unit, rather than individually through high-end
integration between the stores and corporate. |
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Analyze Profitability and Operational Performance at the Store. |
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Leverage the feature rich POS solution giving end users easy access to purchasing,
rentals and other advanced transactions. |
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By implementing SAP Business One, iVend and POS, the Store can:
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Enhance the “Customer Experience” by enabling the clerks at the register to make
manager level decisions. |
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Get a user-friendly, versatile POS that will facilitate quick staff acceptance with
minimal training. |
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You can operate in three different modes: touch screen, keyboard and mouse. |
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iVend POS is seamlessly integrated with Service Management. |
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