An inventory request can (Configuration needs to be set up in advance with MYPOS Connect Support):
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Create a draft Purchase Order (PO) for approval.
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Generate an automatically approved PO and email it directly to the supplier.
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Consolidate inventory requests from a single store or multiple stores to create a PO for a supplier, with the option to automatically approve and email it.
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Create a group of POs for delivery on different dates, with the flexibility to automatically approve and email them at the appropriate time.
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Place internal stock requests without creating a PO, enabling requests for products from a Distribution Centre, Central Kitchen, Warehouse, or other store.
How to Navigate to Inventory Requests
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Log in to the MYPOS Connect portal at https://portal.myposconnect.com using your email address and password.
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Once logged in, navigate to Inventory Mgmt, then click Inventory Requests.
Using Inventory Requests
After selecting Inventory Requests, follow these steps:
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Select the Store for the Inventory Request.
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Choose the Requested Delivery Date.
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Select either Class (Classification) or Supplier (only one option can be selected at a time).
Once you have entered the above details, the next screen will appear.
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Enter the number of units (remember the UOM of the product) you want to request.
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If you click Commit there are multiple options that be configured, including:
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Create a draft Purchase Order (PO) for approval.
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Generate an automatically approved PO and email it directly to the supplier.
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Consolidate inventory requests from a single store or multiple stores to create a PO for a supplier, with the option to automatically approve and email it.
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Create a group of POs for delivery on different dates, with the flexibility to automatically approve and email them at the appropriate time.
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Place internal stock requests without creating a PO, enabling requests for products from a Distribution Centre, Central Kitchen, Warehouse, or other store.
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If you select Back to List, the order will be saved as a draft, allowing you to amend the request before committing.
The different statuses for orders are shown in the screenshot below.
Searching for Orders
You can filter and search for orders using the options at the top of the Inventory Requests section:
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Keyword Search
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Store
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Status
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Basis
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Date
Additional Support
If you need help setting up Inventory Requests for your MYPOS Connect system, contact [email protected], and the team will be happy to assist.
Notes
If you choose to request stock from a supplier, ensure that all supplier details are up-to-date, especially their email address.