Vinculum Release Notes
Version 9.3.161
August, 2024
Vin eRetail
Order Management:
Change Requests/ Enhancements/ Improvements:
Provision of Store Credit Uses as Tenders or Discount
With this change, businesses now have provision to configure the store credits/ loyalty points as either Tender or Discount providing better flexibility on the tax management.
Tender mode applies tax on store credit; Discount mode applies tax after subtracting discount from order amount.
Configuration can be customized based on channel type using the GST Tax Configuration screen.
Navigation: Vin e-Retail >> Admin > Settings > GST Tax Configuration
Option to search for Order/ Return using a barcode
With this change, users now have the provision to search order/ return by scanning the barcode of the product.
A toggle option has been added under the 'Advance Search' section in Order/Return Enquiry, allowing users to switch between search parameters: SKU Code or Barcode.
Navigation: Vin e-Retail >> Sales > Order Enquiry
Vin e-Retail >> Returns & Transfer > Return > Return Enquiry
Option to manually push inventory for SKUs over Sales Channels
With this change, users now have the provision to force push the current inventory for a set of SKUs over a selected sales channel.
A 'Manual Inv Push' option has been added to the MP Inventory log screen, allowing users to enter up to 100 SKUs for inventory reconciliation across selected sales channels.
Navigation: Vin e-Retail >> WMS > Inventory > MP Inventory
Location restrictions based on user's access
With this change, users will now be able to see/ access only those locations over “Location Enquiry” for which the access has been given by the brand, previously users were able to access all the locations despite the location access.
Additionally, any existing user can only create new users for the locations for which they have been granted access by the brand.
Navigation: Vin e-Retail >> Master > Organization Management> Location Enquiry
Order Filter Enhancement on Order Enquiry
Users can now retrieve multiple orders on the order enquiry screen using the newly added bulk search feature allowing for more efficient management of multiple orders.
This functionality supports searches using below identifiers:
Order Number
External Order Number
Master Order Number
Delivery Number
AWB (Air Waybill) Number
In addition, a time filter has been added to the order processing date filters using which users can now refine their order queries with greater precision by specifying time ranges within dates. This feature allows for more granular control over order data retrieval, enhancing the ability to track and manage orders based on specific processing timeframes.
Navigation: Vin e-Retail>>Sales >>Order Enquiry
MP Inventory Logs Screen Enhancements
The MP Inventory log screen now includes "Channel Type" and "Brand" filters, allowing users to refine their search and view data more effectively.
Additionally, users can now see both the request and response associated with each SKU, providing a comprehensive overview of inventory sync activity.
Navigation: Vin e-Retail>>WMS >>Miscellaneous > MP Inventory Log
Warehouse Management:
Change Requests/ Enhancements/ Improvements:
LPN to LPN transfer
Users can now transfer all contents of an LPN to another LPN.
The users need only scan the LPN barcodes to move all items from one LPN to the other.
This will help improve efficiency during bin consolidation and bulk inventory movement within the warehouse.
Navigation: Vin e-Retail >> WMS >> Inventory >> Inventory Move by Scan
Navigation: WMS App >> Inventory >> Inventory Move >> LPN to LPN
Camera scan option for IMEI/Serial No. in WMS Android App
The users can now capture IMEI/Serial Numbers while receiving & picking using camera scan.
This will help clients that are not using a HHT device for the warehouse operations.
Navigation: WMS App >> Receiving >> Inbound.
Added Bin filter/search in LPN wise Inventory view in WMS Android App
Users can filter and search for a specific bin in the LPN view and see available inventory for all LPNs within that bin.
Users can search for inventory using any of the filters of SKU, Bin, or LPN to view all inventory that satisfies the applied filter.
Navigation: WMS App >> Inventory >> Inventory View >> By Sku Bin/LPN
LPN enquiry screen - option to search by SKU Barcode
We have added a toggle button to the LPN enquiry-advanced search feature, allowing users to search using both SKU code and EAN code.
In the warehouse, users typically scan the EAN code instead of the SKU code, which will enhance their efficiency.
Navigation: Vin e-Retail >>WMS>>Miscellaneous >>LPN Enquiry
Orderwise picking channel visibility
Channel Code/Channel Name has been made visible in BY ORDER picking within the app.
This will help users in identifying the channel code and channel name, making it easier to pick the appropriate packing material for that channel and pack the item at the packing station.
Navigation: Vin e-Retail app>>Picking>>Orderwise Picking
Customer filter manage picklist screen enhancement
A new feature has been added to the OrderWise picklist screen that allows users to search for customers using an external customer code.
Additionally, users can now search for multiple customers at once.
When the user clicks on the three dots, a pop-up appears where they can enter both the customer ID and the external customer ID, separated by commas. A maximum of 50 values are allowed.
Navigation: Vin e-Retail >>WMS>>Manage Picklist>>Generate Skuwise Picklist
User Defined Fields on B2B manifest screen
Five additional UDFs (UDF6 to UDF10) have been added to the B2B manifest screen.
This will help users capture additional details when needed.
Navigation: Vin e-Retail >>WMS>>Manage Manifest B2B
Print Packaging Slip button on manifest screen for transhipment
We have added a new label named “Print Pkg. Slip” on the manifest screen for transhipments.
This label includes the total number of LPNs per customer, along with other details, and will be handed over to the transporter/vehicle.
Navigation: Vin e-Retail >>WMS>>Manage Manifest B2B
Order processing (B2B/B2C) selection and visibility in app
We have introduced an option in the app to filter the picklist based on the order process flow (B2B / B2C).
This will help in warehouses where a single pool of inventory is maintained for B2B and B2C to priotize between the orders and segregate pickers.
Navigation: Vin e-Retail app>>Picking >>Order wise picking>>Pending Picklist
Bypass Bin selection at Pack Scan
Currently, when a single SKU is allocated from multiple bins, the user needs to pick the SKU by selecting the bin at the pack station.We have provided an option to bypass this selection as the packer is unaware of where the item was picked from.
This change will save the user time in processing orders by eliminating one click.
Navigation: Vin e-Retail >>WMS>>Manage Picking
Inbound realtime enhancements
The users can now process Inbounds using the ‘By Table’ which allows them to perform inbound without scan.
In the ‘By Table’ option users can perform inbound of quantities by updating the data in grid. All expected SKUs along with the expected quantities would be visible to the users in the grid.
The GRN tax amount field under the Inbound Detail session on the right hand side has been added for additional visibility.
Navigation: Vin e-Retail >>WMS>>Inbound Enquiry>>Inbound Realtime
- Access Control over Putaway mode in App
Putaway mode: User Defined Putaway or System Suggested Putaway through the WMS app can be restricted using access control to enforce correct user behaviour.
Bin scan mandatory during Short pick in App
This will help the user to avoid skipping the small quantities present in the picklist and making it mandatory to scan the bin before a SKU can be marked as short pick.
LPN Mandatory for Putaway
Now users can make ToLPN mandatory while doing Putaway
This change ensures that no putaway will happen without LPN.
Configuration is required to enable this functionality
Navigation: Vin e-Retail >>WMS>>Admin>>Settings>>PO/QC/Putaway/Inbound>>Putaway
Bill-to Location Selection for Purchase Orders from Head Office
A new feature has been introduced that allows users to select a "Bill To Location" when creating purchase orders from the Head Office.
This enhancement addresses discrepancies in CGST and SGST amounts by enabling users to choose the preferred billing location.
The "Bill To Location" dropdown will only be visible and editable when logged in from the Head Office.
For all other locations, billing will default to the logged-in location.
Key Bug Fixes:
Restrict Upload of duplicate AWB
The system restricts generation of duplicate AWB numbers for the same transporter in different locations.
Navigation: Vin e-Retail >> WMS>> Logistics >> Manage AWB
Transhipment Invound behaviour in App
In Transhipment > receiving , when users scan the LPN, doc no auto populated and ideally it should be successfully added if autoenter is configured on the HHD device.
However, this was not working and the user has to click on OK button. This issue has been fixed now.
Seller Panel (Vin Supplier):
Change Requests/ Enhancements/ Improvements:
Flexible RTO Status Options for Seller Panel Orders
A new custom feature has been added for the Seller panel, enabling sellers to select the initial return status (Confirmed/Closed) when creating RTOs for their orders. This enhancement allows sellers to choose the status that aligns with their order management preferences, improving efficiency in managing returned items.
Navigation: Vin e-Retail >> Sales >> Global Order Search
Seller Invoice Series Enhancement
A new feature has been implemented to enhance invoice management for sellers. Sellers can now create unique invoice series based on individual vendors. This functionality allows customized invoice numbering per vendor and streamlined tracking of vendor-specific transactions.
Navigation: Vin e-Retail >> Admin>> Miscellaneous >> Settings
Vin FBS (Store Fulfillment App)
Change Requests/ Enhancements/ Improvements:
B2C Manifest Module:
We're excited to announce a major upgrade to the manifest creation module in the Store Fulfillment app! Offering greater efficiency and control over shipment processing.
Key enhancements:
Unified Manifest Creation: Generate manifests for both self-fulfilled and marketplace orders within a single, user-friendly interface.
Proforma Manifest Printing: Print preliminary manifests to ensure accuracy before finalizing shipments.
Dynamic Manifest Management: Add or remove individual shipments from existing manifests for ultimate flexibility.
Advanced Filtering Options: Leverage multiple filters to quickly locate specific orders and streamline manifest creation.
Order Remarks Visibility:
Users can now view any customer comments or order remarks directly within the order interface allowing tailored order processing based on customer notes.
Rights-Based Enhancement for Order Processing Actions
We've implemented a right-based system to refine order processing functions improving security and user management. Users with the access will be able to access the functionality else not.
These order processing function includes:
Order Hold/Unhold: Placing orders on hold or removing them from hold status.
Order Cancellation: The ability to cancel orders.
Document Printing: Generating invoices and shipping labels.
EDD Feature: Knowing the expected delivery date for the SKU.
Vin Endless Aisle
Change Requests/ Enhancements/ Improvements:
Proforma Invoice for Endless Aisle Orders
A new option “Proforma Invoice” has been added to the Order Detail page of “My Orders” module.
After placing an endless aisle order, if the customer requests a copy of the invoice, the store associate can print/share a proforma invoice to the customer.
Proforma Invoice can be customoized as per the brand’s format.
External Order Tracking
Users now have the ability to track shipments in detail using external links provided by third-party logistics. A new "Track Shipment" option has been introduced on the order detail page within the "My Orders" section. This option allows users to use external tracking services for their orders. Additionally, the "AWB No" field has been upgraded to a hyperlink, enabling seamless tracking through the same external services.
Themes and personalization
Users now have the option to select the default theme for the App as per their preference. The selected theme will be applicable for Endless Aisle and Store Fulfillment.
Enhanced Product Description Page
We've improved the product description page to offer users a more informative and interactive experience.
Improved Header Information:
Product Name: Clearly displayed in the header for quick identification.
MRP (Maximum Retail Price): Prominently shown for immediate price reference.
Enhanced Image Viewing:
Increased Visibility: Product images are now more prominent on the page.
Zoom Functionality: Users can zoom in on images for a detailed view.
Pinch-to-Zoom: Touch-enabled devices support pinch gestures for easy zooming.
Vin Lister
Change Requests/ Enhancements/ Improvements:
EXT Import Rule ID
Now user will be Import data based on Rules / Different Condition in VinLister
All capabilities of Rule creation / Formulae / Attribute value are applicable for Master Creation
2. Lister and Integration logs on transmit enquiry screen
a. User will be able to see Logs on “ Log File “ Column in Transmit Enquiry screen and check issue / Response from Marketplace
Time Zone Handing Channel Wise while Price Push
Vinlister has provided the option to configure time setting as per requirements
Based on Webstore / Marketplace if any different time zone required then it will be achieved while pushing Price API
Image Transformation Screen for End Users
a. User will be able to see Image Transformation Count status
1.SKU Count Wise
2. Image Count Wise
SKU Count Wise :It will show sku count on basis of SKU- Total skus, In process, Not picked skus,Success skus or failed skus
SKU Image Wise :It will show sku count on basis of images- Total skus, In process, Not picked skus,Success skus or failed skus
1. Data Sorting in output
Data output sorting option has been expanded, Earlier output sorting was on the basis of size only , now, on color basis sorting can also be done. Its client basis change, sorting configuration can be done as per the sorting requirements.
Color sorting output
Key Bug Fixes:
Dropbox SKU Image Filter
1. User facing related to Dropbox while filtering images are resolved
De-List & Re-List Configuration issue
1. User now able to have De-List and Relist option post configuration in Panel for APi based Marketplaces in SEA
Price Push Issue -Multiple times
1. When user import Price sheet in VinLister , User facing challenge for Price push due to multiple times push activity has been resolved
Department Filter on Export Screen
Path : Product Export by Export Profile > Export Screen
1. User were not getting Department filter for Myntra Channel has been resolve for all categories
Import>>Requested on date issue
While resetting Import, the requested date was appearing incorrectly in the Import screen. Now, it has been corrected and now the date is showing under the requested date
Null Error for all users on Home Screen
Standard APIs
Change Requests/ Enhancements/ Improvements:
Addition of parameters in the Shipping Label PDF API
Two new parameters have been added in the response of the shipping label pdf API
(all version).InvoiceNo: Invoice no. of the shipment
DeliveryNo: Delivery no. of the shipment
API Touchpoint: /RestWS/api/eretail/v1/order/getShippingLabelPdf
Addition of parameters in the Shipment Detail API
Below parameters have been added in the response of the Shipment Detail API
(all version).customerBillToGst : Billing GST No of the customer
customerShipToGst: Shipping GST No of the customer
customerCode: Customer code
customerName: Customer Name
sellerGstNo: GST No of the seller
API Touchpoint: / RestWS/api/eretail/v1/order/shipmentDetail
- Seller SKU Code in Inventory webhook
With this change, the resepone of inventory webhook will now provide the seller’s SKU code instead of SKU Code.
Addition of IMEI/ Serial No in Order Process API
A new optional parameter “serialNos” has been added in the request of the order process API to validate the IMEI/ Serial No associated with the SKU while order processing.
API Touchpoint: RestWS/api/eretail/v1/order/orderProcess (all version)
Addition of New Parameters in PO Pull API
The PO pull API has been updated with three new parameters to provide more comprehensive inventory information:
"asnQty": Represents the quantity of items in Advanced Shipping Notices.
"openQty": Indicates the quantity of items still pending in open orders.
"closedQty": Shows the quantity of items in closed orders.
API Touchpoint: RestWS/api/eretail/v1/po/popull
Addition of QC Status in Inbound Detail API
A new parameter “qcStatus” has been added in the response of the inbound detail API to check the QC status of respective Inbound.
QC Status includes -
Inbound QC not started for an inbound - QC status :- NULL.
Inbound QC started for an inbound - QC status :- QC In Progress.
Inbound QC done For an inbound - QC status :- QC Done.
API Touchpoint: RestWS/api/eretail/v1/inbound/detail (all version)
Addition of EWB No & EWBValidUpto in Order Shipment Detail API
Two new parameters “ewbNo” & “ewbValidUpto” have been added in the response of the order shipment detail API to get EWB details.
API Touchpoint: RestWS/api/eretail/v1/order/shipmentDetail
Addition of reserve_type and reserve_Code_Desc in Inventory Reserve API
The inventory reservation API has been enhanced to support SKU-based filtering.
Two new parameters, reserve_type and reserve_Code_Desc, have been added, allowing users to request inventory details for specific SKUs within a reservation.
If SKUs are passed in the request, the API will return inventory details only for those SKUs.
If no SKUs are passed, the API will function as it previously did, returning details for all SKUs in the reservation.
API Touchpoint: RestWS/api/eretail/v1/stock/invReserve
Integrations:
POS Integrations:
Change Requests/ Enhancements/ Improvements:
Genesis V2 (POS)
Invoice Push
Return Push
Financials/ E-filing Systems Integrations:
Change Requests/ Enhancements/ Improvements:
Zatca Invoicing: Channel wise Device ID
With this change, users now have the option to configure the “Device ID” on the location level i.e. either at channel/ warehouse or store level.
Navigation: Vin e-Retail >> Master > Miscellaneous > More Configuration
- Zatca Invoicing: Visibility of Order/ Return No on Invoice/ Credit Note PDF
With this addition, users can now view Order Number on the PDF of Simplified, Export, and Tax Invoices. Similarly, Return Number will be visible on the PDF of the Credit Note.