Vinculum Release Notes

Version 9.3.165

17th December, 2024


Vin eRetail

Order Management: 

Change Requests/ Enhancements/ Improvements:

  • Virtual BOM SKU Order/ Return Filtering                                 


  1. Users can now filter and export orders and returns using BOM SKU codes through the newly added "Virtual BOM SKU" filter. This enhancement provides greater flexibility in tracking and managing orders associated with specific BOM configurations.

  2. This functionality is available on Order Enquiry, Return Enquiry, and Order Allocate/Unallocate screen.


Navigation: Vin e-Retail >> WMS >> Order Processing >> Order Allocate/ Unallocate

                  : Vin e-Retail >> Sales >> Order Enquiry

                 : Vin e-Retail >> Returns & Transfers >> Returns >> Return Enquiry




  • Provision to Restrict Shipping of Shipments Without EWB Generation


  1. The system now has capability to prevent shipping of deliveries valued above ₹50,000 without a valid e-Way Bill (EWB) when using Vin eRetail for e-invoicing. This mandatory check helps to maintain regulatory compliance and protects against potential penalties or transit delays. 

  2. This validation is only on the web interface of Delivery shipping and Manifest module and does not apply to imports and API.


Navigation: Vin e-Retail >> WMS  >> Order Processing >> Delivery Shipping

     : Vin e-Retail >> WMS  >> Order Processing >> Manage Manifest 



  • AJIO Pack Process Optimization                                    


  1. The order packing workflow for AJIO has been streamlined through implementation of a prefetch mechanism. The system now retrieves AJIO invoice numbers during the picking stage rather than packing, significantly reducing the overall packing time.

  2. To utilize this enhancement, users need to enable the prefetch feature from the Manage Channels configuration.


Navigation: Vin e-Retail >> Sales  >> Manage Channels


Warehouse Management:

Change Requests/ Enhancements/ Improvements:

  • Linking a Single Invoice to Multiple Inbounds Under One PO via Import 

  1. We’ve enhanced the inboundimportwithpo functionality, allowing users to link a single invoice to multiple inbounds for a single Purchase Order (PO) through the import process.

  2. Expanded Invoice Linking: Previously, it was possible to enter the same invoice number across multiple inbounds for a single PO via the screen and API, but this was not supported through the inboundimportwithpo functionality. With this update, users can now link the same invoice number to multiple inbounds during the import process, accommodating scenarios such as order merging at the vendor's end.


Benefits:

  1. Increased Flexibility: Users can efficiently process multiple inbound under one PO using a single invoice number, improving the import workflow.

  2. Consistency Across Platforms: This enhancement aligns the import functionality with the screen and API, ensuring a unified process for handling inbound.

  3. Streamlined Operations: Reducing manual interventions for handling invoices across multiple inbound helps users save time and maintain better control over inbound processes.





  • Reset Functionality on Manifest & Remove AWB Screen

  1. We’ve introduced a RESET button on both the Manage Manifest B2B screen and the Remove Manifest’s AWB screen in the app.

  2. Users can now click the RESET button to clear the scan field, helping in cases where an LPN has been accidentally scanned or incorrect data has been entered. This eliminates the need for manually clearing the field by clicking on it.


Benefits:

  1. Improved Accuracy: Users can quickly correct mistakes without manually clearing fields, reducing errors during manifesting and AWB removal.

  2. Enhanced Efficiency: The RESET button streamlines the process, saving time and reducing manual intervention.

  3. User-Friendly Operation: Simplifies the workflow by allowing users to correct errors with a single click, ensuring smoother operations.


Navigation: Vin e-Retail >> Manifest >> B2B Manifest

                  : Manifest >> Remove Manifest’s AWB



  •  Category Selection in By ZoneBin Picklist                   


  1. We’ve introduced a new feature allowing users to select a hierarchy code at any level when generating a picklist using the By Zone/Bin method. Only one hierarchy is permitted to be selected at each level.

  2. Hierarchy Selection: Instead of creating separate waves for each last-level hierarchy, users can now create a wave using the parent hierarchy code, which automatically includes all lower-level hierarchies.


Benefits:

  1. Simplified Wave Creation: Users can create waves for parent hierarchies, saving time by including all sub-hierarchies without the need for multiple waves.

  2. Improved Efficiency: Reduces the complexity of managing multiple waves, allowing for more streamlined picklist generation.

  3. Enhanced Flexibility: Supports more flexible and comprehensive wave creation based on hierarchy levels, optimizing the picking process.



             Navigation: WMS >> Order Processing>>  Manage Picklist >>  By Zone/Bin




  • Vendor Filter Added to Purchase Register Report Screen 


  1. A new Vendor search option has been introduced on the Purchase Register report screen. 

  2. This enhancement enables users to easily filter and view data specific to particular vendors, streamlining report analysis and improving efficiency.


Benefits:

  1. Saves time by allowing users to quickly locate vendor-specific data.

  2. Enhances data accuracy by narrowing down search results to relevant vendors.

  3. Simplifies report analysis for improved decision-making.

              Navigation: Reports>> Finance>> Purchase Register


  • LPN Print Status, Print Date, and Printed By Added to Transhipment Screen   


  1. We have enhanced the Transhipment screen with the following updates:


  • Print Status: Displays the print status of LPNs to help users avoid unnecessary reprints. This is particularly useful for managing large volumes of LPN data.

  • Print Date: Shows the date when the LPN was printed, providing clarity and historical reference.
  • Printed By: Indicates the user who performed the print action, offering traceability.

  1. These columns (Print Status, Print Date, and Printed By) are also included in the export report across both the Pending and All tabs

Benefits:

  1. Prevents duplicate printing, saving time and resources.

  2. Improves operational clarity by providing detailed printing information.

  3. Enables better accountability with user-specific printing history.

                          Navigation: Wms>> Miscellaneous>>  Transhipment


  • Addition of Eway Bill Number in Dispatch Summary Report                    

  1. We’ve added a new column, "Eway Bill Number", to the dispatch summary report for both B2B and B2C orders.

  2. New Eway Bill Column: The dispatch summary report now includes a column displaying the Ewaybill Number for each dispatch entry, improving visibility and tracking.


Benefits:

  1. Improved Tracking: Users can easily track eWaybill numbers associated with each dispatch, ensuring compliance and better shipment visibility.

  2. Enhanced Compliance: This update supports regulatory reporting by making eWaybill numbers readily accessible in the dispatch summary.

  3. Streamlined Operations: Having the eWaybill number directly in the report eliminates the need for manual lookup, saving time and effort.


Navigation: Vin e-Retail >> Reports >> Outbound >> Dispatch Report




  • Bin Auto fill on Picking Screen Mobile App                


  1. We’ve implemented an auto-fill functionality for the Bin field on the picking screen in the WMS mobile app.

  2. Auto-Fill Bin Location: When users scan the From LPN, the corresponding Bin location is automatically populated, eliminating the need for manual Bin scanning.


Benefits:

  1. Increased Efficiency: Auto-filling the Bin location streamlines the picking process, reducing the time spent on manual input.

  2. Enhanced Accuracy: Automated Bin filling helps reduce errors associated with manual scanning, ensuring the correct Bin is always selected.

  3. Improved Workflow: This feature is applicable for both B2B and B2C orders, improving the picking process across different order processing flows.



Navigation: WMS App >> Picking>> Orderwise Picking



  • Permanent Inventory Reserve           


  1. We’ve updated the Inventory Reserve module to support permanent inventory reservations, eliminating the previous 90-day limit.

  2. Permanent Reservations: Users can now create inventory reserves without an end date restriction, allowing for long-term or indefinite reservations.

  3. Overlapping Reservations: New inventory reservations can be created for overlapping dates, provided the previous reservation (for the same Party Code and Reserve Code) is marked as inactive.

Benefits:

  1. Increased Flexibility: Users can set permanent inventory reserves, improving control over stock allocation for extended periods.

  2. Enhanced Reservation Management: The ability to create overlapping reservations with inactive status provides better flexibility in managing multiple reservations.

  3. Improved Operational Control: This feature allows for more precise management of reserved inventory, ensuring stock is allocated as needed without time constraints.

Navigation: Vin e-Retail >> WMS >> Inventory>> Manage Inventory Reservation


Vin FBS (Store Fulfillment App)

Change Requests/ Enhancements/ Improvements:

  • Auto AWB Generation for Offline Transporter                  


  1. Introducing automated AWB (Air Waybill) generation feature for offline transporters in the store fulfillment app. 

  2. This enhancement automatically generates AWB numbers in the required format during shipment packing, eliminating the need for manual entry and improving operational efficiency.



Vin Lister

Change Requests/ Enhancements/ Improvements:

  • Automatic Image URL Encoding by Lister                    

  1. Users were facing issues due to encoded images and adding of Special characters like “+” in image URL.

  2. Now Lister has enabled and developed capabilities to support Image with special character and transform as per required format 


  • Price update without assigning the SKU to Marketplace                      


  1. Updated method to update channel price without SKU assignment to Marketplace.

  2. Users can update Channel Level pricing when enrichment / SKU information is not available or Under process so VinLister has developed to support Price update when SKU information is not completed / during the process of enrichment to avoid failure hits.

  3. It is supported at the Price sheet template / VinLister API Level.



  • Image Processing Failed Post Retry Optimization                                  


  1. Updated the Image transformation process and timeframe.

  2. Users will not not get Failed status post retry count as its  time frame increases so it will be under pending stage till it gets processed.



  • Cancel Option for Product and Price Imports                                  

  1. Introduced the ability to cancel imports for specific use cases:

Supported Imports:

  1. Product Import

  2. Price Update

  3. Product Update

Benefits:

  1. Provides users with greater control over import processes.

  2. Reduces errors by allowing cancellations for unintended or incorrect imports.




Standard APIs

Change Requests/ Enhancements/ Improvements:


  •  Addition of Parameters in RTV Detail API                   

  1. The RTV Detail API response now includes additional parameters, "lineno" and "ext_lineno", for each SKU in the items array allowing for identification of each unique line in case of the same SKU being repeated.

API touchpoint:   /RestWS/api/eretail/v1/rtv/detail

/RestWS/api/eretail/v3/rtv/detail