Question
How to allow for multiple supplier orders to be created for new vehicles?
Answer
You can set up to allow for multiple supplier orders to be created for new vehicles. This
functionality is particularly useful for dealerships with large fleet operations, where new vehicles
are often ordered in high volumes from suppliers to fulfil fleet order requirements.
Before multiple supplier orders can be raised, the multiple supplier orders flag within the vehicle
parameters must be activated, this is found within Vehicles > Parameters > Parameters, select Miscellaneous from the Parameter Type drop down and ensure 'Allow Multiple Supplier Orders' is set to Yes.
Once this parameter is activated, access new vehicle supplier orders by selecting Vehicles >
Supplier Orders > New Vehicle from the left hand menu.
Select a make, model and specification for the vehicle, and complete a unique order number
along with the colour, supplier and any factory fitted options required. Once the supplier order
is complete, select the ‘Repeat’ option at the bottom of the screen.
The screen refreshes to allow another supplier order to be completed. All of the vehicle information is retained with the exception of the two unique identifier fields – those for the order number and the VIN number of the vehicle. Complete the next supplier order and select the ‘Repeat’ option again – this process can be repeated as many times as required.
Once all of the supplier orders required have been completed, select the ‘Cancel’ option to exit the process. Each supplier order can be viewed as a stock card or on the supplier order report and can be brought into stock separately as the vehicles arrive.