01. TABS Initial Setup
Reading Time: 13 minutesSetting up System-wide Defaults The DTN TABS system must be set up so that it matches your method of doing business. The options selected on this page are applied by DTN TABS on a global, system-wide basis. The options may be different depending on the TABS modules being used. Here’s how to setup System Defaults:
Read More02. Best Practices
Reading Time: 8 minutesIntroduction This supplement shares Best Practices from lessons learned during supplier implementations. Companies that ensure all impacted divisions understand and gain alignment with the benefits and goals of the DTN TABS allocation project have greater success when implementing allocation controls. It is our recommendation that an internal DTN TABS Project Kick-off is held by your
Read More03. Database Initial Setup
Reading Time: 29 minutesSetting up Products Petroleum Industry Data Exchange (PIDX) codes are the industry standard codes that identify products sold at the rack. The PIDX Downstream committee maintains these codes. Available product codes entered in DTN TABS should map back to an internal product code in the ERP or billing system. Once created, products are available to
Read More04. Authorization Options and Product Allocatoins
Reading Time: 26 minutesSetting up Allocations Allocations control your customers based on factors such as supply needs (product) which make it possible to perform controls at a specific product family or class of products. There are differing strategies on how to utilize product allocations. DTN recommends performing product allocations through a specific terminal or terminal group by SoldTo.
Read More04a. Allocation Reports
Reading Time: 22 minutesAllocation Reports The Allocations Report provides a detailed summary of credit and product allocations for a terminal or terminal group and consignee or consignee group. The Allocations Report tracks all authorization types in DTN TABS (Deny, Open, One Time, Product/Credit). Allocations can be tracked for a specific terminal or terminal group and a specific consignee or consignee group. The Allocations Report displays
Read More05. Enhanced Credit
Reading Time: 13 minutesAbout Enhanced Credit DTN TABS provides Suppliers with a robust option for managing credit risk with the Enhanced Credit module. Enhanced Credit allows you to factor in the following to calculate a customer’s credit limit: Average price per load Duty, federal/VAT or local taxes Outstanding receivables Orders Special liabilities Credit adjustments Pre-Paid Amounts Pre-Ordering Hold
Read More06. Alerts
Reading Time: 9 minutesAbout Alerts Alerts manage the DTN TABS system by sending information through email or SMS about system behaviors. Terminal communication, customer loading issues or even information about product and credit allocations can be monitored. Internal personnel and customers can be set up to receive Alerts to better manage loading patterns and contractual obligations. Individual contacts
Read More07. DTN TABS Load Assistance
Reading Time: 10 minutesTable of Contents About Load Assistance Running Load Assistance Viewing the Load Assistance Page About Supply Events About Customer Setup About Credit Allocations About Product Allocations About GPO Allocations About Consignee Load Request History (Last 24 Hours) About Consignee Bill of Lading History About Load Assistance The Load Assistance page provides information on product and
Read More08. Troubleshooting
Reading Time: 12 minutesAbout Troubleshooting This page is designed to assist you in resolving issues in DTN TABS. The information provided here is meant to be a starting point. You may find other ways to research issues as you get more comfortable with using the tools available to you. The best tools for troubleshooting customer loading issues are
Read More09. ADMLOD
Reading Time: 4 minutesOverview This document describes the DTN TABS™ ADMLOD 2.4 protocol. This protocol consists of a series of commands to give a user the ability to add, modify, and delete data in the DTN TABS system via a batch file. ADMLOD commands can be submitted as a text file in ASCII through FTP. The same file
Read More10. Master Data
Reading Time: 17 minutesMaster Data Module The Master Data Module allows your ERP system to communicate with TABS to add, update and delete ShipTo, SoldTo and Credit account information. Overview The Master Data module is data integration management with the ERP system. The Master Data module addresses key needs required to manage large-scale DTN TABS implementations. A key
Read More11. Manual BOL Upload
Reading Time: 8 minutesDTN TABS Manual BOL Upload DTN TABS provides Suppliers with the ability to manually create BOLs in the event the real-time BOL was not transmitted from the terminal. Manually entered BOLs simulate a terminal sending an unauthorized BB (Build BOL) or BL (BOL Line Item) record. Manual BOLs are reflected in the BOL Viewer as well
Read More12. DTN TABS Supply Event Module
Reading Time: 12 minutesOverview A better way to communicate with your customers In the highly competitive fuel supplier environment, you need to make high stakes decisions day in and day out. Intelligent decision makers optimize their choices with a steady flow of real-time information. Using DTN TABS Supply Event Module allows you to provide information about both planned
Read More13. DTN TABS Mapping
Reading Time: 26 minutesDTN TABS Mapping Mapping in DTN TABS allows for customization of data to meet internal and external requirements. Mapping options include: Class of Trade Contract Class of Trade Contract Tax Handling Material Code Mapping Cross Reference Data Mapping Terminal Consignee Mapping Setting up Mapping From the Data Management menu, select Mapping. The Mapping page
Read More14. DTN TABS BOL Push
Reading Time: 2 minutesBOL Push Suppliers need to invoice customers as quickly as possible. BOL Push allows for BOLs to be sent directly to your back office in near realtime. This allows for a simplified and more rapid response to the billing process. Faster invoicing and revenue processes also help improve customer relationships. BOL Push is based on
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