Can allocations be automatically approved or denied?
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWhen you first set up your DTN TABS database, you can set a system-wide default that automatically sets all new allocations as Open to Buy for the associated consignee. This Open to Buy option can then be changed as needed, on a record- by-record basis. If you want to automatically deny a consignee from loading, you can set the consignee’s allocation
Read MoreCan DTN TABS reports be exported to back office applications or emailed in a file format?
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMost DTN TABS reports can be exported to an Excel, XML or an ASCII text file format for emailing or downloading into a back office application. That saves you the time and provides a handy method for making sure all your systems are in sync. Other reports, like the Real Time Transaction Report, are strictly for online viewing.
Read MoreCan I combine consignees into a group?
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTo add a consignee to a group, you must first setup a consignee group through the Consignee Groups page (Data Management > Consignee Groups). Once that is done, you can assign consignees to that group either through the Consignee Groups page (Data Management > Consignee Groups) or the appropriate Consignees page (Data Management > Marketer Consignees) or (Data Management > Seller Consignees).
Read MoreCan I combine consignees into a group?
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTo add a consignee to a group, you must first setup a consignee group through the Consignee Groups page (Data Management > Consignee Groups). Once that is done, you can assign consignees to that group either through the Consignee Groups page (Data Management > Consignee Groups) or the appropriate Consignee Setup page (Data Management > Marketer Consignees) or (Data Management > Seller Consignees).
Read MoreCan I combine terminals into a group?
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Terminals page (Data Management > Terminals) lets you assign terminals to a terminal group. Terminals can be grouped by location or some other criteria that makes sense for your business. You can set up terminal groups through the Terminal Groups page (Data Management > Terminal Groups).
Read MoreCan I setup product families that are different from PIDX families?
Reading Time: < 1 minuteYes. You can group products any way you want through the Product Groups page (Data Management > Product Groups) . Once you set up a product group, you can assign product to it through either the Product Groups page (Data Management > Product Groups) or the Products page (Data Management > Products ).
Read MoreDo I have to add carriers? Does DTN TABS require carriers?
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA carrier record is required only when you want DTN TABS to authenticate carriers. You can use the Carrier Setup page (Data Management > Carriers) to add and manage carriers. DTN TABS defines a carrier as the transporter of the product. The carrier is also the entity responsible for requesting authorization from the seller on behalf of the consignee. In some cases, the carrier
Read MoreDo processed BOLs have any impact on the credit allocation?
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBOLs that have processed prior to the activation of the credit allocation are not applied to the credit allocation.
Read MoreHow are alert notifications transmitted?
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAlerts can be transmitted to an email and/or a SMS address. If you select the option to send as SMS, the alert will be shortened so it would fit in a text message if needed.
Read MoreHow do I add a carrier?
Reading Time: < 1 minuteYou can add a carrier through the Carrier Setup page (Data Management > Carriers) or through the ADMLOD process. You can add a carrier through the Carrier Setup page (Data Management > Carriers) or through the ADMLOD process.
Read MoreHow do I add a consignee group?
Reading Time: < 1 minuteYou can use the Consignee Groups page (Data Management > Consignee Groups) to add and manage consignee groups. A consignee group lets you group consignees according to class of trade, product allocations, or some other criteria that is appropriate for your business needs.
Read MoreHow do I add a consignee?
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Consignee pages allows you to add and manage consignees. DTN TABS defines a consignee”as the customer or the buyer of the product. In some cases a consignee may be a ShipTo location for the customer. In other cases, the consignee may designate the BillTo location of the customer. If you are a seller, use the Seller Consignee page (Data Management > Seller Consignees)
Read MoreHow do I add a consignee?
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Consignee page allows you to add and manage consignees. DTN TABS defines a consignee”as the customer or the buyer of the product. In some cases a consignee may be a ShipTo location for the customer. In other cases, the consignee may designate the BillTo location of the customer. If you are a seller, use the Seller Consignee page (Data Management > Seller Consignees)
Read MoreHow do I add a product?
Reading Time: < 1 minuteYou can use the Products page (Data Management > Products) to add and manage products or through the ADMLOD process.
Read MoreHow do I add a terminal group?
Reading Time: < 1 minuteYou can add a terminal group through the Terminal Groups page (Data Management > Terminal Groups) or through the ADMLOD process.
Read MoreHow do I add a terminal?
Reading Time: < 1 minuteYou can add a terminal through the Terminal page (Data Management > Terminals) or through the ADMLOD process.
Read MoreHow do I add a third party relationship?
Reading Time: < 1 minuteYou can add a third party through the Third Parties page (Data Management > Third Parties) or through the ADMLOD process. You can use the Third Parties page to add a third party. (The Third Parties page is available to DTN TABS sellers, but not to DTN TABS marketers.) A third party exchange exists when the ownership of product passes through more than one partner before reaching the ultimate buyer. Within
Read MoreHow do I assign a carrier to a consignee?
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOnce a consignee has been added to your database, you can assign carriers to the consignee. You can assign a carrier to a consignee through the appropriate Consignee Setup page (Data Management > Marketer Consignees) or (Data Management > Seller Consignees).
Read MoreHow do I assign a carrier to a consignee?
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOnce a consignee has been added to your database, you can assign carriers to the consignee. You can assign a carrier to a consignee through the appropriate Consignees page (Data Management > Marketer Consignees) or (Data Management > Seller Consignees).
Read MoreHow do I assign consignees to a consignee group?
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIf you are a seller, you can use the Seller Consignee page (Data Management> Seller Consignee) to add a group and assign consignees to that group or you can use the Consignee Groups page (Data Management > Consignee Groups) to assign consignees to a consignee group. DTN TABS sellers own product at terminals and sell that product to marketers and consignees. If you are a marketer, use the Marketer
Read MoreHow do I assign consignees to a terminal?
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOnce a consignee has been added to your database, you need to assign that consignee to the terminal or terminals where that consignee is allowed to load product. Terminal assignments can be made through the Seller (Data Management > Seller Consignees) or Marketer Consignees page (Data Management > Marketer Consignees). Once a consignee has been assigned to a terminal, DTN TABS recognizes that consignee as authorized for entry to that
Read MoreHow do I assign consignees to a terminal?
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOnce a consignee has been added to your database, you need to assign that consignee to the terminal or terminals where that consignee is allowed to load product. Terminal assignments can be made through the Seller (Data Management > Seller Consignees) or Marketer Consignees page (Data Management > Marketer Consignees). Once a consignee has been assigned to a terminal, DTN TABS recognizes that consignee as authorized for entry to that
Read MoreHow do I combine terminals to make a group?
Reading Time: < 1 minuteYou can use the Terminal Groups page (Data Management > Terminal Groups) to name a terminal group and then assign terminals to that group.
Read MoreHow do I set up a product allocation?
Reading Time: < 1 minuteProduct allocations can be created as either a flat allocation or a hierarchical allocation through the Product Allocation Setup page (Allocations > Product > Manage) and through the ADMLOD process.
Read MoreHow do I set up a product group?
Reading Time: < 1 minuteYou can use the Product Groups page (Data Management > Product Groups) to add and manage product groups. Product groups take you beyond product families to allow you to combine products any way you want. For example, you might want to group products by location and then assign that product group to the terminals where only that group of products is available. Once
Read MoreHow do I set up an alert?
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHere’s how to set up an alert notification: Set up alerts receivers (Alerts > Email Preferences > Receivers). Set up alerts senders (Alerts > Email Preferences > Senders). Select an alert type and set it up. Associate senders and receivers to the alert.
Read MoreHow do I setup a credit allocation?
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA credit allocation is not tied to a product. If a consignee has a credit allocation with an available amount, the consignee is allowed to load any products that are available to that consignee at a specific terminal. That enables you to control allocations for a consignee or consignee group that are based on a contract as
Read MoreHow do I specify which consignees are allowed to pull product from a terminal?
Reading Time: < 1 minuteYou can add consignees and assign them to a terminal through the Marketer Consignees or Seller Consignees page (Data Management > Marketer Consignee or Data Management > Seller Consignees ).
Read MoreHow do I specify which product should be at a terminal?
Reading Time: < 1 minuteYou can use the Terminal page (Data Management > Terminals) to quickly assign products or product families to each terminal. Assigning a product to a terminal helps your allocation specialists know which products are available at which terminals.
Read MoreHow does a marketer become a DTN TABS marketer?
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSellers can use the TABS Marketers page (Admin > TABS Marketers) to approve DTN TABS marketers and to assign allocation viewing privileges. Sellers can also change and delete previously created approvals, and export current approvals in an Excel (CSV) format. Typically, a marketer company contacts DTN to let us know they are interested in using DTN TABS. We work with the marketer to
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