Retail Pro® Tips

What You Should Know Before You Change Your ISP

Clients with Internet Access who have either a router or Sonicwall Firewall hardware device, especially clients who have Shift 4 $$'s on the Net, must be aware of the following. If you plan to change your ISP (Internet Service Provider), be sure to contact J.D. Associates beforehand to find out the repercussions. Our technical staff will inform you of what would be involved to get you back up on the Internet. This way, we would have the resources available during the change-over and we could limit your downtime.

Statistics on the X/Z-Out Reports

The X/Z Out module includes a statistics mini-analyzer.  POS statistics can be compiled, evaluated, and output in several formats without having to use a full-scale report or analysis program.  This feature gives POS managers a valuable tool to track and monitor the performance of sales associates, departments, or promotions in an easy-to-use extension of the X/Z Out report.

The statistical reports available fall under two categories:

1. Document Statistics are based on the non-merchandise elements from sales receipts, such as the Cashier, Associate, Tax Area, POS Flags, Fee Type, or Comment fields.  Document statistics are useful for analyzing performance of personnel, results from ads and promotions, the effect of weather on sales, or any variable used in POS flag or comment fields.
2. Item Statistics come from the line item detail of merchandise sold, such as DCS, Vend Code, Desc 1, Attr, or Size.  Associate is also considered an item-oriented field since the associate can vary and be recorded by line item on the receipt.  Item statistics are useful for analyzing sales by department, or merchandise characteristics.

One or both statistical reports can be run concurrently with an X-Out or Z-Out report.

To run a statistical analysis (basic steps):

1. Begin an X-Out or Z-Out, defining filter and non-currency list criteria as you would usually.
2. Select OPTIONS from the main toolbar, then select the DOCUMENT STATISTICS or ITEM STATISTICS tabbed page.
3. Choose CALCULATE STATISTICS by selecting the check box.
4. Define dimensions and results to include in the analysis.
5. Select OK to accept the statistics options and return to the report Settings window.
6. Select RUN to build the report.  If running a Z-Out, complete media counts as required.
7. Once the Report window is open, select either DOCUMENT STATISTICS or ITEM STATISTICS from the side toolbar to view the analysis.