Order multiples are an ordering parameter that define the multiples you want/need to order in from a particular supplier. For example, if you have an Order multiple of 3, Minfos will generate quantities based on that field - 3, 6, 9, 12 etc. For further information about supplier ordering parameters refer to Manage Supplier Ordering Parameters.

You can import the Order multiple quantities set for a specified supplier from a file exported from Minfos by your own pharmacy or another Minfos pharmacy.

Note
Before importing a Multiple Order Quantities file, it is strongly recommended that you export your current Order multiples and save the file in a safe location. This will enable you to revert to your previous Order multiples if required. Refer to Export Order Multiple Quantities for further information.

From the Stock Manager module:

1. Click File.

2. Select K. Import Multiple Order Quantities.

The Import Order Multiple Quantities window is displayed.

3. Click the browse icon  and navigate to the file to be imported.

4. Select the file and click Open.

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The Import Path and Filename are displayed in the Import Order Multiple Quantities window.

5. Enter the Supplier Code or Supplier Name for the Order multiple quantities in the Supplier field, then press [Tab].

6. If required, select the relevant supplier in the Supplier Search Window and click Okay.

The selected Supplier is displayed in the Import Order Multiples window.

7. In the Import Criteria panel, specify if the import file contains M.N.P.N’s or Supplier PDE’s.

8. Click Test Import.

The Order Multiple Quantity Import Report is displayed.

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For each product in the import file the Order Multiple Quantity Import Report displays the result of the test import.

The Order Multiple Quantity Import Report displays:

  • No Change – Where there will be no change to the Multiple Quantity for the specified supplier
  • Would Update – Where the Multiple Quantity for the specified supplier would change
  • No Match – Where the specified PDE/MNPN in the file does not match a product with the specified supplier listed

9. Review the report to identify any issues.

Tip    
Export or Print the Order Multiple Quantity Import Report to make it easier to review.

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10. Close the report.

The Import Multiple Order Quantities window is re-displayed.

11. Click Import.

The Update prompt is displayed.

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12. Click Yes to import the file.

The Processing window is displayed.

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After the import is completed the Order Multiple Quantity Import Report is displayed, detailing the changes.

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13. Click Close to exit the report window and return to the Stock Manager module.

Tip    
Changes to Order multiples are reported in the Product Supplier Audit Report.