Ordering with Eagle Mobile

This job aid explains how to create a purchase order using the Eagle Mobile device.

1

Determine update method

  1. From the Eagle Mobile Applications menu, tap the Tools button for the Inventory Maintenance application.

  2. At Update Other Info, do one of the following:

  • Select “Via FIL/RFL” to send new order quantity information to the Flexible Inventory Load file

OR

  • Select “Direct to IMU” for immediate update. NOTE: Updating directly to IMU will eliminate the need to run the RFL report.

  1. Tap OK.

2

Enter order quantities in Eagle Mobile

  1. From the Eagle Mobile Applications Menu, select Inventory Maintenance.

  2. From the Stocking screen that displays, scan the item or enter the SKU.

  3. Tap the Update (Upd) tab.

  4. Position the cursor in the “New Ord.” field and type the quantity to be ordered.

  5. Press the Enter/Return key on the Eagle Mobile device, or tap Change with the stylus.

  6. Repeat steps 2-5 for all items to be ordered.

 

 

3

Finalize FIL/RFL changes

If you selected to update “Via FIL/RFL,” follow the steps below.

If you selected to update “Direct to IMU” skip this section and go to section 4 below.

  1. From the Flexible Inventory Loading (FIL) screen, choose Flex Name EMOBILE to review the New Order Quantities.

  2. Click Finalize (F11) to update Inventory Maintenance (IMU) with the New Order Quantity.

4

Create the PO with RSO

  1. From the Suggested Order Report (RSO), click Options, and select an Order Calc Option based on the desired vendor (V= Primary, M=Manufacturer or I=Alternate Vendor). At Selection Options, select S, and at Other Options, select F.

  2. Click From/To, and enter the vendor in the appropriate field.

  3. Click PO Header, and enter the Buyer’s Initials and any other required information in the fields.