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Returns Management in Microsoft Dynamics GP 9.0

Course 8536: One day; Instructor-Led

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Introduction

This one day Microsoft Dynamics GP Returns Management course explores the returns windows and functions used to process RMAs (Return material authorization) from your customers as well as RTVs (return to vendor). This course also teaches about the underlying master tables used throughout the Field Service Series (FSS) modules as well as additional functions for Returns available within SOP. Additional features such as copying, deleting, voiding and reconciling inventory are covered as well.

A thorough understanding of these topics allows you to handle all necessary functions regarding inventory processing relating to returned goods. You learn how to process a return from the customer on through to returning an item to the vendor for a warranty repair and then back to the customer with minimal effort. This course also shows you how to define default values that automatically populate data fields and gather the information you need to make better business decisions by exploring powerful inquiry and reporting options.


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Audience

Customers wanting to learn the basic features and to develop a working knowledge of the typical day-to-day procedures required to effectively use Returns Management.

The class is targeted toward data entry clerks, administrators, office managers, CEOs, and consultants who need to understand the technical aspects of Microsoft Dynamics GP Returns Management and gain foundational knowledge of the application functionality.


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At Course Completion

After completing this course, students should be able to:

Process different types of RMAs from credits, to replacements, to cross-ships.

Create customer credits, replacement orders and re-stocking charges all from within the RMA processing functions.

Handle scrapping inventory, returning inventory to stock, and processing returned items to a depot (repair) center.

Process Returns to the vendor for credit, replacement or repair.

Link RTVs to RMAs to ensure a documented flow that remains with the equipment from the time it enters your warehouse on through to the vendor and then back again.

Perform reporting for scheduling of in-bound returns and overdue items.

Perform analysis regarding product turnaround.


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Prerequisites

Before attending this course, students must have:

General knowledge of Microsoft Windows

Basic knowledge of Inventory and Sales Order Processing


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Microsoft Certification exams

No Microsoft Certification exams are associated with this course currently.


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Course Materials

The student materials include a comprehensive workbook and other necessary items for this class.


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Course Outline

Chapter 1: Overview

This chapter provides a general overview of the features and benefits of using the Returns Management module in an integrated environment. It also focuses on how this module integrates with other modules in the Microsoft Dynamics GP application.

Main Topics

Returns Management Features and Benefits

Returns Management Terms and Definitions

RMA Overview and Flow

RTV Overview and Flow

Integration

Returns Management Roadmap

After completing this chapter, students should be able to:

Identify the features and benefits available when using Returns management

Discuss integration that takes place between Returns management and other modules within the application

Identify the navigation used to access the windows for transactions, reports, utilities, routines, and inquiries in Returns management

Chapter 2: Setup Procedures

This chapter focuses on the setup procedures for the Returns Management module. We will examine the pre-requisite setup and overlapping windows to make Returns operate smoothly. Returns Management setup reports are also discussed briefly.

Main Topics

Returns Management Setup Checklist

Company, Financial, Inventory and Sales Setup Procedures

Posting Setup

Site maintenance

Item maintenance

Price Level Maintenance

Equipment Status maintenance

Customer Extensions setup

Item extensions setup

RMA Status maintenance

RMA Reason Code maintenance

RMA Type maintenance

RTV Status Maintenance

RTV Type maintenance

Vendor Extensions maintenance

Reimbursement maintenance

Returns Setup

Labs

Set up precursor data for Returns

Create Customer and Item extensions

Create RMA Types

Update RMA Types for Ready Close status

Create RTV Types

After completing this chapter, students should be able to:

Customize settings for the Returns Management module

Set up extended data for customers and vendors

Create RMA and RTV types

Specify the basic life cycle for an RMA and an RTV

Chapter 3: Equipment Maintenance

This chapter helps the student to understand the equipment master and it's relationship to inventory and customers and how it is used in the Returns module.

Main Topics

Inventory vs. Equipment

Equipment maintenance

Equipment ECO

System Configuration maintenance

Equipment maintenance - supersession

Equipment meter readings

Equipment PM Schedule maintenance

Equipment Entry - PMs

Equipment Inquiry

Desktop Inquiry

Labs

Create Equipment Maintenance records manually

Create Equipment records from SOP

Create Equipment records from PO Receiving

Test your knowledge - equipment maintenance

After completing this chapter, students should be able to:

Enter and edit equipment records

Perform actions related to equipment

Chapter 4: RMA Daily Procedures

This chapter describes how to enter and maintain RMAs (Return material authorization) from customers and illustrates the process from the transaction entry to RTV closing.

Main Topics

RMA Process Flow by RMA Type chart

RMA Entry/Update

RMA Line Item information

RMA Line Serial Numbers

RMA Customer Path information

RMA Receiving

RMA Line Process Return

RMA Closing

Internal RMA Entry

Create SOP Auto Return

Labs

Create an RMA manually

Create an RMA from a SOP invoice

RMA Receiving

RMA Process Line

Short Answer - RMA

After completing this chapter, students should be able to:

Enter and process RMA transactions

Process RMA lines

Chapter 5: RTV Daily Procedures

This chapter describes how to enter and maintain RTVs (Return to Vendor) for vendors and illustrates the process from the transaction entry to RTV closing.

Main Topics

RTV Process Flow by RTV Type Chart

RTV Entry/Update

RTV Shipping Details

RTV Line Detail View

RTV Line Vouchers

RTV Shipping

RTV Receiving

RTV Closing

Labs

Create an RTV manually

RTV Shipping

RTV Receiving

After completing this chapter, students should be able to:

Enter and process RTV transactions

Chapter 6: Inventory Transfers

This chapter examines the underlying inventory transfers that are used with RMAs and RTVs.

Main Topics

Inventory Transfers

Inventory print - picking and packing

Inventory Receipts

Labs

Inventory Transfers

Inventory Receipts

After completing this chapter, students should be able to:

Create an inventory transfer manually

Process the inventory shipping separately

Chapter 7: Returns Maintenance

This chapter shows how to copy, delete, void and purge RMAs and RTVs and learn the various inquiry and reports available.

Main Topics

Copying RMAs

Deleting RMAs

Voiding RMAs

Deleting RTVs

Voiding RTVs

Reconcile

Purge

Inquiries

Reports

After completing this chapter, students should be able to:

Copy, Delete or Void Returns documents

Reconcile Inventory

Purge historical returns

Search using the inquiries and reports

Appendix A: SmartList

This appendix discusses the use of SmartList to access returns data. There are also optional exercises that can be completed by students if time permits.

Main Topics

Using SmartLists

Creating Objects

Using the Search Button

Saving New Objects as Favorites

Labs

Returns management smartlist

After completing this appendix, students should be able to:

Use SmartLists to access valuable returns data

Create new SmartList objects

Use the Search button to manage the information in a view

Explain the various options that are available when using SmartLists

Appendix B: Terms and Acronymns used in the Field Service Industry

This appendix presents questions on various topics in Field Service. It is a good review tool to test what you have learned.

Main Topics

Test Your Knowledge Questions

Quiz

After completing this appendix, students should be able to:

Gauge how much they have learned about Field Service

Identify areas that need to be reviewed

Appendix C: Case Study

This case study is a comprehensive lab that can be used to reinforce the learning that has occurred throughout the Returns Management class.

After completing this chapter, students should be able to:

Understand the necessary processes to set up and manage Returns Management

Have more confidence in their ability to use Returns Management in their company

Appendix D: Answers

This section includes the answers to all the labs that appear through out the manual.




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