The InterActive Ordering System can scan the Product UPC or the Shelf Tag Item Code to obtain the following information:

• Unified's inventory status for low, available, or out of stock items
• Order history by item and date for the last order with additional screen with up to 30 days of past orders 
• Item description with pack and size
• Type of business and item code
• UPC number
• Unit retail price
• CRV or deposit information
• Case cost
• Case allowance, including amount and end date
• Movement (13 week average based on warehouse purchases)
• Pallet quantity
• Cube and weight totals
• Total number of items ordered
• Total cost of items ordered

IOS-Plus® FEATURES

• One Windows Desktop PC and Flat Panel Monitor
• One Wireless Hand-Held with one access point or switch and port combo
• Ordering Program for Regular Orders including Bakery/Dairy, Ad Reserve and Specialty Orders
• Spoils Program to verify returns
• Retail Price Program for updating Unified retail files and ordering shelf tags
• Reports for viewing and saving orders
• Electronic confirmation for all orders
• Receive notification of pending Ad Reserve/Specialty Orders
• History of all orders for the past 30 days
• Audio alerts for special functions
• Make price changes to the Unified retail file from the hand-held
• Search, review and correct orders before transmitting
• Receive electronic What's New messages for important updates
• System-Ready for optional Shelf Tag Printer accessory
• Optional Shelf Price Audit Program for ISS45 and MEI Back Office Systems

• Prevent out of stocks with inventory stock status updated every 2 hours
• Get order cube totals to better manage delivery charges
• Eliminate invalid item codes and key errors by using an authorized file
• Technical support and maintenance
• Save time by scanning items codes or product UPCs and reduce the need to look up items in a book
• Enhance order management by backing up orders electronically for future reference or to reorder
• Review orders in reports and forms views to make last-minute additions and/or make corrections

ADDITIONAL VENDOR MODULE FEATURES

• The Additional Vendor Module includes a software enhancement to create orders for additional vendors other than Unified or for a store's own warehouse.
• User must be capable of creating and maintaining an electronic file of the products they wish to order in a specific format supplied by Unified.
• The Unified product file and non-Unified product file will be merged during file updates to allow the order writers to use one system for all orders.
• The Additional Vendor Module is available with a Unified supplied wireless hand-held with option IOS-Plus® or users may opt to purchase their own hand-held equipment for option IOS-SE.  Users purchasing their own equipment must inquire for more details to confirm compatibility.

IOS INSTALLATION OPTIONS

Option 1:  IOS-Plus® (Includes all wireless hardware)

(Includes 1 Windows desktop PC, 1 wireless CE hand-held, 1 charging cradle, 1 wireless Switch, and 1 Access Port with AV rights)

Option 2:  IOS-SE (Store Equipment required for all wireless hardware)

(Includes 1 Windows desktop PC only and 1 hand-held license with AV rights.  Users must purchase their own wireless equipment and maintenance.)

*Note:  AV rights include the use of the Additional Vendor Module for creating orders from non-Unified vendors and/or a store's own warehouse.  A detailed setup is required.  Please inquire for additional information.

IOS-Plus® ACCESSORY - SHELF TAG PRINTER

Portable And Easy To Use!  Just plug the cable into the base of the InterActive Order hand-held and press F2 on the keypad.  A shelf tag will roll out for the item being displayed.

• Present a professional image by eliminating hand written tags
• Prevent lost sales or fines caused by missing retail shelf labels
• Take care of incorrect prices instantly - just change the price on the hand-held before printing
• Affordable replacement stock available in retail and reduced price tags
• Compact design, weighing less than 2 lbs.
• Runs on a rechargeable battery

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