The VOLVO UK OPERATIONS menu is displayed when you select the Manufacturer systems option and VO company from the Master Menu.
DSP: The Dealer Stocking Package (DSP) is Volvo's central parts ordering system. This option enables you to update the Autoline Purchase Control module with order and advice note data supplied by Volvo. The Ready-for-Shipment facility informs Volvo of parts that will be required in the future as cars are booked in for work.
Parts price file menu: Enables you to upload and maintain master price and supersession files, update the stock file from the price file, and build a supersession chain from the master price file. This is normally set up as a priority 5 option.
Service notifications: Enables you to create and maintain service notification records, and download them from the Autoline system ready for transfer to Volvo via the Transmit files option.
Vehicle load: Enables you to update the Autoline marketing database with data supplied by Volvo.
General utilities: Gives you access to the standard MS Utilities. This is normally set up as a priority 8 option.
Warranty: Enables you to create and maintain claim records, and download them from the Autoline system ready for transfer to Volvo via the Transmit files option.
Transmit files: Enables you to transmit service notification, warranty claim and stock order files to Volvo.
Parts reports: Enables you to generate parts stocking and movement reports for use with the Volvo buy back process.
Accounts composite menu: Provides a method of generating and electronically transferring the monthly composite file to Alison Associates. This is normally set up as a priority 7 option.
GPSS: Enables you to set up and maintain your menu pricing software, upload and convert GPSS data, display and print menus, create and maintain dealer-specific menus, fixed prices and discounts, make additional items available to menus, and view file usage statistics. This is normally set up as a priority 5 option.
Franchise data import menu: Enables you to import Franchise Data files received from manufacturers. This is normally set up as a priority 5 option.
VIDA: This is an electronic parts catalogue (EPC) that shows price and stock information for parts. You can also add parts to shopping lists, which you can save on the EPC server and transfer to the DMS (Dealer Management System). This is normally set up as a priority 5 option.