CFI Connect

Have you tried CFI Connect ? Neil reminded me and I am reminding you. Neil thinks it is too complex to register -- prove him wrong and set up a user name ( your e-mail address ) and password ( try to standardize a low security password for sites like this) for yourself --

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Missing parts -- do NOT show in WEB-LINK

We can FORCE parts to show in e-cat in J-Con by taking another part and changing description to reference a 2nd part --good case -- 2003 Front Pads for Grand Cherokee. We have taken the FRI-RMD945 and changed description to @BSP MDL945.

This works -- until Toronto DC decides to update our descriptions -- luckily they don't update all that often. in J-Con the parts shows --BUT -- in web-link it doesn't ...we are trying to see if there is a fix for this.

Of course the normal fix --would be to get the supplier to FIX the DAMM e-cat data -- but in this case REPLEX-FASA the supplier for BSP Bravo pads and shoes is very remiss on doing even just an acceptable job --in fact they rival MEVO-TECH for being REALLY BAD on e-cat. People have been told - again --lets see if we strike any 'nerves' with this challenge to at least be acceptable for e-cat data.

In the mean time -- PLEASEZZE -- make sure you tell your trade customers we may have a price fighter line of pads that they can not see in web-link --and to call us. You can see many of these in J-con -- but your customers using WEB-LINK will NOT see the patches -- we patently await the proper fix to the e-cat data and forced links will no longer be required.

Missing parts -- do NOT show in WEB-LINK

We can FORCE parts to show in e-cat in J-Con by taking another part and changing description to reference a 2nd part --good case -- 2003 Front Pads for Grand Cherokee. We have taken the FRI-RMD945 and changed description to @BSP MDL945.

This works -- until Toronto DC decides to update our descriptions -- luckily they don't update all that often. in J-Con the parts shows --BUT -- in web-link it doesn't ...we are trying to see if there is a fix for this.

Of course the normal fix --would be to get the supplier to FIX the DAMM e-cat data -- but in this case REPLEX-FASA the supplier for BSP Bravo pads and shoes is very remiss on doing even just an acceptable job --in fact they rival MEVO-TECH for being REALLY BAD on e-cat. People have been told - again --lets see if we strike any 'nerves' with this challenge to at least be acceptable for e-cat data.

In the mean time -- PLEASEZZE -- make sure you tell your trade customers we may have a price fighter line of pads that they can not see in web-link --and to call us. You can see many of these in J-con -- but your customers using WEB-LINK will NOT see the patches -- we patently await the proper fix to the e-cat data and forced links will no longer be required.

Note --this was note posted - found and put on web- GH -

New Child Tax Credit from Federal Government

If you have a child(children) under the age of 18 and they live with both parents fulltime you can claim a $2000 tax credit per child. Any portion that is unused by one parent can be transferred to the other. If you want to claim this please ask me for the forms. This is effective July 1st, 2007.

new GM bulb

Shawn asked me to see what status is on 3757 exterior bulb -- used just on GM Colorado's ( so far ) and has reverse ends to more normal 3157 series

Stores have levels set on CLB BP3757NALL -- should be in in a week or so -- I had to ask Peter McNally to set levels ( St John has 12 that they special ordered in )

Any other problem you would like to solve ?? Ask now .... together we can make our service even better for our customers.

RELINE smoke machine

Stores have DVD of redline smoke machine ... did you know they use a less expensive oil to make smoke -in fact it is BABY OIL. The outright price is $1199 ( it is 64.21 on lease for 24 mths) and this is VERY MUCH LESS than all other smoke machines.

Who is for making smoke signals ?? # RED 95-0001

tensioner book and 'Pulley Pal'

See Image --the book is a total waste of paper and the trees it came from --but the 'pulley pal' -a plastic guide looks handy ...we will try to get some more- stay tuned

Payroll

I will be doing payroll on Wednesday June 27th. Make sure all time sheets and vacation/sick days are sent to me before then.

Red Ceramic Pads - FRI RCD

Greg Guyitt was the first to bring it to my attention that Red Ceramic pads have FINALLY made it to the warehouse. FRI RDC such as RDC729 or RCD1028. We have set the stock depth and have added 99 part numbers into the system - watch for them

Managers --look at your order that will go in tonight -- any parts with mvt code 4 or higher added as a test --add additional sku's as needed

We await someone in DC to re-set description on sub line 12 to reflect the new usage.

Caliber Oil Filters

Since Wix is having problems supplying CFI-84073 oil filters, we have ordered Fram PH10060 from Keystone. We have re-numbered them to CFI-84073 to make things easier.
Barry

AC crimp fittings - found

You have a MISSING catalog in your stores mail slot -- CTC # C272 -- on pages F1 thru F20 and again on pages 350 thru 390. A rough update --- we need more info on the hose - will update once one of you find it and report back -- any part you need -- send me a note and I will ask Peter McNally to up stock

Hose is listed on page 554

Who can become an expert in this sub-line ( #10 in CTC ?? )

Filter Quotes

Jeff Kuchma is REALLY asking your help --if you have a fair size fleet type account --call him and he will help you quote on tenders and do whatever it takes on fleet surveys etc -- don;t forget to use the resources we have available.

PLEASEZZE

how to UNDERSTAND and sell more TIMBREN products

Both Petes and D&T have yet to sell one item in the line TIM for Timbren products.

Timbren web site


click and read thru the FAQ's --how can YOU become smarter on this product ?

There are THREE new small flyers
#145e Suspension Enhancement Systems
#117e Guide to SAFE RV'ing
#103-4e Snow Pro's Specify Timbren

and a NEW 2007 Catalogue that you should look thru # 170 ( if you want to order more thru Kim in cat dept or call 800-828-7404 ext 3041

ps - a comment was made that a sale was made - they referred to the 2-20 report-- BUT --I looked at the 6-4 sales by line and I see NO SALES in TIM ---so what's up ? Sttill - if a sales was made or not --the fact remains --sales SUCK -- we could do better ( and sine our companies where the ones to PUSH for Timbren ( ask Shawn ) -- we need to much better ---we got the line in CARQUEST --now we need to do something with the line ( added GH )

Staff meeting cancelled

General staff meeting cancelled due to key people missing

Make up meeting for SALESMEN + AR + Managers will be week following ( Monday June 18th ) -- salesmen and managers are requested to confirm attendance asap.

Appreciate Rhonda's effort in seeing this problem

Mevotech yet again - missing e-cat on CV Boots

Greg in Essex warns all countermen -- CV Boots for almost every vehicle are missing in e-cat -- we are trying t see when this error will be corrected.

THINK --when you are using e-cat -- please.

Compressor Sales - -Be Careful!

Consider yourself forewarned. If you are selling an air compressor that requires 220 volts, be sure that a customer performs a line test to verify their voltage first. We sold a Devair compressor a year ago that has now fried the motor due to low voltage. Neither Devair, Baldor or CARQUEST will warranty this because it is not the fault of the unit. If your customer has this condition you will have to order from R.K. and specify a low voltage motor. They have an exclusive from Baldor on this motor. Good Selling!

Fenco special rebuilding option

FENCO is available as an option for special rebuilding -- this was verified by Peter McNally today. Elsa knows all about what FENCO can do and can handle the parts for you - return to Fenco and they will contact her for a PO

This was asked by Ryan -- thanks for the question.

CARQUEST Direct Hit ( Identifix ) user names

Hello

we have updated the users for Identifix CARQUEST DIRECT HIT - so we can see who uses ... click on the image to see it larger and see who is looking at what - this data is available when you click on the search all vehicles at bottom left of main page (call me if you are confused -- it is easy once you have done it once )

E-cat problem on CV shafts

We have yet another problem with Mevo tech line - ETN CV shafts this time -- but it apprears to be OUR problem on how to handle "REPLACED BY' parts.

On the J-Con image -- note the sign '>' ( greater than sign ) --indication this part is REPLACED BY something --in this case the new shows and the rebuilt is being swapped out by the NEW a second time.

ON the WEB-LINK image you will see the CORRECT parts - showing BOTH new and the soon to be obsolete rebuilt. Rebuilt sku's will exist only for the most popular parts where price is too much of an issue.

If you use the ALL LINES button - you can see the raw data in Mevo Tech -but it won't price as the line prefix is wrong -- ( or guess and drop the prefix N for New )

We have made Brain Wiggs aware of this problem -- thanks to ABE for spotting this and bringing it to our attention.

Identifix ( CARQUEST Direct Hit )

details have been posted to the CTI blog on cost of CARQUEST Direct Hit ---see CQCTI.blogspot.com

jeff Meyer ( 866-698-1976 x 2055 ) is our sales support guy -- works 9-5:30 est

If you sell a subscription -- PLEASE make sure Rhonda knows and tell Jeff Meyer - so we get the FREE month for our referral !!