More DORMAN problems

We see LOTS of cases where the DOR and the MTM line are used for the same AC bypass pulley -- it would appear that MTM is correct --to TOP that mistake -the DOR line has really hi prices ---so -- please -- try to remember the bypass pulleys are in MTM --we will attempt to get the mistake fixed asap

new Oil line - April Super Flo

CARQUEST releases a new line - ASF --and tells us NOTHING. We have called the company ( click here for their web site and images ).

We have added the contact names into our multi-store Plaxo address book and might have Louis from April Super Flo update our 'cheat sheet' on oil that Barry started a while back

While Louis says they have very little name recognition in SW Ontario - they have a good brand name in Northern Ontario & the Maritimes.

Watch for more details ... we might be successful ... even if CARQUEST is tardy on details.

More details
--April Super Flo is a 30 year old company, established in Eastern Quebec. We started serving Maritimes and east part of the province with high quality, competitive industrial, farming and automotive motor oil. We are now getting in the Ontario market.
--We got more than 250 products. 34 are in the Carquest system so far. The other ones will be set up as "special order products" pretty soon.
--We guarantee and we are the only one company stating that all of our products is made with 100% pure, virgin base oil. No recycled.
--We meet and surpass all the OEM certifications and approvals.

sometimes you can't believe EXPLORIS ?

was looking up a part that Jake sole -- I could find it --then I want back and could NOT see the part - then I went to POS and found it --then went back to Inventory screen and didn't find it --then ... well --you get the idea -- maybe you should NOT BELIEVE Exploris ( Nexpart ) when it says it can't find the part.

This error sent to Raleigh - ? have you noticed this ?

*** Update *** message received from Raleigh -- ONLY the main screen will access non-sku parts --if you are in one of the related screens they do not access the non-sku data ---- OK --thanks for that tid bit of info --I wonder how many MORE trivia pieces of info we have yet to uncover ...??? smile

2nd test - to make training video easier

This is a slightly modified version of the original--making the screen as large as possible

Test --for training on Exploris

Here is a QUICK ( and a bit rough ) test on how we could use video to train staff on Exploris. Your comments are welcomed - hopefully you cut some slack on the guy trying to learn something new ( smile )


You should see London South as our 3rd option --it is being changed as I write this. The idea of OTHER SOURCES --if the Warehouse doesn't have it --and Montreal doesn't have it -- try this 'other source' --assume that all 3 stores will have an approx noon for cut off to have them bill it and send it on the RETURN SHUTTLE back to the Toronto DC.

Like most things --there is a LEARNING CURVE for this - and we amy have to adjust our thinking or facts stated.

eKeystone 2 week Promo catalogue now available

Something NEW -- click the RED PROMOTIONS Button ( see image ) --then click on the treasure chest - then you will download 19 meg PDF file -- can you save somewhere to avoid you having to download 19 Meg every time !!!

Points -- some very good savings on selected items
------- once we get Peter McNally to OK this--we can get the printed paper copy - hopefully we can clear the political hurdles before the next flyer -- this sale flyer only lasts 2 weeks and runs once a quarter
------- there are other types of specials that we will have access to - watch and when you see something NEW -- tell your co-worker and maybe Greg H

BIGGEST POINT --for this flyer --we MUST call to get the sale price --

Additional Point -- Jason McDonald is working on an evening to learn meeting -- Wed Oct 6th --at D&T Auto -- we may have additional factory reps ( too early to tell ) - anyway you have it --it will be a great evening of learning - hope all staff will schedule time to attend.