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TOPS
Pro 6.0 Upgrade Available Now!
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TOPS, the global leader
in package optimization and supply chain solutions, is pleased to
announce the release of the newest version of our signature product,
TOPS Pro v6.0.
The long awaited release includes a host of customer driven
enhancements designed to continue to help end-users in accomplishing
business goals. New features in v6.0 include an Eco Savings Report (ESR),
which provides sustainability comparison data, enabling users to
select the "greenest" solution.
Additionally, the new release includes everything from new box styles - including tear-out box,
display case and common footprint boxes - to custom defined pallets
and new, drag-and-drop intermediate and shipcase sizing
editors. With the editor, users can automatically resize the
carton as contents are being moved or added.
New features in
TOPS Pro 6.0 include the following, click
here for
more details.
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Eco Savings Reports provide sustainability data |
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Drag-and-drop editor to modify pattern inside intermediate pack or shipcase |
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Rotate layers inside a shipcase |
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New tabbed solution view for multiple pallets and vehicles |
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New report to compare up to 5 solutions |
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Edge protector and add pallet to unitloads |
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Set limit for number of layers, cases/layers or total items/unitload |
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Import/export in XML formats and data import in metric units |
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New TOPS Config program interface and license setup manager |
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Analysis archive and restore functions |
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Adding Notes in Printouts: Next time you're looking at your
print preview, click zoom and then notice the box that is created
when you click on the screen. This allows you to add additional
notes to any analysis before it's printed. |
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Changing logo in Printouts: If you've ever wondered if you
could change the logo in your printouts to your company logo, the
answer is yes! Here's how you do it. Create a bmp of your company
logo and name it "tops.bmp". Now, go to: C:\Program Files\TOPSAPPS\TOPSPro\BMP\
and replace the "tops.bmp" in that folder with the one you just
created. Without any other work, your company logo should now be
displayed every time you print one of your analyses from TOPS.
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Using piece count instead of Qty: When creating a SKU, you
can assign a piece count number which represents a quantity of goods
in the SKU. Then when loading your vehicle, instead of entering a
SKU quantity, you can enter a piece count number in the Manifest and
it will enter an appropriate number of SKUs. Be sure to use a
divisible number of pieces, for example, if the SKU holds 11 items,
use 11, 22, 33,44 as a piece count and you will get 1, 2, 3 or 4
SKUs loaded. If you try to load 12 items, it will give an error. If
you do not see a piece count column under Manifest, then click
anything in Manifest, go to Edit, Properties and ensure Piece Count
is checked.
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How to Load by SKU
Ratio: Some customers need groups of goods shipped together.
Perhaps you manufacture tables and chairs. For every dining table
there needs to be 6 chairs. You could tell MaxLoad to Load by Ratio,
and
then simply give a load Qty of 1 table and 6 chair, then MaxLoad
will load the entire container full of as many 1:6 items as
possible.
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Do you
know your MVP subscription includes 8 free man-hours of training?
Now get an
on-site training for a low flat fee...
In the midst of an economic
downturn, every company is looking for innovative ways to reduce costs
and maximize returns. What better place to start than by training
your employees on how to optimize packaging and significantly reduce
transportation costs?
If this sounds like
something that might be of interest to you, TOPS has the ideal solution.
All current MVP subscribers are eligible to receive on-site training on
both TOPS and MaxLoad Pro for an unlimited number of attendees. A
TOPS representative will conduct the comprehensive training, showing
your team how to maximize the capacity of the software, resulting in
significant savings. Additionally, the actual training time is scheduled
in the cost of your maintenance plan.
In order to make scheduling your personal
on-site training even easier, TOPS has introduced an exciting new
flat-fee rate for the actual travel costs. Domestic trainings can now be
scheduled for a flat travel fee of $650.00, while international
customers can schedule their personalized training class for a flat
travel fee from $1,000.00, depending on the final destinations.
For additional information on how to
coordinate an on-site training, or for questions on how training can
benefit your organization, contact a member of the TOPS MVP team today.
If you do not have MVP, contact an MVP Account Manager for details on
trainings, upgrades and the other exciting perks enjoyed by MVP members.
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International Corner
Muchos de nuestros clientes en
México, Sudamérica, Centroamérica y Latinoamérica no saben que pueden
usar TOPS Pro y MaxLoad pro en Español. Además, usuarios pueden cambiar
el idioma dentro del programa. El proceso para cambiar el idioma de TOPS
y MaxLoad es muy fácil. Solo necesita ir a “Herramientas” y “Lenguaje”
para escoger el idioma que usted quiere. Cuando usted escoge un idioma
nuevo, todo cambia en el programa automáticamente.
Nosotros siempre estamos disponibles para ayudar con actualizaciones,
soporte y apoyo técnico en español. Llama a TOPS hoy para más
información.
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MVP Contact Information
Office:
972-739-8677
Fax:
972-739-9478
Business Hours:
M-F 7:30-5:30 CST
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