Lightspeed EVO/DMS
This app allows scheduled reports from Lightspeed EVO/DMS to pulled into Quivers automatically for inventory sync.
Agenda:
About Lightspeed EVO/DMS Inventory
Enabling this app will allow you to use Dropbox, FTP, or Email to sync inventory exports from your Lightspeed EVO/DMS account into Quivers.
How it works
To use this app you'll need the following:
- An active subscription of Lightspeed EVO/DMS POS.
- The Lightspeed EVO/DMS POS application must be installed and activated on your system.
How to generate the Inventory Status Report:
Note: You must configure these parameters before scheduling your automated sync.
- Open the Lightspeed EVO/DMS POS software and log into it.
- Go to the Reports section, under the Inventory menu, and select Inventory Status Report. The Inventory Status form will appear.
- In this form, select the Inventory Status by Item option from the Report dropdown.
- Select Barcode from the Order By dropdown.
- Under the Parameters tab, select the following:
- All in the Include Items if qtys on hand are dropdown.
- No cell detail in the Cell Detail dropdown.
- All quantities in the Print qty dropdown.
- Under the Additional Information dropdown, select Inventory value, stock status.
- If running a one-time manual export: Click Preview, click Export on the top toolbar, and select Separated Value (CSV).
How to schedule your Inventory Status Report :
- With your report parameters fully configured (steps 1-6 above), do not click Preview. Instead, click the Schedule button at the bottom of the report form. The Schedule Task dialog will appear.
- Under the Task Repetition section, choose your desired frequency (for example, select Day and enter 1 to have the report run daily).
- Set your desired time for the report to run.
- On the next screen, under Naming and File Destination, provide a name for the exported file. It is highly recommended to use your Store Name as the file name.
- Under the Delivery Method/Output section, the system will give you several output options (PDF, Excel, CSV, etc.). You must select CSV.
- Choose your destination path to match the delivery method you have configured in Quivers:
- Dropbox: Choose your local Dropbox folder path as the file destination.
- FTP / Email: Enter the relevant FTP directory path or the email address connected to your Quivers integration.
- Click Save or OK to confirm the schedule.
Notes
- You can review or edit your scheduled reports at any time by navigating to System > Lists > Scheduled Tasks.
- Barcode will be treated as UPC in Quivers.
- If barcode data is not available or consistent, you may use Item Number instead.
Configuration Steps:
Step 1: Map CSV Headers
Does inventory CSV file have system default headers?
- If checked, please click on Continue Select Method & Upload Inventory step
- If unchecked, Map & Associate headers of your inventory CSV file with "Lightspeed DMS" Plugin.
- Define your CSV headers mapping
- Upload/Save & Click continue
Step 2: Select Method & Upload inventory
Please select a method to sync your inventory CSV file
- Dropbox
- Please enter your Dropbox Email Id and click on “Activate”.
- You would receive a confirmation email once the activation is completed.
- Click continue
- Email
- Use the unique Email Id to send the file
- Note: As it is unique, the email address is provided within the Lightspeed EVO/DMS app when configuring the app.
- Click continue
- Use the unique Email Id to send the file
- FTP
- Feed the details provided in the Lightspeed EVO/DMS app in your SFTP client application to establish a connection with our SFTP server. (Host Name, Username, & password)
- After establishing SFTP Connection, upload the inventory CSV file in the Remote SFTP server’s folder.
- Click continue
Step 3: Finish your upload
Observe the dashboard tab for upload progress/errors. Click "Finish Setup".