Brands

The Brand File contains one record for each brand your store rents. The brand refers to the name brand of the inventory items the user inputs in the Inventory File. The Brand file supports the Model and Inventory Files, and allows your company to use a standardized brand description and code for your entire rental operation.

Brands are used by the Inventory File to help identify inventory items. The brands entered in this file are listed in the drop-down box on the Inventory screen.

This is an example of the brand grid, with (14) fourteen brands listed. Brand records are displayed in a grid.

To add a brand

Click ADD at the top of the brand form. Fill in the fields in each column according to the descriptions below.

FIELD DESCRIPTIONS - BRANDS

Code

This field refers to the code given to each brand to identify it.

Name

This field refers to the brand name.

Wheel/Tire or Both

Do you Rent Wheels/Tires?

If you have Do you Rent Wheels/Tires checked in Company Setup, the field to distinguish if the brand is related to wheels or tires is available. Otherwise, the field is not displayed.

This field determines whether the brand is a wheel or tire brand code. The drop-down box reveals a list of possible choices. Choose the correct option from this list.
Wheel

Choose this option if the selected brand is only available for wheel inventory.

Tire

Choose this option if the selected brand is only available for tire inventory.

Both

Choose this option if the selected brand is available for both wheel and tire inventory.
Neither

Choose this option if the selected brand is available for only other merchandise, not wheel and tire inventory.

Active?

This field determines whether this brand record can be associated with new inventory.

Active?

Check this box if this brand can be used for new merchandise and transfers. If a brand code is set to "active" it is available to be assigned to new inventory purchases.
Active?

Uncheck this box if this brand is only used for historical inventory purposes, and is no longer available for new inventory.

After you add a brand record, the grid is refreshed and YOUR new brand is listed in alphabetical order.

To print a file listing

Click PRINT at the top of the brand form.

Some frequently asked questions: (click each question for answer)

•	What is a brand?

A brand is a code used to describe inventory, by attaching a brand name to a piece of inventory. This would allow you to distinguish between a Magnavox 13" Television and a Zenith 13" Television.

•	Do I have to track brands on my inventory?

No. You don't have to track different brands on the inventory items, but if you do not you must enter one brand to represent all your inventory items. It is a required field for Inventory.

•	Why can't I add or change the information?

Remember, the system must be open in order to add or change any information.
Click Open the Day to add or make changes in this file.