Introduction

Oracle RMS Business Essentials course is the first in a series for the Oracle Retail Merchandising System. It’s an ideal starting point, as it gives a broad overview of the whole system and the RMS foundation that needs to be created prior to any other data entry.

Prerequisties

• Basic computer knowledge
• Retail industry experience

Course Content

1. RMS Overview

• Explain the Oracle Retail Footprint
• Describe the high level RMS workflow
• Discuss the applications that integrate with RMS

2. RMS Navigation

• Navigate through the RMS application and forms
• Perform a search for information
• Use the view menu
• Use system help

3. Organizational Hierarchy

• Describe the organizational hierarchy structure in base RMS
• Explain multi-channels
• Create a store
• Add a warehouse to the organizational hierarchy
• Assign a cost structure to the physical warehouse
• Add a virtual warehouse to the physical warehouse
• Set up a virtual warehouse as an internal finisher
• Explain the stores and warehouse workflow

4. Merchandise Hierarchy

• Define the structure of the merchandise hierarchy
• Identify the levels of the merchandise hierarchy
• Identify merchandise hierarchy concepts
• Explain profit calculation, open to buy and markups
• Add a department
• Add a class
• Add a subclass

5. Merchandisers and Suppliers

• Explain the role of merchandisers
• Explain how to create a merchandiser
• Define supplier workflow
• Describe supplier management
• Identify supplier characteristics
• Describe electronic data Interchange
• Describe adding an item to a supplier
• Explain return requirements

6. Partners and Finishers

• Define a partner
• Define partner options
• Create a partner
• Maintain and search for a partner
• Describe internal and external finishers
• Explain work orders
• Define transformation and packing

7. Value Added Tax

• Explain Value Added Tax ( VAT)
• Explain VAT vs. Sales Tax
• Describe Inclusive and Exclusive VAT
• Identify VAT regions
• Explain VAT rates

8. Items and Differentiators

• Create 1, 2 and 3-level items with and without diffs
• Add Level 1, 2 and 3 item detail
• Define differentiators
• Explain the importance of transaction Levels
• Define the various types of unit of measure
• Identify the item status
• Define key item options and the use of color-coding in the option list
• Identify the item properties that can be used to group items

9. Item Types

• Describe Container, Crate, Contents and Returned items
• Create Deposit Items
• Create Transformable Orderable and Sellable Items
• Create Concession and Consignment Items
• Define Catch Weight Items

10. Pack Lists

• Identify and describe the types of pack items
• Create a sellable pack
• Create an orderable vendor pack
• Create an orderable buyer pack
• Create a simple pack
• Item Lists
• Explain possible uses of item lists
• Create an item list
• Use an item list
• Rebuild an item list
• Identify the item properties that can be used to group items
• Identify item properties inherent to item setup that can be used to group items
• Describe additional item properties that can be used to group items

11. Locations

• Establish item/location relationships
• Set item/location cost
• Edit item/location information
• Explain possible uses of location lists
• Create a location list
• Use a location list
• Rebuild a location list

12. System Administration

• Define system parameters
• Maintain Audit Trails
• Describe Dynamic Hierarchies
• Maintain Batch processes
• Describe System Integrations
• Define Data Conversions

13. Custom Flex Attributes

• Describe Attribute Groups and Group Sets
• Explain Attribute Types
• Maintain Custom Validation Functions

14. Retail Sales Audit Overview

• Explain the Sales Audit Process
• Define System Options
• Determine Foundation Data
• Describe totals
• Explain Audit Rules
• Define Compeititors
• Explain General Ledger

15. Retail Trade Management Overview

• Explain Landed Costs
• Describe Country and Zone level expenses
• Describe Assessments
• Explain Purchasing, letter of credit, and transportation
• Define HTS
• Describe Obligation
• Explain Custom Entry and Landed Costs