The default date range for displaying order status in ADC has been increased from 90 days to 180 days. This change was made to improve the customer experience by minimizing the number of clicks required to find older orders. Now, if the order was entered in the last 6 months, it can easily be found…
Do you want to know which of your ADC users have the Place Order role? Or the Request Quote role? Or any of the other ADC roles? Well now you can! Simply login to ADC as an Administrator, navigate to the Admin tab, select your criteria and click Search! We now display all the ADC…
This morning we deployed a new version of Agile Quotes (2.0.342.0). This release includes the following:
We continue our journey to modernize agile. The migration of agile Home and all of the agile applications from the HTTP protocol to HTTPS is a 3 step process. The first step was completed a few months ago with the changeover of the agile application URLs to HTTPS. This past weekend we completed step 2…
We have recently completed a full redesign of our dynamic linear submittals living within the Product Configurator! We are excited about these updates, and they have improved the customer experience. We completed this project through a couple of different phases. The first phase was the cover page, which provides a more tailored look and feel….
As of Monday November 6th, the ability to print future pricing has been turned on in Acuity Distributor Center (ADC) to support the upcoming price increase on December 4th. This feature will be available until the new pricing effective date. After that date, you will see the updated pricing as the current price. After logging into…
To accommodate Non-ABL manufacturers who have websites that allow you to check status, submit return requests etc, we have added a new tool in Agile Order Management to allow you to launch a Non-ABL Manufacturer website or “portal link”. This requires a one-time set up on the Non-ABL Manufacturer record in Contact Management. To do…
Enrollment is now open on Acuity Academy, and we have some fantastic courses starting soon. Ensure you reserve your spot and don’t miss out on these valuable learning opportunities! To register, click HERE to navigate to Acuity Academy. Agents, if you need assistance with you log in, please see blog posted on 10/13/23. Corporate users, click…
This morning we deployed a new version of Project Container. This release includes the following:
This morning we deployed a new version of the Stock Pricing Tool Client (4.0.142.2). This release addressed an issue where rounding to the closest $5 and closest cent was not actually being applied when using the Factor All functionality. In this situation, pricing products at what appeared to be the Standing Quote price would not…
We are thrilled to announce an upcoming series of Agile webinars for a variety of topics and dates. Registration for enrollment will open next week on Acuity Academy. In preparation for registration, you will need to set up an account on Acuity Academy if you do not already have one. To register, click here to…
Recently, we introduced the Project Order Status feature in its first iteration phase. Thanks to your valuable feedback, we’ve made significant improvements! One issue we addressed was a 401 error some users encountered during login. We implemented changes on 09/29 to fix this problem, and since then, no additional errors have been reported. Now, lets…
“SOLD TO” ENHANCEMENT A new enhancement enables selection of Non-Distributor company types as the Sold To customer on a Hold Order and Non-ABL Order as long as the company is set up in Contact Management. To enable this functionality, you must first set a preference. This is done on the OM dashboard by selecting Options/Preferences….
All Acuity agile corporate rep users now have the ability to save their updated primary rep in the Product Configurator. As a corporate rep user, the primary rep default is 999. When you access the Product Configurator you can change the 999 rep to whatever rep number you need and this will be saved for…
Providing comprehensive order status to customers is an important aspect of project management. While agile and ADC provide individual order status and agents can enable visibility of non-Acuity orders in ADC, there is not a way to present all lines on all orders related to a project in a single view….UNTIL NOW! This new functionality…
This morning we deployed a new version of Stock Pricing Tool (4.0.140.2). To support the Design Select Regional program, this release includes a new “Program” column on the Products grid as well as a new “Program” field on the Product Detail card, which also indicates the Quantity Limit, if applicable. Later this fall we plan…
This morning we deployed a new version of Agile Quotes (2.0.315.0). This release includes the following:
This morning we deployed a new version of Agile Quotes (2.0.315.0). This release includes the following:
on 09/07, the following items were deployed into agile OM to assist both our Agents and internal parties. RFWD (Request for Warranty Deviation) Visibility on a line level: We’ve introduced RFWD visibility at the line level in Agile OM. To enable this, users should add the RFWD column to their layout. Once added, the RFWD…
On 08/09/2023 the Orders Tech team deployed a change allowing Agents to adjust the Not Before Dates on their orders when all lines are in a NAC status. This means, if all lines are still in a NAC (not activated) state, Agents will be able to adjust the Not before date as needed without having…
What does this mean for distributors? Acuity offers an Application Programming Interface (API) that allows customer systems to connect directly to Acuity systems for product availability. With the latest release of Epicor’s Eclipse 23.1, a leading distribution ERP system, distributors can easily set up access to our API with just a few configuration keystrokes, thus…
This morning we released a new version of Price History. This release, 2.0.25.0, was focused on backend changes. Due to this, you should not see any changes on your side.
We are excited to report that the document upload functionality which uses the ActiveX controls aka agile webtools has been replaced with a new website implementation. The document upload was replaced due to outdated technology and possible disruptions from time to time due to Microsoft patches. Switching to a website to perform the document uploads…
PACKAGE OPTIMIZATION SETTINGS: We are excited to bring to you some enhancements around package optimization that will allow you to better provide for your customers and their packaging needs! Quotes: In order to simplify selecting preferences for package optimization on a quote, an enhancement has been made in the Quotes application to make it easier…
Wading through the many order instructions to find those you want to add to an order can be time consuming. Today we are introducing new features on the Standard Instruction screen to allow you to quickly find and add instructions and even set favorites so they move and remain at the top of the list….
One of the popular features of ADC is the ability for your distributor to request a quote and the ability for an agent to send the distributor a Quick Quote from Agile that they can then convert to an order via ADC’s Product Search. We have recently made some enhancements to improve this feature: To…
This morning we deployed a new version of Project Container. This release updated the PESCO Sales Process field to be required and changed the default selection to “–Select One–” like so: Additional backend changes which will not have a direct impact were also included.
This morning we release a new version of Agile Quotes (2.0.234.0). This release is focused on backend system changes and users should not notice any changes.
CIP Visibility Did you know that you can add columns on your OM dashboard to have visibility of the CIP Method and the amount of CIP on orders? It’s Simple….just add the CIP Method and Available CIP fields to one of your custom dashboard layouts or create a new layout. Once those fields are added,…
You spoke, we listened. Here are some great enhancements we have made to agile OM! VISUAL QUES AND MESSAGING We have added some additional audit logging related to CIP on orders. When a change is made to a DSP and the overage is affected, the audit log will now show the DSP change as well…
With release 2.0.272.0, Agile Quotes will now show you which products are Design Select. Three new columns are now available in the Lines Tab: Starting on 6/9/23 these columns will be included in the “Quote Lines Standard” & “Quick Quote Standard” layout by default. They can also be added to any custom layout. This release…
This morning we deployed a new version of the Agile Quotes. This release resolved an issue that was causing Contractor Select products to show as non-stock.
To make it easier for our users to navigate the submittal package within our Submittal Generator application we have added some amazing new functionality. First once you download your submittals you will now see hyperlinks on the Fixture Schedule (page 2). These hyperlinks will take you to the selected product specification sheet within the submittal…
Design Select is a new program with the most popular, readily available, and configurable products that allow you to capture opportunity business and meet tight project timelines. Select with confidence around functionality, price, and delivery when specifying, designing, or choosing products for your next project! Click here to view a short video of the program…
Design Select is a new program with the most popular, readily available, and configurable products that allow you to capture opportunity business and meet tight project timelines. Select with confidence around functionality, price, and delivery when specifying, designing, or choosing products for your next project! Click here to view a short video of the program…
Stock Swap Return entry has been taken to a whole new level! In the fall, a new dedicated field was added to reference the original order on which items being returned, were purchased. This allowed us to give credit to the customer for what they actually paid and allowed the system to keep track of…
This morning we deployed a new version of Agile Quotes (2.0.258.0). This release included backend infrastructure changes. Due to this, you should not see any changes on your side.
This morning we deployed a new version of Agile Quotes (2.0.256.0). This release includes the following:
To enhance our customer experience, we have released the first phase of the Linear Submittal package redesign that lives in Product Configurator. (We have more phases of the redesign coming later this year, stay tuned). Cover Page Sizing File Naming
This morning we deployed a new version of Project Container. This release included the following:
This morning we deployed a new version of Project Container. This release included the following:
This morning we deployed a new version of Stock Price Tool (4.0.58.0). This release includes backend infrastructure changes only. Due to this, you should not see any changes on your side.
On February 13th, 2023 we are launching a new home for all your financial accounting requests and questions. If you use a bookmarked or saved the URL to the old Customer Financial Assistance (CFA) tool, as of February 13th, you will be automatically redirected to the new webpage. If you wish to bookmark the new…
Because the signing certificate for our ClickOnce Applications will expire on February 6th, ABL Tech will be deploying new versions of the following applications this week with the updated certificate: Due to changes in how Microsoft handles certificates, it is possible some users’ Microsoft Defender SmartScreen will attempt to block the downloads with an option…
Because the signing certificate for our ClickOnce Applications will expire on February 6th, ABL Tech will be deploying new versions of the following applications this week with the updated certificate: Due to changes in how Microsoft handles certificates, it is possible some users’ Microsoft Defender SmartScreen will attempt to block the downloads with an option…
Because the signing certificate for our ClickOnce Applications will expire on February 6th, ABL Tech will be deploying new versions of the following applications this week with the updated certificate: Due to changes in how Microsoft handles certificates, it is possible some users’ Microsoft Defender SmartScreen will attempt to block the downloads with an option…
This morning we deployed a new version of Agile Quotes (2.0.229.0). This release included backend infrastructure changes. Due to this, you should not see any changes on your side.
This morning we released a new version of Stock Pricing Tool (4.0.54.0). This release updated the sender address on ‘Price List [Submitted/Response]’ emails from SuptCenReps@lithonia.com to SuptCenReps@AcuityBrands.com. This should address issues where the AQD was not receiving notifications of new Price Lists being sent to them for review.
This morning we released a new version of ScratchPad (4.0.36.0). This release includes backend infrastructure changes. Due to this, you should not see any changes on your side.
This morning we deployed a new release of Agile Quotes (2.0.227.0). This release includes the following updates: Request Review Changes: Two new required fields have been added to the ‘Submit Quote for Review’ dialog to provide more context to the AQD about the opportunities they are reviewing. They new fields and options are: ‘Approved for…
This morning we deployed a new release of Agile Quotes (2.0.227.0). This release includes the following updates: Request Review Changes: Two new required fields have been added to the ‘Submit Quote for Review’ dialog to provide more context to the AQD about the opportunities they are reviewing. They new fields and options are: ‘Unlock Records’…
This morning we deployed a new release of Agile Quotes (2.0.227.0). This release includes the following updates: Request Review Changes: Two new required fields have been added to the ‘Submit Quote for Review’ dialog to provide more context to the AQD about the opportunities they are reviewing. They new fields and options are: ‘Approved for…
In an upcoming Agile Quotes release, currently planned for 1/12/23, two new required fields are being added to the “Submit Quote for Review” dialog. These fields are being added to help give more context to the AQD about the opportunities they are reviewing. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to your…
This morning a new version of Project Container was deployed. This release includes the following updates:
A new addition to our address box is coming on 12/19/2022! We will be introducing for a NEW dedicated “ATTN” field for the user to add “Attention To” information on the shipping address. Historically, when a user has altered a manual shipping address on a stock order, the end use has sometimes flipped to JOB….
This morning we deployed a new version of Price History (2.0.12.0). This release included backend infrastructure changes. Due to this, you should not see any changes on your side.
This morning we deployed a new version of Agile Quotes (2.0.270.0) to production. This release was focused on backend infrastructure changes. Due to this, you should not see any changes on the user side.
Package Optimization As of 12/08, Agile OM will carry the packaging flag that was selected on a quote. At conversion, the user will receive the below prompt to indicate if they did, or did not, select package optimization on the quote so they are aware of what the products will do on the hold and…
This morning we deployed a new version of Project Container. This release included the following: Dashboard View Fix The issue that was preventing reps from creating a custom View utilizing the Last Search Results has been addressed The issue that was incorrectly exposing standard View titles in the Manage Views dialog has also been addressed…
This morning we deployed a new version of Agile Quotes. This release included backend infrastructure changes. Due to this, you should not see any changes on your side.
This morning we released a new version of Project Container. This release addressed an issue where the Country, indicated on the General tab, could not be saved as anything other than “United States of America.”
This morning we released a new version of ScratchPad (4.0.33.0). This release includes backend infrastructure changes. Due to this, you should not notice any changes in the application.
This morning we deployed a new version of Agile Quotes (1.71.192.0). This release includes the following updates: Addressed an issue where certain Replacement Parts documents were not being returned when using the ‘Show Replacement Parts’ feature. Addressed an issue where product lines without a Product/Price Approval (typically Assembly Lines) would crash the Totals and CIP…
This morning we deployed a new version of Agile Quotes. This release includes backend changes that will not directly impact users.
This morning we deployed a new version of Agile Quotes. This release includes the following: CIP Dialog Updates We have moved messages related to Quote CIP Qualification directly into the CIP Dialog, instead of using a separate pop-up window. Backend Changes Some miscellaneous backend changes were also included, which will not directly impact users
To better align with the freight terms for the Winona division Agile Order Management will now require Winona products to be ordered separately from ABL Core divisions. In addition to this change when quoting Winona these products will also be broken out into a separate Freight Terms section. These changes will take effect 10/06/2022 at…
This morning we released a new version of Stock Price Tool, 4.0.52.0. This release includes updates to the Application Administration dialog box and backend infrastructure changes.
This morning we deployed a new version of Agile Quotes, 1.71.150.0. This release included the following changes: Suppressed Lines Alerts: Due to rules around visibility of non-ABL Lines for corporate users, Quote product lines without a MFG or DIV value are hidden from corporate view. When this happens for corporate/department Reps, it prevents the quote…
This morning we deployed a new version of Agile Quotes, 1.71.150.0. This release included the following changes: Suppressed Lines Alerts: Due to rules around visibility of non-ABL Lines for corporate users, Quote product lines without a MFG or DIV value are hidden from corporate view. When this happens for corporate/department Reps, it prevents the quote…
This morning we deployed a new version of Agile Quotes, 1.71.150.0. This release included the following changes: Unit CIP Commission Issue Fix: A set of changes have been made to prevent a rare issue where Unit CIP fields that were not completely cleared out when removing the associated Overage could lead to the appearance of…
This morning a new version of Project Container was deployed. This release includes the following update(s): Address an issue that was preventing users from executing a “Spec Registration Search” due to the action buttons being cut Addresses an issue accepting Mexico or Canada Specification Registrations and linking them to existing projects due to a NULL…
We are now live with the enhancements to the Stock Swap program (aka Contract Based Inventory Adjustment) and the Returns Tool for this return type. These enhancements will improve the customer experience and increase productivity by expediting the entry and approval process through: Streamlined Entry by CI-Code or Catalog # Dedicated fields for the required…
We are excited to announce enhancements coming Thursday, September 8, 2022, to the Stock Swap program (aka Contract Based Inventory Adjustment) and the Returns Tool for this return type. These enhancements will improve the customer experience and increase productivity by expediting the entry and approval process. Updated Stock Swap Program: As a reminder, the ABL…
This morning we deployed a new version of Agile Quotes, 1.71.108.0. This version includes the following updates: Addressed an issue that was preventing the Get Updated RFD Info button in the Quote Client (for Sales Channels still using RFD) from working.
This morning a new version of Project Container was deployed. This release includes the following update(s): Addressed an issue that was duplicating Registered Spec Awaiting Approval Alerts after resubmission.
The ability to print future pricing has been turned on in Acuity Distributor Center (ADC) to support the upcoming price increase on August 15th. This feature will be available until the new pricing effective date. After that date, you will see the updated pricing as the current price. After logging into ADC, click on the “My…
This morning we deployed a new version of Agile Quotes, 1.71.103.0. This version includes the following updates: Performance Tuning Updates to the Quotes Lines Grid to improve responsiveness when moving between fields. While all quotes should see some improvements, this will primarily affect large quotes (50+ EDT Lines) Subtotal & Assembly Lines As a result of…
With the July 14th Agile Quotes release, we will be changing how Subtotal (SUB) & Assembly (ASMB) lines behave. The changes are tied to grid performance tuning improvements that will be included in the 7/14 update. Starting on the 14th, when you update any of the following fields the “Ext DSP” field for all Subtotal…
A new version of Stock Pricing Tool, 3.4.41.0, has been deployed to Production. This release addressed an issue that was allowing DSP values greater than 2 decimal places to be imported through the Excel import.
On Wednesday July 7th we deployed a new version of Agile Quotes, 1.71.94.0. This version includes the following changes: AEL Products sold through the HLP channel with a Product Approval of NCI should now show a MFG Lead time in Quotes Addressed an issue where deleting a line and calling Totals could crash the Quote…
On Wednesday July 7th we deployed a new version of Agile Quotes, 1.71.94.0. This version includes the following changes: The Freight Terms text for Acuity Brands has been updated to point the AcuityBrands.com Terms and Conditions page instead of listing out each brand exception. Addressed an issue where Freight Terms for Canadian Reps were not…
This morning a new version of Project Container was deployed. This release includes the following: On New Project creation, Job Name has been made a required field to prevent an error from occurring The “Save As New” functionality has been limited to projects in the same channel model (i.e., projects under 3 digit reps can…
This morning a new version of Project Container was deployed. This release includes the following: Addressed an issue where the Territory/Order Rep and Spec Rep fields on Accepted Specification Registrations were incorrectly becoming editable once the Project was in Hold Order or Order Phase Addressed an issue where approval buttons on Accepted Specification Registrations were…
In conjunction with changes to ADC to incorporate the new Acuity Brands logo, there is also a new login page. The top section of the page is for distributors to login with their existing user name and password. Distributors can also reset their password and request a new user registration, similar to before. For agents…
This morning a new version of Project Container was deployed. This release includes the following update: Addressed an issue where the Commission Split value for a Specification Registration could not be edited and resubmitted
On Tuesday, May 10th we released a new version of Project Container which included the following change: Addressed an issue where Quote Notes larger than 2000 characters would prevent the Project “Save as New” functionality from working.
This morning we deployed a new version of Agile Quotes. This release includes the following update: Addressed an issue where select HLP CiCodes were incorrectly displaying a lead-time of zero days Please Note: New quotes will now show the correct lead-time. Existing quotes will still show the lead-time of zero days until the revalidate button has…
On Thursday, April 21st we released a new version of Project Container which included the following change: Addressed an issue which was causing an error on the Post Sales tab for select projects
Microsoft has announced that it will retire and no longer support Internet Explorer 11 as of June 15, 2022. Instead, customers should use Microsoft Edge, which supports business-critical, legacy Internet Explorer sites and also provides a faster, more modern experience for everything else. What does this mean for you? Microsoft Edge will need to be…
On Tuesday, April 19th, we released a new version of Project Container with the following update: Increased a timeout setting which should address the Session Timeout issue some users have been experiencing since the 04/06/22 Project Container release
With the 4/13/2022 release of agile Quotes the following items have been addressed/updated: The Non-ABL commission calculation has been updated to handle rounding and recalculation consistent with Order Management Addressed an issue with how Overage (CIP and Non-ABL) interacts with Freight Minimums on quote printouts Addressed an issue where the “Manufacturer Quote Request” would occasionally fail to generate
With the 4/12/2022 release of Stock Pricing Tool the following items have been addressed/updated: New “Lower All to Target” button: This button will take any lines above Target and lower them to the current Target price for the product. In order to use this button, Factors must first be removed from the Price List. They…
With the March 31st deployment of Agile Quotes, we have updated how “Good Through” dates are managed for Holophane Quote Printouts. In previous versions of the application, the “Good Through” date was specified in the Terms section and was listed as “30 calendar days” from the issue date of the quote. “Good Through” dates are…
With the March 31st deployment of Agile Quotes (client version 1.71.23.0) we have rolled back the “ABL Auto Complete Catalog #” and related preferences to their pre-March 20th state while we work to improve the new version and address the concerns that were brought up with it. We apologize for any inconvenience caused. In addition…
Complete Catalog #” (also known as TypeAhead or IntelliSense) to the same logic that is currently being used by Order Management. This update will provide a more accurate view of valid configurations and will allow for a consistent experience between the two applications.
The ability to print future pricing has been turned on in Acuity Distributor Center (ADC) to support the upcoming price increase on February 7th. This feature will be available until the new pricing effective date. After that date, you will see the updated pricing as the current price. After logging into ADC, click on the “My…
You can now import any changes made in your quote to your submittals. These changes can be for the type, quantity, catalog number, and/or comments. Once the quote has been saved with any changes, on the submittal click import. Once you click import the submittal will update any lines that have been updated in the…
In an effort to improve our processes, we have reconstructed the Customer Financial Assistant (CFA) and the request form for credit memos and manual bills. When visiting the CFA, you will notice a new option titled, Billing (Invoicing Issues). Selecting this option, allows you to submit requests for Incorrect Billed Customer, PO Updates to Invoices,…
There is a new feature in the Product Configurator Basket that quickly allows users to add a new line. On the toolbar of the Basket, there is a new option that says “Add”. A complete catalog number can be pasted in, or the type ahead feature can be utilized where typing in a Series and…
Two new tools are now available to help you with Spec Registrations in Agile: Spec Registration Agency User Guide – is a great reference for how to create, submit, accept and track spec registrations in Agile. This new tool can be found on the Agile HELP tab. Spec Registration Training Video – is a tutorial…