Shipping Devices
After adding and injecting devices, they can be shipped. To create a virtual shipment, enter the shipment manually, or create a batch file for upload.
Manual Shipment
After adding and injecting devices, they can be shipped to merchants (Direct Shipment) or stored by "shipping " to a Distribution Channel.
Ship to Merchant (Direct Shipment)
Do the following from the Shipments tab:
- Select Create Shipment in the left column and then select Direct Shipment.
- Select the partner from the Partner drop-down list. NOTE: Only Partners which were selected in Partner/Sub-Partner Details will be available for selection in the drop-down list.
- Select the client from the Client drop-down list. NOTE: Only Clients under Partners which were selected in Partner/Sub-Partner Details will be available for selection in the drop-down list.
- Check the devices to include in the shipment. Then click Create Shipment.
- The Create Shipment dialog box displays. From the General tab, select the location from the Location drop-down list. NOTE: Refer to the work order if there is more than one location.
- From the Shipping tab, do the following:
a. Select the Shipping Carrier.
b. Enter the tracking number of the shipment.
c. Enter and Date Shipped from the date picker.
d. Enter each device’s Tamper Label number. - Click Ok when you’re done.
Store Device (Distribution Channel)
Do the following from the Shipments tab:
- Select Create Shipment in the left column and then select Distribution Channel Shipment.
- Select the Distribution Channel KIF from the drop-down list.
- Check the devices to include in the shipment. Then click Create Shipment.
- The Create Shipment dialog box displays. From the General tab, select the location from the Location drop-down list and optionally add Notes.
- From the Shipment tab, do the following:
- Select the Shipping Carrier.
- Enter the tracking number of the shipment.
- Select the Date Shipped from the date picker.
- Enter each device’s Tamper Label number. IMPORTANT: Use a scan gun to ensure accurate records.
- Click Ok when you’re done.
- Click Ok when you’re done.
Batch Shipment
To create a batch shipment, you can upload a CSV file to P2PE Manager. Use the information below to format your CSV file and then consult with the Bluefin Deployment team ([email protected]) to process a batch shipment.
The CSV file should be laid out as follows:
Column | Column Heading | Cell Content |
---|---|---|
A | KIF | KIF Name as recorded in P2PE Manager. |
B | PARTNER | Partner name as recorded in the Bluefin ticket. |
C | CLIENT | Client name as recorded in the Bluefin ticket. |
D | LOCATION | Location as recorded in the Bluefin ticket |
E | SERIALNUMBER | Device serial number. Consult with the Bluefin Deployment team for valid values. |
F | DEVICETYPE | Device Type as recorded in P2PE Manager. Consult with the Bluefin Deployment team for valid values. |
G | INJECTKEY | Inject key as recorded in P2PE Manager. Consult with the Bluefin Deployment team for valid values. |
H | NAME | Optional. You can leave this field blank or enter a name for the device. (EXAMPLE: Workstation 1) The merchant and overwrite the name based on their preference. |
I | SHIPMENTTRACKING | Enter the shipment tracking number. For shipments that contain multiple devices, the shipment tracking number will be the same for those devices. |
J | TAMPERLABEL | Enter the device’s unique tamper number (security seal number.) |
K | CARRIER | Enter one of the following: FedEx, UPS, USPS |
L | BUILDNUMBER | Consult with the Bluefin Deployment team for valid values. |
No commas and no semicolons are allowed in the CSV file.
Updated almost 3 years ago