Transaction Management

Data entry for spot load transactions is done via the WeighComp app by the truck driver, whether the transaction is inbound (a delivery) or outbound (a pickup). Additionally, authorized users can enter transactions directly on WeighComp in VAS PULSE Platform. However, the WeighComp app provides a step-by-step interface so that truck drivers can easily record deliveries and pickups of feed inventory. Once a transaction is completed in the WeighComp app, the data is sent to PULSE.

The relationship between WeighComp, FeedWatch (on-premise), and PULSE for transaction management is shown in the following diagram:

For example, once a truck arrives at the feed scale for a delivery, the driver inputs basic information about the transaction (name, product type, vendor, etc.) into the app, records the full and empty weights for the load, and then finalizes the transaction. The data for that transaction is transferred to PULSE via a cloud-based connection. At that point, the driver is done and is free to move on to other work.

The diagrams below illustrate the app workflow. These diagrams are designed so that you can print and post them for easy reference near the WeighComp tablet on‑site at your dairy.

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The main job of WeighComp in PULSE is to store the transactions created in the WeighComp app. You can then view these transactions in PULSE, as well as manage and approve them.

You can easily add a new WeighComp transaction to your records on PULSE. Click the New Transaction button at the upper right corner of the screen to open a side panel where you can create a new transaction.

Follow the guidelines below when you enter information for new transactions:

• You can manually enter a ticket number for the transaction. If you prefer, you can leave the ticket number blank.

• The fields in this side panel are the same as those shown in the Transactions list. Refer to View WeighComp Transactions for a description for each of these fields.
• Remember to mark the transaction as a delivery or a pickup transaction.
• You can manually enter information for the DM The dry weight of an ingredient with no mositure% or AF Cost/Ton fields or you can click Import DM% and Cost from FeedWatch to directly import the percentage of dry matter or the cost of the product from FeedWatch. See Import Dry Matter and Cost Data to learn more.

When you're finished, click Save Draft. The system displays a message at the bottom of the page stating that your new transaction has been added.

The list now displays your new transaction, which you can now edit or approve. See Edit and Approve Transactions to learn more.

Click on any pending transaction to edit its details in a side panel. You can also edit the start and end weights of a pending transaction and approve pending transactions from the side panel.

When editing a pending transaction, you can use the Save Draft button to save your changes before actually approving the transaction. A new transaction can't be approved until all the fields (except Field ID Identifier and Truck ID) are completed. To approve the transaction, click Approve. Approved transactions are considered done and cannot be edited.

Edit Transaction Details

1. Click on a pending transaction to display its side panel.
2. In the side panel, click in the field(s) of the detail(s) to change and enter the new information.
3. When you're finished editing the information, click Save Draft.

   The system displays a message at the bottom of the page indicating that your changes have been saved.

Edit Start and End Weights

The start and end weights originally received by the WeighComp app for pending transactions can be manually edited:

1. Click on a pending transaction to display its side panel.
2. In the side panel, click the edit icon for the start weight or end weight.
3. Enter a new start or end weight value.
4. When you're finished editing the information, click Save Draft

   The system displays a message at the bottom of the page indicating that your changes have been saved.

Import Dry Matter and Cost Data

You can import the dry matter percentage (DM%) and cost data for a pending transaction directly from FeedWatch. Doing so provides the most current data available for those values (which can be viewed from the Ingredients page). Dry matter and cost data can be added to individual transactions, or to multiple transactions using the bulk edit feature.

NOTE: In order to import dry matter and cost data, the transaction must have a product and location defined. Additionally, the selected location must have data assigned to it. You can view all available locations and their data in the Location DM% Adjustments page.

1. Click on a pending transaction to display its side panel.
2. If necessary, assign Product and Location values to the transaction.
3. Click Import DM% and Cost from FeedWatch.

   The newly imported values appear in the DM% and AF Cost/Ton fields.

4. Click Save Draft.

Edit Multiple Transactions

You can edit/update multiple pending transactions at the same time, provided that they all have the same product (for example, Corn Silage). (Remember, you can filter the transaction list using the Product filter at the top of the list.)

To update multiple transactions:

1. Check the boxes for the transactions you want to update.

   You can check boxes for individual transactions, or check the topmost box to select all transactions. A blue indicator bar appears near the top of the grid showing the number of transactions selected as well as an edit icon.

   

2. Click the edit icon .

   The system displays showing the fields you can update.

   

3. Edit the applicable fields as desired, then click Save.

   A green indicator bar appears at the bottom of the screen stating how many transactions have been updated, and the data for the applicable transactions updates in the transaction list.

Approve Multiple Transactions

You can approve multiple pending transactions at the same time, provided that the transactions selected contain all the data needed for approval. To do so:

1. Check the boxes for the transactions you want to approve, or check the topmost box to select all transactions.
2. In the blue indicator bar that appears, click the approve icon .

   The system displays a window indicating the number of pending transactions to approve and asking you to confirm the approval process.

   

3. Click Confirm.

   The system displays a new window summarizing the numbers of the transactions that were approved and/or failed the approval process. The window also shows product and timestamp information for the transactions that failed to be approved.

   

To delete a pending transaction, click the delete icon at the far right of any transaction row.

In the pop-up confirmation window, click Delete to complete the deletion.

Reconciling a transaction is a way to note that an approved transaction has been reviewed in PULSE. This is an optional step to electronically verify that the desired loads for a product were actually brought to (or picked up from) the dairy.

1. Transactions that have been reconciled are displayed in the Reconciled column of the Approved tab.

2. In the Approved tab, check the boxes for the transactions you want to reconcile.
3. In the blue indicator bar that appears, click Reconcile.