Purpose
This article serves as an Operator Guide for Enhanced GMA Rewards - an advanced loyalty program that offers users rewards based on their purchase history.
Process
This guide provides a step-by-step process to set up the rewards program.
Step 1: Accessing the Rewards Program
- Login to ADM
- Click on the Admin tab.
- Ensure the Rewards Program is enabled under permissions.
- Click on Rewards Program to be redirected to the program management screen.
Step 2: Creating a New Reward Programs
- Click on the Create button.
- A three-step Rewards Program Creation form will appear.
Rewards Program Creation Form
- Step 1: Info Screen
- Enter a unique Reward Program Name.
- Click Next to proceed.
- Step 2: Status Screen
- Define Status Tiers (e.g., Member, Tier 2, Tier 3, etc.).
- Assign Point Levels for each tier.
- Click Next to save and proceed.
- Step 3: Reward Products
- Assign Point Values to products.
- Add products to different tiers.
- Ensure each tier has at least one product.
- Click Save to complete the setup.
Step 3: Managing an Existing Reward Program
- Locate the created reward program in the Rewards Program List.
- Click on the program name to access the Manage Reward Program screen.
Options under Manage Reward Program
- Edit the Program Name.
- Modify Status Tiers and Points.
- Add, Remove, or Update Products.
- Upload Images for products (via Browse or Drag-and-Drop).
- Click Save after making changes.
Step 4: Linking a Reward Program to a Location
- Go to the Location Summary Page.
- Under Info Section, find the Reward Program Dropdown.
- Select the relevant Reward Program.
- Ensure that GMA Loyalty is disabled, as both cannot be active simultaneously.
- Click Save to finalize the linkage.
- Perform a Full Sync to update the devices.
Step 5: Validating Reward Programs
- A reward program is invalid if:
- It is missing required fields.
- Products are not added.
- Users attempting to select an invalid reward program will receive an error message.
- Always ensure all required data is filled before saving.
Step 6: Handling Reward Product Images
- Image uploads must meet the required aspect ratio.
- Images can be uploaded via file selection or drag-and-drop.
- If an incorrect size is used, an error message will be displayed.
- Users should prepare images in the correct dimensions before uploading.
Step 7: Additional Features & Considerations
- Reward programs can be edited but not made invalid after creation.
- Users cannot redeem points if they do not meet the minimum product threshold.
- Future updates may introduce a status feature to indicate draft vs. completed rewards.
- Users must save changes at each step, as some actions (like image uploads) are immediate and irreversible.