Recording shipping terms
This section is used to define the terms and conditions agreed with the customer regarding shipping of goods and the related details. Mode of shipment, mode of transportation, delivery area, delivery address, freight and packaging. INCO terms associated with the shipment of goods is defined here.
Note: This tab is applicable only for customer-specific contracts.
Select the "Shipping Terms' tab in the " Edit Incoming and Outgoing Terms" page.
Enter the following fields in the “Ship to Address” group box only for “Customer Specific” type of contracts:
Ship to Customer # |
The default code identifying the customer to which the goods must be shipped. Mandatory. The system lists all the customer numbers defined as “Ship to Customer” in the “Customer” activity of the “Sales Set-up” business component. By default the system displays the customer number from the “Manage Customer Contract” Page. |
Ship to Address ID |
Use the drop-down list box to select the default address ID to which the goods must be shipped. Mandatory. The system lists all the address IDs as defined for the specified customer number as defined in the “Customer” activity of the “Sales Set-up” business component. By default the system displays the customer number from the “Manage Customer Contract” Page. |
Alternate Permitted |
Check this checkbox if an alternate address for the customer is permitted for the purpose of shipment of goods. |
The system displays the following fields:
Customer Name |
The name of the customer with whom the contract is entered. |
Address 1 |
The first line of the customer address |
Address 2 |
The second line of the customer address, if any |
Address 3 |
The third line of the customer address, if any |
City |
The name of the city |
Zip |
The zip code identifying the address area |
State |
The name of the state |
Country |
The ISO code given to the country |
Work Phone # |
The phone number of the customer with whom the contract is entered. |
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The email ID of the customer with whom the contract is entered. |
Fax |
The fax number of the customer |
Enter the following fields in the “Outbound Delivery Terms” group box:
Indicates the acceptable terms between the customer and the service provider regarding the shipment of goods including the risks and responsibilities of shipment. The system lists all the active values defined as “INCO Term” in the “Maintain INCO Terms “activity of the “Logistics Common Masters” business component. More. |
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Carrier / Agency # |
The code identifying the carrier / agency preferred by the customer for the shipment of goods. The system lists all the active codes defined in the “Maintain Carrier / Agency Codes” activity of the “Logistics Common Masters” business component. Ensure that the value specified in this field is active and exists for the Supplier # for the interacting OU as defined in the “Supplier” business component. |
Packaging Codes |
Use the drop-down list box to specify the packaging code associated with the goods to be shipped. The system lists all the active packaging codes as defined in the “Maintain Packaging Codes” activity of the “Logistics Common Master” business component. |
Shipping Method |
A unique number identifying the method for shipping the goods. The system lists all the active shipping methods as defined in the “Maintain Shipping Method Codes” activity of the “Logistics Common Masters” business component.
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Freight Billable? |
Use the drop-down list box to select whether the freight charge is billable to the customer. You can select from the options “Yes” and “No”. |
Freight Term |
Use the drop-down list box to select the freight term applicable to the customer. The system lists all the active categories of type “Freight Term” as defined in the “Create Category Types” activity of the “Category” business component. |
Shipping Label |
A brief description assigning a label to the goods to be shipped. Example: Fragile, Handle with Care. The system lists all the active categories of type “Shipping Label” as defined in the “Create Category Types” activity of the “Category” business component. |
Packaging Notes |
A brief note on packaging of the goods to be shipped. |
Click the “Save Permitted Delays” pushbutton to save the permitted work delay details against the contract.
On creation of a contract
Updates the Outbound Delivery Terms against the contract number.
Generates the revision number as “0”.
On modifying contract details
Updates the shipping terms of the contract against the contract number or revision number in which the modifications are made for contracts before their approval.
On revising contract details
Generates an incremental revision number and saves all the revisions made against the generated revision number for approved contracts.