May 2010

Tip & Shortcuts

Adding Documents
Files can be dragged and dropped onto any tab of a shipment, brokerage job, organisation, etc. You to not have to attach directly to the eDocs tab every time.

Help Bubbles
Use F1 key to open a help bubble for the current field.

Organisation Look Up
Use F7 for fast look up of Organisation files within ediEnterprise.

Update Notes

Document Customisation Interface
View and extract available macro fields when customising documents. MORE >

Direct AES messaging interface to U.S. Customs
ediEnterprise offer a direct interface for the Automated Export System Trade Interface Requirement (AESTIR). MORE >

Carrier, Sending and Receiving Agent Address selection
On a Forwarding Consolidation the Sending Agent, Receiving Agent and Carrier now provide for the selection of a specific address if they are operating in multiple locations.. MORE >

Ability to Reverse more than one Transaction at a time
The Receivables, Payables and Cash Book modules now support the reversal of more than one transaction at a time. MORE >

Part Payment of AR and AP Invoices
Specifically identify and match charge lines with partial payments. MORE >

Economic Variables Require a Vigorous Change Management Process

2010 should Include IT-based assessments of business structures

In order to adapt to global market variables Logistics Service Providers must be open to reconfiguring business processes to meet market demands and improve workflow processes and management oversight. A scalable approach provides the options and flexibility needed to meet changing demands. This approach recognizes that within the `normal´ variation of each different job, the underlying logistics processes at work are fundamentally the same. Only the sequencing and reporting on individual jobs change according to the specific requirements of the customer. An effective IT supply chain execution solution must support business growth as it happens - not after the event. MORE >

Craig Seelig Joins CargoWise

Craig Seelig has recently joined CargoWise as Product Manager for Customs and Government Compliance in the Americas. In this new role Mr. Seelig is responsible for all customs brokerage and compliance products for the North American market. MORE >

CargoWise Receives Vendor of the Year Award

CargoWise was recently presented with the IT Vendor of the Year award from customer Mallory Alexander International Logistics.
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Rohlig Expands ediEnterprise Countries

Following five successful years of working together with implementations in eight countries, CargoWise is scheduled to rollout its ediEnterprise software suite for the company in eight additional countries in 2010 and beyond, including offices in Europe and Asia. MORE >