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 >

Using 'Operational Actions' to manage MUCRs in bulk
MUCR management functions may be performed in bulk using Operational Actions.
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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 recognises 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 >

CargoWise Approved as CNS Partner in UK

CargoWise was among the first to integrate its ediEnterprise software solution with CNS´s container status messaging system for Inland Container Depots (ICDs), and is now among the first to link to its new CHIEF Customer Message Interface (CCMI) product and Mailbox service. MORE >

CargoWise UK Expands with New Office

The new facility, at Linford Wood, Milton Keynes, is fully outfitted to provide expanded European-based sales, customer service, training and development staff to accommodate continuing business growth in the region. MORE >

BIFA Ocean Freight Award goes to Eagle Cargo Services

Eagle Cargo Services was chosen as the winner of this year´s BIFA Ocean Freight award, sponsored by CargoWise. The award was presented by Andrea Robinson at the annual BIFA Awards Luncheon in London. MORE >