May 2011

ediEnterprise Update Notes

Security Controlled Access
Security controlled access to shipments and consols via phases of the export or import process has been further enhanced to grant or deny access to individual fields on shipments or consols based on security settings.   MORE >

Online Milestone Updates
ediWebTracker users can now update Actual and Estimated Milestone Dates online. This new functionality is controlled by Contact security rights and new registry settings.   MORE >

Exception Trigger Actions
Trigger Completion Actions can be set to execute when a workflow exception is raised. For example: send an email notification to a user or deliver a document. An exception can be raised immediately after expiry of the estimated time using the EXF-Workflow Time Expired exception type while other exception types will be raised on a daily basis.  MORE >

Evaluating Total Cost of Ownership

Having a better understanding of TCO provides a clear picture of the total cost and benefits over the entire lifecycle of an enterprise system. By evaluating the entire lifecycle cost, supported by dependable metrics, companies can determine how to increase efficiency and maximize value-added customer deliverables. MORE >

BAFA Conference 2011

The 2011 Brokers and Forwarders Australia (BAFA) conference will be held 14 - 16 July at Hamilton Island, QLD Australia. CargoWise CEO Richard White will be participaing in the "Great Debate" on Saturday afternoon. We hope to see you there!  MORE >

New Features in ediEnterprise

ediMobileTransport
ediMobileTransport enables users to transmit job details to a PDA or mobile phone equipped with the MS Windows Mobile 6 operating system. Job status updates including time-in and time-out at pickup and delivery points plus proof-of-delivery signatures can be entered on the device and transmitted back to ediEnterprise to update job status in real time. MORE >

ediACI Reporting
ediEnterprise now provides a native interface with CBSA (Canadian Border Services Agency) to provide the ACI (Advanced Commercial Information) Supplementary Cargo Reporting. ACI Filing is transmitted by the carrier or freight forwarder that is shipping to Canada before the shipment arrives in Canada. This feature is available in all countries for eligible shipments. ediACIReporting is available free of charge until 30 June 2011.  MORE >

Classroom Training Schedules

June and July Classroom Training session schedules have been posted for Sydney, Chicago and Milton Keynes training centers. Register for classes online at  My Account or by clicking on Help>ediEnterprise Online in ediEnterprise.