This is one of four files required for processing freight
calculation in Customer Order Processing. They are part of Accounts Receivable
Maintenance due to their relationship with A/R Customers and Ship Via Codes.
The user should print the Carrier Mode File to review all
the predefined Carrier Modes Available. This file is accessed from the A/R
Maintenance pull down menu.
NAME
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TYPE AND DESCRIPTION
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1.
Carrier Code
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3 alphanumeric characters
Enter the carrier code to define a mode for
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2.
Carrier Mode
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1 alphanumeric character
Enter the method of shipment for this carrier
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3.
Description
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16 alphanumeric characters
Enter the carrier mode description
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4.
COD Allow
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If carrier provides COD service for this carrier
mode, select “Y”; otherwise, enter “N”
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5.
Insurance Allow
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If
carrier provides insurance with a declared amount exceeding the insurance
exempt amount for this carrier mode, select “Y”; otherwise, select “N”.
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6.
AOD Allow
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If carrier provides AOD
service for this carrier mode, select “Y”; otherwise, select “N”.
Note:
If this carrier does not provide AOD as setup in the carrier file, this field
will default to N/A.
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7.
Call Tag Allow
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If
carrier provides Call Tag service for this carrier mode, select “Y”;
otherwise, select “N”
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8.
Hazardous Allow
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If
carrier allows hazardous material for this carrier mode, select “Y”;
otherwise, select “N”.
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9.
Track No. Allow
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If
carrier provides tracking numbers for this carrier mode, select “Y”;
otherwise, select “N”.
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10.
Use Standard Charge
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Since
it is more likely the carrier will keep all the service charges consistent
for all the modes, most of the time “Y” will be entered here. However, if
there is a situation in which the carrier provides special rates for certain
methods of shipment, then N will be entered. When ‘N” is entered, the Carrier
Mode File Maintenance screen will display additional information, which is
basically all the charges set up earlier in Carrier File Maintenance. The
user can enter new data or modify the standard charge to match with that
specific change, (see figure at end of this table).
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11.
Maximum Insurance Amount
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8 digit alphanumeric field with 2 decimal places
Enter the maximum amount of insurance the
carrier, for this carrier mode, will provide if they lose your package.
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12.
Zone Breakdown Method
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1 digit alphanumeric field
Select
from one of the following dividing zone options for this carrier and carrier
mode:
S
= By State
C =
By City
Z =
By Zip Code
N =
By Nation
X =
No Zone
Most of the time, dividing zones will be based on
the "Zip code"; U.S. Postal Service and RPS have used this
technique. UPS, on the other hand, uses "Zip Code" for
"Ground" service, and "State" for "Air"
service. Federal Express uses both "State" and "Nation".
The above options definitely give users more flexibility when dealing with
various carriers that use different zone breakdown methods.
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13.
Freight Calculation Method
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1 character alphanumeric field
Select
from one of the following Calculation Methods:
1
= Based on Rate Table
2
= Rate per Pound
3
= Combination of Rate Table and Rate per Pound
Option 1 is based on the rate table setup in the
Freight Rate File. Options 2 and 3 provide users with more flexibility when
dealing with various carriers. For example, with those carriers that charge
customers by the Freight Rate Table like UPS, RPS, Federal Express, and U.S.
Postal Service, you can pick option 1; but, if certain carriers have the
freight rates based on some formula, then option 2 is the right choice.
Option 3 is picked when the carrier uses both methods. For example, Federal
Express International uses this option.
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14.
Maximum Pounds Allowed
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3 character numeric field
Enter the maximum number of pounds allowed by
this carrier and carrier mode.
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15.
Zone Number of Digits
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