EXPEDIENT SOFTWARE

In this release, the declaration line in the export declaration (EDN) screen will be displayed in a table form.

As published in Import Industry Advice Notice 247/2024 by DAFF, the department will accept a file size up to 20MB, Expedient has increased the file size limit to 20 MB accordingly. If the attached file size is greater than 20MB, an error message will display.

In this release, the entry lines in the Customs Entry N30 screen will be displayed in table form, as shown below.

PDA scanning will be available for eCommerce users in this release. Main Menu Freight Scan Freight Bond Check Freight Move Freight Scan Adjustment Freight Check Out Freight Return Freight Enquiry

In this release, we have updated the Partner Portal Import Booking File Load process to include exports. Users will note a new column in the mapping table ‘Direction’, indicating if a field is valid for Imports, Exports or Imports & Exports. The direction of bookings is determined by the Origin and Destination Ports in the […]

In this release, we have greatly enhanced the Partner Portal Order File Load process On the Orders tab of the Partner Portal, users will note that the ‘UPLOAD ORDERS’ button, has been split into two new buttons ‘UPLOAD IMPORT ORDERS’ and ‘UPLOAD EXPORT ORDERS’ The UPLOAD IMPORT ORDERS button opens a new ‘ORDER FILE LOAD’ […]

In this release, sites which are located on our Cloud servers will have the Docs column in their workflow screen renamed to Assigned Documents. This column will now also only count the number of Assigned Documents in the jobs and consols, rather than all documents including unassigned documents. This change is done in order to […]

In this release, we have implemented Single Sign On (SSO) via Microsoft Entra for Expedient. Super users may configure SSO via the Administration -> Corporate -> Sign On Configuration modal by pressing ‘Update’, selecting the ‘SAML’ Authentication method and following the instructions in the Integration Tutorial SSO may be enforced as mandatory via the ‘SSO […]

In this release, we have greatly enhanced the Partner Portal Import Booking File Load process. On the Bookings tab of the Partner Portal, users will note that the ‘UPLOAD BOOKINGS’ button, has been split into two new buttons ‘UPLOAD IMPORT BOOKINGS’ and ‘UPLOAD EXPORT BOOKINGS’ The UPLOAD IMPORT BOOKINGS button opens a new ‘BOOKING FILE […]

In the release, the process will provide a warning message on supplier invoices and import declarations if the target high-risk goods are shipped as break bulk or in Open Top or Flat Rack Containers. Supplier Invoice validation  Import Declaration Validation Note: The validation will apply only if the target high-risk goods are found in BMSB […]

In this release, users are allowed to load invoice line charges and codes into the downloaded supplier invoice screen. How to load Charges to invoice line Go to Customs Processing -> Tools -> Supplier Invoice File Load Add the Charge into the mapping. After the Charges is selected, click the zoom button on the Sub […]

Expedient has been working to integrate with the warehouse management system ‘Carton Cloud’. Using this process, Carton Cloud will be able to send information into Expedient, automatically creating Warehouse jobs in the Import Job Registration screen. These Jobs will use the Job Type ‘Warehouse’ with the Forwarder set as ‘Own Company’, bringing any charges from […]

Expedient has developed a direct link with the external accounting software ‘Xero’. This new integration will allow information to be sent between Expedient and Xero so accounting processes can be performed in either software. This integration includes: Outbound: Sending Expedient invoices to Xero (debtor and creditor) Sending Customer Masterfile records to Xero Inbound: Receiving payments/receipts […]

In this release, users can select job documents from declaration job and/or associated jobs in a multi-job entry for the COLS Lodgement.

In this release, the user can hide “Deleted” or “To be Deleted” entry lines in view mode in the import declaration by clicking “Hide Deleted Lines”. Note: The “Hide Deleted Lines” option hides the lines with Action Code is D or X. The hidden lines will display automatically when the entry is in update mode. […]

The Code Information has been added to below screen/report. Import Declaration N10/20>Lines If you can not see the Code Information column, please right-click the column header and tick the “Code Information” check box to display the column. Customs Processing -> Reports -> Jobs / Declarations -> Declarations – Line Analysis

This release includes an update to the following programs: Manifest EDI Import Air and Sea XML For Import Sea Jobs, the Sub Master on the Job can be specified in the Manifest EDI file format using the new XML tag called <ParentbillNumber> within the <HousebillDetail> parent. For consistency with the behaviour of the manual process, […]

In this release, the entry lines in the Customs Entry N10/20 screen will be displayed in table form, as shown below.

The delivery notification party on the Outward Cargo Report (OCR) is updated as below. When the customer code is entered, the process will populate the following information from the Customer Masterfile. Customer name Email Address a Location of Goods Zoom has been added to the delivery notification party. TSW only allows either the Location of […]

In this release, we have made significant enhancements to the Client Statement report. The Client Statement report now opens in a modal over the home screen, and allows the user to apply criteria filters so users don’t have to manually enter the criteria each time. Filters may be applied at a private (for only your […]

In this release, we have added a new tab to the Corporate -> Company Details -> Trading As/Division Masterfile screen ‘Client Ageing Options’ The Client Ageing Options tab determines which ageing columns will appear on the following reports and screens: Debtors Ageing Screen Client Statement – Report Batch Send EOM Statements – Report (coming soon) […]

In this release, the new “Pay/Refund Transactions Report” is added to the system. The report lists all payment and refund transactions for the import declarations. The report can be run via Customs Processing -> Reports -> Jobs / Declarations -> Declaration – Pay/Refund Transactions Report Scheduling -> Shelved Report Scheduling -> Report Code: IMDPAYTRAN

In this release, the “Change Outturn” button will be removed. Users can use the “Submit Outturn” button to submit the original outturn or make a change to the outturn report.

In this release, for our Australian sites, we have introduced three new duty types to the Chart of Accounts: Duty GST Other Charges For existing records the old Duty option has been renamed to ‘Total Payable’, the total payable option maintains the functionality of the old Duty. For all sites where an account existed with […]

In this release, the nominated users can update the Line Type (consolidation flag) after the entry is submitted. The superuser should tick “CON_TYPE_EDT” in user options (User Masterfile>Options>User Options) to allow the user to switch the Line Type after submitting the entry. After the user option is ticked, a “Switch Line Type” option will be […]

In this release, we have added configuration capabilities for documents on the Partner Portal at the customer and personnel levels. At the customer level configuration (accessed via the Partner Portal toolbar button on the Administration -> Masterfile Management -> Customer Masterfile screen On the new Document Configuration tab, users will see all Documents that are […]

In this release, we have made significant enhancements to the Balance Sheet report. The Balance Sheet report now opens in a modal over the home screen, and allows the user to apply criteria filters so users don’t have to manually enter the criteria each time. Filters may be applied at a private (for only your […]

In this release, we have updated the validation on the Business Unit field on the Customer Personnel screen to restrict records the user will see on the Partner Portal when acting as a customer. For example, if my personnel record is set up for Customer X & Business Unit = Y, when acting as a […]

In this release, we are enhancing the new Data Warehouse Interface screen with a ‘History’ tab. This tab will show the history creating/loading Data Warehouse tables, as opposed to the first tab, which shows sending these tables to a configured location. Users are able to select a line to see the Log File of the […]

In this release, we have updated our printed Debtor Invoices, to now display the Terms’ Due Date Type. This ‘Due Date Type’ is configured in the Customer Masterfile->Debtor tab->Invoice Payment Terms. Currently, users can enter the Number of Days a Disbursement or Final Invoice is due, and the Due Date Type from either the Invoice […]

In this release, we have added a toolbar button ‘View Partner Portal’ on the Administration -> Masterfile Management -> Customer Personnel screen. This button allows corporate users to log in as the personnel record to set them up (e.g. showing/hiding columns, stretching columns, reordering columns, etc before sending the activation email. Once the activation email […]

In this release, the AU Export Party Analysis Report has bene updated as below. 2 Report formats can be selected CSV XLSX Add more search criteria The following new columns are added to the report. Orig Code Order No Master Bill Consignee Code External Code 2 Department

In this release, we have updated the logic regarding Consignee/Consignor Reference numbers on Import/Export Container Management records. As first priority, they will be pulled from the menu option Options -> Client Reference Numbers on the following screens: Container Management -> Import Container Management Container Management -> Export Container Management If the Client Reference Numbers modal […]

In this release, we have updated the Bank Reconciliation screen, making it easier than ever to see and access tagged Expedient transactions against Bank Statement lines. The most noticeable change is the colour- uploaded Bank Statement lines will now appear grey, and Expedient transaction has been tagged against it, will be white. Users will now […]

The “Add Preference” button has been added to the preference zoom in supplier invoice screen. The “Add Preference” takes the user to the Country Code Masterfile to add Preference for the country of origin. In the Country Code Masterfile, the preference scheme zoom is added, it allows the user to add a new preference scheme […]

In this release we have added a new screen under the Administration -> Interface -> Outbound -> Data Warehouse Interface navigation path. This screen allows users to set up MFT connections to receive data warehouse files (JSON or CSV) for the Finance and/or Operations tables from their site. Files send automatically at 2:30am each night […]

In this release, we have made the following updates to the Administration -> Finance -> Chart of Accounts screen: Added the General Ledger Account Type Range to the bottom of the screen, so you easily check which account numbers refer to which account types without having to refer to the user manuals Where a Disbursement […]

In this release, we have added a Creditors Ageing Enquiry button to the Operational Finance -> Creditor -> Enquiry – Creditors Invoice screen. Selecting this button in view mode will take to you to the Operational Finance -> Creditor -> Enquiry – Creditors Ageing screen for the Creditor on the invoice.

In this release we have updated the On Account Transactions screen on Debtors Ageing Enquiry. This screen may now be accessed via a toolbar button on the screen, as well as the menu option. We have added the following columns to the On Account Transactions screen: Bank Account Deposit Reference Details Drawer Deposit Amount We […]

In this release, we have added the ability for users to part reconcile Expedient transactions to bank lines on the Finance -> Banking -> Bank Reconciliation -> Bank Reconciliation screen Payments/Receipts may now be split up across multiple bank lines, making the reconcile process easier and more user friendly.

In this release, we have added a Debtors Ageing Enquiry button to the Operational Finance -> Debtor -> Enquiry – Debtors Invoice screen. Selecting this button in view mode will take to you to the Operational Finance -> Debtor -> Enquiry – Debtors Ageing screen for the Bill To on the invoice.

In this release we have updated the Debtors Receipts screen on Operational Finance -> Debtor -> Enquiry – Debtors Ageing (accessed via the toolbar or menu option) We have added the following columns to the screen to increase the scope of information: Bank Currency Pay Amount Pay Currency Bank Account Deposit Reference Details Post Date […]

In this release we have updated the All Invoices screen on Operational Finance -> Debtor -> Enquiry – Debtors Ageing (accessed via the toolbar or menu option) We have added the following columns to the screen to increase the scope of information: Post Date User Manual Invoice? Payment Status Date Receipted FXC Balance FXC Amount […]

In this release we have updated the Open Items screen on Operational Finance -> Debtor -> Enquiry – Debtors Ageing (accessed via the toolbar or menu option) We have added the following columns to the screen to increase the scope of information: Post Date User Manual Invoice? Payment Status FXC Balance FXC Amount House Bill […]

In this release, we have made many enhancements to the Operational Finance -> Debtor -> Enquiry – Debtors Ageing We have added the following fields (with data pulled from the Customer Masterfile): Customer Service Operator Forwarding Representative Customs Representative Sales Person Responsible Person Responsible Office Agreed Terms Credit Check Date Sea Exchange Var. Air Exchange […]

In this release, we have added configuration so that the following fields may be shown/hidden for shipments on the Partner Portal: • Transport Provider • Transport Job Notes • Transport Instructions • Transport Reference (Export Only) This configuration has been added at both the Administration -> Web Portal -> Partner Portal Administration and Administration -> […]

In this release, users may view the Transfer History of reports using Delivery Method SFTP The MFT Connection History modal displays whether the file was successfully sent or not, and how many files are currently in the outbox. Files may be resent from the modal, and detailed logs may be viewed by clicking the ‘Log […]

In this release, we have enhanced the Receipts Enquiry screen by making the following additions: New columns: Invoice Type GST GST Amount Original Amount Excl GST FXC Amount – This displays the original invoice amount of the invoice including gst in FXC if the amount is foreign Currency – This displays the FXC amount currency […]

In this release, we have enhanced the Debtor Receipts screen to now allow the easy adding of Bank Fees. The Debtor Receipts screen has a new button in the toolbar called ‘Bank Fee’. Selecting this button will allow users to add a bank fee. This will automatically create and pay a new GL Creditor Invoice […]

In this release, we have added a documents tab to the Finance -> Banking -> Creditor Payments screen