This release, we are taking a step towards updating our security by switching out some screens using the Write to Server (FTP) delivery method and changing to either the Write to Server MFT or SFTP. Why are we making this change? As part of our ongoing goal of increasing security, we are updating many areas […]
Customs
Customs
Costing Exchange Rates
Specific Landed Costing Exchange Rates can be stored for your clients that may be different to the Customs Exchange Rates and used in the Landed Costings. When a new Landed Costing is generated for the client Expedient will check this screen to see if there is an Exchange Rate stored that matches the Client, Currency […]
Bulk upload of CP Answers
You can upload the answers to CP questions for multiple parts in Job by using the using the Load CP Answers option in the Supplier Invoice screen. This screen allows you to load a CSV file of CP Answers and Permit information into Expedient to update the Part Masterfile and the Client Document Register. This […]
Invoice in Line Order Report (NZ)
This report is available as a PDF or CSV output and can be run from the Customs > Job Report folder or from the Options menu in the Supplier Invoice screen. The report provides a listing of all the lines on the invoice including Part, Description, Quantity, Unit Cost, Amount, TLF, Tariff and Duty Rate.
Load Containers from File
You are able to load a CSV file from your desktop directly into the Container Details tab in the Job Registrations screens, as long as the data conforms to the required format documented below. To use this feature: Register the Job and click on the button that appears at the bottom of the Container Details […]
Creating a Landed Costing (NZ)
After you have created a Supplier Invoice and job (and preferably prepared charges) users can create and print a Landed Costing. Users have the option of creating a Multiple Currency/Supplier Landed Costing or a Single Supplier/Currency Landed Costing. This can be performed from the Landed Costing option in the Customs menu in the Import Job […]
Comms Report (NZ)
This option allows users to print the Customs Communications report. This report shows all the Communication transactions from Customs. Print Comms Report can be found in the Print pull down menu in the Customs Import Entry screen.
Delivery Orders (NZ)
This option allows users to print the Customs Delivery Order. The Print Delivery Order option is available from the Print pull down menu in the Customs Import Entry screen. This option is only available to the user when the Entry show a Document Type of 932 – Delivery Order and the Entry has a […]
C4 Form (NZ)
This option allows users to print the NZ Customs format C4 Form for the Entry.
MPI Information (NZ)
This will option will present the user with the MPI Information entry screen. The MPI account number will be populated from the Customer if a MPI number has been provided in the Customer Masterfile, otherwise the Branch MPI account number will be inserted from the Branch Masterfile if this has been entered. To send the […]
eBACCA Application (NZ)
This will option will present the user with the MPI/eBACCa entry screen. This option is not available where the job type is Parcel Post. The MPI account number will be populated from the Customer if a MPI number has been provided in the Customer Masterfile, otherwise the Branch MPI account number will be inserted from […]
ECI Entry (NZ)
Summary details of single or multiple exempt-entry consignments can be sent to NZ Customs. This option is available from the Import Job Registration screen. Expedient will check if a Customs Entry already exists for the Job. If there are no consignments for the job information for the ECI entry will be populated from the Job. […]
ECI Consignments (NZ)
This option, available from the Import Job Registration screen, provides a screen to enter the ECI Consignees of low value shipments. The screen lists the details previously entered. Use the button to access the screen below and amend the information. Load EDI This option within the ECI Consignments screen checks if any files have been […]
Set Override (NZ)
This allows users to override a Customs entry. The option is available within Customs > Custom Import Entry screen. The purpose of this function is to Force a Successful return status. This function only prevents the Failure of the entry in the event of a known calculation issue or other known missing item. This override […]
Possible Entry Status (NZ)
Please note Entry Status 815 – Entry Restored is ignored by Expedient if the preceding Entry Status was 819 – Delivery Order. Code Description Colour Code 801 Entry rejected RED 802 Entry routed to Inspections Evaluation – Please await requirements YELLOW 803 Entry routed to Inspections Planner – Please Arrange Exam YELLOW 804 Entry routed […]
Creating a Customs Import Entry (NZ)
The Customs Import Entry can be created from the Job Registration Screen (via Customs Entry Button) or via Customs Clearance/Tariff Class > Custom Import Entry. This option is also available from the Customs menu in the Job Registration screen. If the Customs Entry toolbar button is used from the Import Job Registration screen Expedient will check […]
Creating Parts (NZ)
Manually adding Parts to the Expedient System is performed via menu Customs Clearance/Tariff Class > Parts Masterfile. By clicking the button or typing A will place the cursor in the input screen in Add Mode. See below: Field Name Description Validation Default Client Code This is the Customer Code. You can click on the to […]
Creating TLFs (NZ)
TLF’s are used as short codes, storing information such as Tariff, Stat, and Treatment Code. This allows users to save time in data entry and when changing TLF information. This is accessed via Customs Clearance/Tariff Class > TLF Maintenance Field Name Description Validation Default TLF This is the Tariff Line File. This is a […]
Creating a Pre-Job Supplier Invoice (NZ)
If you have not yet created a job but have the related Supplier Invoice, you can create a Pre-Job Supplier’s Invoice. This is accessed via menu: Customs Clearance/Tariff Class > Pre-Job Supplier Invoice By clicking the button or typing A will place the cursor in the input screen in Add Mode. See below: Once a […]
Creating a Supplier’s Invoice (NZ)
After you have created a job, you can create a Supplier Invoice. This can be performed in 2 ways. The first method is directly from the Job Registration Screen. From this screen ensure you have the job you want to link the Supplier Invoice to. Click on the Suppliers Invoice Button on the Toolbar from […]
Classifying Parts (NZ)
If you have added parts to the Supplier Invoice that have not been classified before then you can click on the Classify Button once you have added the Supplier Invoice. This will then direct you to the below screen. Please note the [1/2] at the bottom of the screen indicates this is the first part […]
Container Management System – Delivery and Returns
The below process diagram highlights the intended FCL Container Delivery and Return Double Clicking on a Container record on the Job Registration Screen will open up the Container Record in the Container Management screen
Vessel Arrivals
Expedient is integrated with Lloyds DCN or 1-Stop Vessel Arrivals Information. A site can only have 1 active Vessel Arrivals data source, either Lloyds DCN OR 1-Stop. Please Note: Lloyds DCN Unpacks can be used in conjunction with 1-Stop Arrivals. Once the Vessel information is loaded into Expedient it performs the following: Vessels Masterfile: Updates […]
Transhipment Report (AU)
When a Consol/Job is registered with a FCL/FCX Container and with a Vessel Name containing the word ‘Transhipment’, Expedient creates the Container Management Record and sends an instruction to 1-Stop to track this container. When 1-Stop send Expedient an “On Board Date” Event, Expedient updates the Container in Container Management with the On Board Flag, […]
Legacy Customs
This menu provides access to Customs Entries and Supplier Invoices that were used to submit Customs Entries prior to the release of the re-engineered Customs Module in May 2013. These screens and reports can be used to access the legacy entries. No new entries or supplier invoices can be created in the legacy screens. Existing […]
Product Stewardship (AU)
The Product Stewardship reports provide a breakdown of the shipments per client of specific television and computer tariff codes. Product Stewardship reports are within the Customs folder.. Applicable Clients/Parts CSV This report lists the clients who have shipped television and computer tariff codes over the last two years. The report can be filtered to a […]
Parts Listing – (multi report)
This screen provides various options for listing parts ordered by different elements in the report. The reports are available as PDF and CSV. The reports are available within Customs > Parts Reports Part Duty Analysis This report provides a detailed breakdown of Duty per Part including all the TLF, Invoice and Job information. The Report […]
Generic Parts – CSV
The Generic Parts CSV report provides a part listing ordered by Client Code and Supplier Code. External IDs for the Client, Supplier and Job will be shown if your site is using these. The report is accessed from the Customs > Parts Reports folder
Entry Line Analysis Report
This CSV report lists jobs and their associated tariffs with full tariff details and Entry Factor. AU report output NZ report output
Invoice Entry Line Report (AU)
This is a CSV report providing a breakdown of Customs Entries and how they relate to Supplier Invoice lines with Customs Value and Duty. This report is accessed via Customs > Jobs Reports > Suppliers Invoice/Entry Line
Customs Entries Invoice Lines (AU)
This report provides a breakdown of Customs Entries and how they relate to Supplier Invoice lines with Customs Value and Duty. This is an XLS format report that will open in Excel. This report can output in either PDF or CSV. This report is found in Customs > Jobs Reports > Customs Entries Invoice Lines […]
Number of Jobs by Department Report
This report displays the number of jobs registered between a certain date period based on department. This report can output in either PDF or CSV. This report is found in Customs > Jobs Reports > No. Jobs by Dept.
Jobs and Deliveries CSV Report
This report provides an output of jobs and delivery information with a number of search criteria. This report is found in Customs > Jobs Reports > Jobs and Deliveries CSV
Bond Warehouse Reports
The following reports are available to track stock currently in the Bond Warehouse, track the value of Stock in the Bond Warehouse for a Client and to audit movements of stock into and out of the Bond Warehouse for Customs. The reports are available from Customs > Bond Warehouse > Bond Warehouse Reports Stock Summary […]
Stock Adjustment
This screen is used where quantities of stock may need to be changed. Quantities may need to be updated due to Movement of stock to a different bin location Resubmission of the N20 with different quantities Return of Freight to the Bond Warehouse Damaged/Pillaged Pieces Field Name Description Validation Default Entry Information Click FIND and […]
Bond Warehouse Status
This screen shows current stock available in the Bond Warehouse, including in Bin Locations if your site is using Bins. This screen will display Stock Check In Stock Adjustments including movement of stock between bin locations, change of stock quantities Check out of stock by successful submission of N20 or EDN Who performed each Stock […]
Pick List
When your Client advises they want stock released from the Bond Warehouse you can prepare a Pick List to match the Client’s requirements. Stock to be Released and Delivered If the Stock is to be delivered an Ex-Bond job is created and the option Pick List is available from the Import Job Registration screen. Stock […]
Check In
Where your system has been set up with Bin Locations at Bond Warehouses you will be expected to Check In stock as it arrives at the Bond Warehouse and assign the stock to one or many Bins. This screen can be found in Bond Warehouse > Bond Warehouse Bins > Check In. Field Name Description […]
Bin Maintenance
Bin Locations can be added and maintained at Bond Warehouses using the Bin Maintenance screen. This screen can be found in Bond Warehouse > Bond Warehouse Bins > Bin Maintenance. Use FIND to view and update the Bins at a Bond Warehouse. Field Name Description Validation Default Bond Warehouse Enter the Bond Warehouse code […]
Bond Warehouse with Bin Locations
Your site can elect to use Bin Locations within Bond Warehouses. If Bin Location are used you will be required to Check in Parts received at the Bond Warehouse into one or many Bin Locations. Where Bin Locations are used information on the Bin Locations is available within Bond Warehouse screens and reports
Bond Warehouse Workflow
Bond Warehouse Overview
The Bond Warehouse module allows your site to Manage many Bond Warehouses. Add and Maintain Bin Locations at each Bond Warehouse (if your site requires Bin Locations for Bond Warehouses) Check Nature 20 Entries into the Bond Warehouse and into one or many Bin Locations where required Create a Pick List from stock in the […]
Create a Landed Costing (AU)
After you have created a Supplier’s Invoice and Job (and preferably prepared charges) Users can create and print a Landed Costing. This can be performed in the Options > More Options > Landed Costing in the Job Registration Screen, or from Customs > Landed Costings >Landed Costing By clicking the button or typing A will […]
Prepare Customs EFT Payment
Once the Data is loaded from the Load EFT File menu option, it is possible to automatically add this data into the Disbursement Cheques screen in the Banking Module. To perform this, you need to ensure the following 2 items are in place: Set up the relevant Duty and DAFF General Ledger Codes. In Main […]
EFT Receipt Number Report (AU)
Once the Customs EFT File has been loaded, users will be able to run this report to see the payments that have been made for that day. This report can be accessed from the Customs folder. To run this report, specify a Payment Date Range, enter the Client Code and Tab through the Bank Details […]
Automatically run EFT Reports to Clients
Expedient can automatically sent EFT Reports to clients after the Customs EFT File has been loaded. This functionality is linked to Automatic Report code ‘EFTREP01’. If you have clients set to receive this report and the tickbox to send the report on loading the EFT file is ticked the report will be generated and emailed […]
Customs EFT Report (AU)
Once the Customs EFT File has been loaded, then users will be able to run this report to see the breakdown of EFT Charges from Customs. Access the report from the Customs folder To run this report to see how much you have paid Customs on the Customers’ behalf, in the below screen, enter “OUR” […]
Loading Customs EFT File (AU)
In order for Customs Brokers to report on EFT activity when completing Customs Entries, Users need to routinely log on to the Customs Interactive Web Interface and download a file to Expedient for processing. Login to Customs Interactive + Reports EFT Payment Enter in Start Date Enter in End Date Enter ‘ALL’ in remaining three […]
Syntax Errors
If you receive an error similar to this: EDI Syntax – Seg [11] Err [18] Elm/Comp [3/] Err This usually means there is a Control Character that Customs does not accept. Characters such as {, – \ etc… Simply remove these characters and resend your entry. EDI Syntax – Seg [24] Err [18] Elm/Comp [3/1] […]
ERROR – FN0058 – NO ACTIVE AUTHORISATION IS FOUND
Error Description The Bank Account has expired. Resolution Add an EFT Authorisation Expiry Date to the Customer Masterfile and run Autoreport ‘OWNEREFT’ regularly to prevent any accounts expiring before entry submission in future.