EXPEDIENT SOFTWARE

In this release, Expedient has updated Bank Reconciliation to allow for changing tagged items. This will be through looking update mode and looking up tagged items will then take the user to the “Unreconciled items” Screen. By using the zoom on the tag column, the User will then be directed to the “Unreconciled Items” Screen. […]

The Creditor Outbound XML will now contain department. This will be populated from the “Department” field at Invoice line level (this field was previously listed as “type”). The Invoice Line is now populated in line with the below:

In this release, we have enhanced the Outbound XMLs to now include EDI Creditor Invoices. Once an EDI Creditor Invoice is posted, the Outbound XML will populate into the listed Interface location. The outbound XML will match the format of the existing Creditor Invoice XML.

In this release, the system will not allow Sea Cargo Report to be re-submitted if the EDI Status is “Submitted”. Users should make sure the Sea Cargo Report is amended/updated before a new submission can take place. If the house bill is submitted via Sea Cargo Report screen, it will display the error message like […]

In this release, the outturn information has been added to locate freight screen. The following information will display on the screen. Establishment ID Outturn Quantity Outturn Submission Date Submission Status

For this release we have updated the EDI Creditor Invoice and the Creditor Invoice – Enquiry screen to show “Reference” and “Department”. This is to maintain the same fields and continuity through the Creditor screens. When an EDI Creditor Invoice is posted, the Reference field will now populate the same field on the Creditor Invoice […]

The following Prohibited Goods Codes have been added to TSW. RPE        Respiratory Protective Equipment (Import) NRP       Non Respiratory Protective Equipment (Import) MXD      Unsorted mixed waste plastics (Export) STD        Sorted by grade waste plastics (Export)

In this release, a validation on shipper is added to the export declaration on saving. If the shipper on the job is different to the shipper on the shipper’s invoice, an error message will display like below. If it happens, the user should reset shipper’s invoice before the export declaration can be added or re-posted.

In this release, we have extended the Customer Merge function to the site with Parts ID function. The system only allows customers with the same parts ID to be merged. Otherwise, the error message will display.

In this release, Locate Freight  (named ‘Freight Status’ for General Freight) screen will display the Sea Cargo Information. The following fields are added to the screen. Container Number Transport Mode Cargo Type

In this release, the following scanning functions in eCommerce module are able to use for sea cargo scanning. Freight Bond Check Freight Move Freight Scan Adjustment Freight Return Freight Enquiry

In this release, we have aligned the EDI Job holding screens with the Export Job Registration screens by adding a Goods tab. The EDI file structure has also been updated to accommodate the new fields. If you would like more information on this feature, please contact the Expedient EDI support team.

This release includes an update to Import Workflow and Export Workflow to include columns to show the Payment Terms from the Customer Masterfile for the Importer or Shipper on the Job, for Disbursement and Final Invoices. e.g. Export Workflow These columns are hidden by default

In this release, we have added additional options for EDI file transmission. The new options available are SFTP Write to File. Email The options can be setup in the Administration -> Interface -> Manifest EDI -> Agent Mapping screen on the newly created EDI File Transmission tab. If you would like more information or need assistance […]

In this release, Expedient has added the ability to receive Marks and Numbers information through the Manifest EDI process. If you would like more information on this feature, please contact the Expedient EDI support team.

In this release, the spare fields on the Manifest EDI holding screens have been moved to a newly created “Various Information” tab.

In the upcoming release, there will be a new ETAN event created when sending the ETA Change Notification out of Expedient. The Notification can be sent out of Expedient from Import Job and Import Consols by going to Notifications-> General -> ETA Change. When produced, the event will appear on the Events table for the […]

As part of this release, we have updated functionality on the ETA Destination field on Import Jobs and Consols to now include the event ETAC. ETAC will occur any time that the ETA Destination field is updated on either Import Job or Import Consol. The information around the Event will match the below: and when […]

In this release, we have increased the scope of what can be searched on within the customer personnel screen. If you have either the import or export order tracking module, you can now search personnel records using any field on the order tracking tab or by associated country on the order tracking ports tab.

In this release, Expedient has relabeled “AQIS” & “DAWR” to “Quarantine” in the user configured automatic import job reports and in job sheets

This release provides the ability to automatically create events in Orders, Bookings, Jobs and Consol screens when specific documents are added to these areas.  This means when a document is received to a job, consol, order or booking, a specific event can be automatically triggered to update job tracking and workflow The events can be linked […]

This release includes an update to the Customer Masterfile where Order Tracking is available The Customer Masterfile now provides an Order Tracking pull down option to access the Customer Set up screens for either Import Order Tracking or Export Order Tracking depending, on the modules available

To increase visibility of the status of customers and their Credit status, we have expanded the list of locations that will trigger the “Credit Exceeded” pop-up. The Credit Exceeded Popup will look like this: and the Credit Negative Popup will look like this: and it will now occur at the following locations: Bill To field […]

In this release, we have enhanced Manifest EDI by providing users with the ability to send a job level manifest, from the Export Job Registration screen. Users will be able to send a manifest via EDI to Forwarders, Brokers, Depots and Terminals. Please navigate to the Administration -> Interface -> Manifest EDI -> Agent Mapping […]

In this release, Expedient will allow eCommerce user to scan held parcel including surplus parcel without pop-up warning message after scanning. The function is a restricted to authorized users only. Superuser can configure the setting via User Masterfile>User Option by clicking the user option ‘ECOMSCANCTRL’ When the user option is ticked, the user is authorized […]

In this release, we have added the ability to set who is responsible for supplying documents. This feature is particularly useful for creating user configured reports so that you know who to contact to chase for documents. Within the required document configuration screen, we have added a new column “Responsible Party”. The required documents still […]

In this release, the following two fields has been added to Sea Cargo Report screen. Quarantine Held The indicator will be flagged as Yes, when CARST (Cargo Status Advice) message is received with quarantine hold. Quarantine Inspection The indicator will be flagged as Yes, when CARST (Cargo Status Advice) message is received with quarantine hold and […]

In this release, if the entry is duty deferred, the entry print-out will display the sentence like below, when the response message is received from customs.

In this release, Responsible Party ID is added to Depot Vessel screen. The field will populate automatically based on the system setting (normally, it will be your company ABN) and the field can not be updated by a user manually. If you would like to report a Sea Cargo Outturn on behalf of a 3rd […]

In this release, we have added Forwarder and Broker fields to the Export Air & Sea Job Registration screens. These are optional fields. The fields can now also be used as selection criteria in the User Configured Export Job Reports.

In this release, we have enhanced Manifest EDI with the ability to create Shippers when loading Export Manifests. Navigate to the Administration -> Interface -> Manifest EDI -> Agent Mapping Screen and set the “Create New Shippers” flag to “Yes” to begin using this functionality.

In the EDI Agent mapping screen, we have combined the Import EDI and Export EDI tab into a single tab labelled “Messaging Contacts”. A new column labelled “Notification Type” has been added to indicate the when the alert will be sent to the contact.

In this release, the Sea and Air Import Department Mapping screens have been combined into a single screen. A new column labelled “Mode” has been added to indicate the Air or Sea department. To access the screen, please navigate to Administration -> Interface -> Manifest EDI -> Department Port Mapping

In this release, there will be an update to allow Non-Accounting Expedient sites to place customers On Hold which will prevent entry payments. This is through the Account Control field in Customer Masterfile->Debtors tab. When the Account Control field is set to -1, Expedient will stop entry payments in the below situations: Payment method is […]

In this release, we have introduced the new system event ETD Change (ETDC) for Export Jobs. The event will occur any time the ETD field is changed on an Export Sea Job or any time the ETD1 field is changed on an Export Air Job. The Reference of the event will state what date has […]

As part of our ongoing merge of Suppliers into the Customer Masterfile, we have enabled functionality to make a Supplier Inactive. This will prevent Suppliers from being used or updated in transactional screens including Jobs, Suppliers Invoices, Orders and Bookings. This can be done by going to the Customer Masterfile entry for a Supplier, and […]

In this release we have made significant changes to the personnel screen. The screen is now designed to focus on the idea of a single person tied to multiple companies instead of having the same person entered multiple times into the system. This means that we have shuffled around the fields. You will see that […]

In this release, Expedient will extend our eCommerce scan function from Air Cargo to Sea Cargo as well. Users are able to specify which cargo type they would like to scan by clicking the dropdown box on Transport Mode. By default, it will only be set as “Air”. There is a zoom button on Container […]

In this release, Expedient will limit the permit number on CP Question to 35 characters. This will be in line with ICS business requirement. Currently, ICS will only allow permit number to be max 35 characters, otherwise, the entry will be stuck in ICS in an unrecoverable state.

In this release, the following Sea Cargo Report Events are available for eCommerce clients. The events can be accessed via Sea Cargo Report>Events Toolbar. SCAC – Sea Cargo Created The event will be inserted when Sea Cargo Report is created. SCAU – Sea Cargo Updated The event will be inserted when Sea Cargo Report is […]

In this release, we have extended the Manifest EDI process with the ability to create Export Jobs via EDI. This functionality can be activated for a specific agent by switching the “Receiving Export files from them” flag to yes in the Administration -> Interface -> Manifest EDI -> Agent Mapping screen. When the flag is set […]

In this release, we have moved the post creditors add on/write off option to be under finance -> general ledger instead of under operational finance -> creditors. This was done so that the debtor and creditor post function are together and under the same menu item as the add on/write off function. We have also […]

Please be advised that we have updated the list of screens that look at the oldest dates in the company masterfile before posting to be the following: Check Oldest Journal Date: Finance -> General Ledger -> General Ledger Creditor Invoices Finance -> General Ledger -> Debtor Add-On / Write-Off Finance -> General Ledger -> Creditor […]

In this release, Expedient has relabeled “AQIS” & “DAWR” to “Quarantine” on the screens across the system.

The Depot Establishment ID has been added to AU Branch Masterfile. It allows users to specify the depot establishment ID for the branch.

In the dashboard menu, Users will now be able to navigate to Export Jobs by selecting an Export Job column in the Chart. This menu can be viewed on the Desktop application by selecting the below: and viewed on the Browser by selecting the below: Now when viewing an Export Job Chart, the Columns can […]

This release includes an update to the Debtor and Creditor flags in the Administration -> Masterfile Management -> Customer Masterfile screen The Company Type Debtor field can be updated from Yes to No, only if both of the On Acct Amount and Total Owed values in the Debtor tab are either zero or blank If either […]

In this release, we have made improvements on how the exchange rate is displayed on an invoice when a site selects “Import Invoice Show FXC Details” in the invoice print options against the Customer Masterfile, Debtors tab. The enhancements allow for the displayed exchange rate to include any exchange variances a site may have applied. […]

To make setting up new Suppliers in the Customer Masterfile easier, we have reactivated the Copy Supplier Relationships screen. This can be found at Administration->Customs Clearance->Copy Supplier Relationship. The screen allows users to choose whether to Copy All Suppliers from one Importer to another, or just one Supplier from an Importer to another. When selecting […]

In this release, ATF field will be available for any Import Declaration regardless of the transport mode.