CargoWise System Navigation & Functionality Flashcards

Which CargoWise module is primarily used to manage customs entries and compliance documentation?

Answer: Customs

The Customs module in CargoWise handles import/export customs entries, duty calculations, and compliance filings.

A dispatcher in CargoWise needs to assign a truck run to a driver. Which module would they use?

Answer: Transport

The Transport module manages road transport operations including truck runs, driver assignments, and delivery scheduling.

In CargoWise, what does the 'Consol' function allow a freight forwarder to do?

Answer: Group multiple shipments into a single consolidated master shipment

A Consol (consolidation) groups multiple house-level shipments under one master bill of lading or air waybill for carrier booking.

What is the primary role of the CargoWise 'Accounting' module?

Answer: To manage receivables, payables, and general ledger entries

The Accounting module handles AR, AP, GL, invoicing, payments, and financial reporting within CargoWise.

Which CargoWise feature enables automatic creation of accounting entries when a job reaches a certain milestone?

Answer: Event-based triggers / workflow rules

CargoWise workflow rules can fire event-based triggers that automatically generate accounting entries when defined milestones are reached on a job.

What does the 'WMS' abbreviation stand for in CargoWise?

Answer: Warehouse Management System

WMS stands for Warehouse Management System, which is CargoWise's module for managing inventory, receipts, and warehouse operations.

A user in CargoWise needs to record the physical receipt of cargo into a warehouse. Which transaction type would they create?

Answer: Warehouse Receipt

A Warehouse Receipt records the acceptance of incoming goods into the WMS module and updates inventory accordingly.