Inventory Management – Containers
- Silas Canning (Unlicensed)
Analytics
The Inventory Management – Containers type allows you to create records for each shipping container type used within your organization, in addition to: tracking the usage of container, ownership of container, associated costs, and the container’s current location.
If your organisation does not have shipping containers, this section can be used to set up template containers to be added to Waybills and modified on the Waybill with details such as the Container number and Seal number.
Overview of Fields
Field | Description |
|---|---|
Type | This is a Drop down box to select the Inventory type. Click on the down arrow next to the type field and select Container. |
Container No | If you own the container, enter the Container name or Serial number. Otherwise enter a template code such as 40HC for 40′ High Cube. |
Description | A brief description of the container. e.g. 40′ High Cube Container. |
Make | The make of the container. |
Supplier | The Supplier (Creditor) of the Container. |
Owned By | The Owner of the Container. |
Cost Type | N/A |
Product | N/A |
Size | The physical dimensions of the container. |
Volume (or Weight) | The volume or weight of the container. For systems that display weights, there is a toggle next to the field to view Volume. |
Tare | The weight of the container. |
ISO Code | The ISO code for the container. |
Certification | The certification number of the container. |
Default Type | The default type of the container. 20, 20HC, 20R, 40, etc. |
Status | Active or Inactive. |
Branch | The branch that the container belongs to. |
Cost Centre | The Cost Centre to apply to the container, if applicable. |
G/L Code | The G/L Code to apply to the container, if applicable. |
Purchase Price | The Purchase price of the container. |
Date Acquired | The date the container was purchased. |
Costing Item | N/A – set to N. |
Template | N/A – set to N. |
Hire | N/A – set to N. |
Details | The details of the container location: Dehire, Empty, Export, Other, Pick-up, Repair, Sold, Storage, Transfer, or Waybill. |
Default Calc Type | The cost period of the container. |
Default | N/A |
Agent | The Agent who owns the location where the container currently resides. |
Current Location | Click the lightning bolt icon to the right of “Location Date” to set the Container’s current location. |
Dehire Location | The location the Container is to be De-hired or returned to. |
Location Date | The date the container was sent to the Current Location. |
Req Return Date | The date the container is to be returned. |
Barcode | The barcode number on the Container. |
Storage Clients | If the Container is used by a Storage Account, the storage account number, name, and date will be listed here. |
Display Branches | Leave blank if all branches should see this Container in their list. Double click and choose specific branches who should be able to use this Container. |
Display Cost Centres | Leave blank if the Container should be available for Jobs of all Cost Centres. Double click and choose specific Cost Centres if it should only be available for a limited type of Job(s). |
Comments | Enter relevant comments about the container. |