Freight Charges
Definition
Freight charges are the costs of shipping products, either from a supplier to a manufacturer, or from a manufacturer to a customer. Freight charges and calculations can be a costly part of conducting business.
Why Consider?
• For many companies today, freight is a significant cost in relation to their products
• Calculations can be complicated
• Calculations can be difficult to set up and maintain
• Can be accrued and/or charged back in various ways
Functionality in QAD Enterprise Applications
• Freight rates by zone, class, effective dates
• Freight terms
Setup Implications
• Reference the freight terms and freight lists on the Customer Records
• Set up Sales Order Control, freight lists, terms, zones, and charges to calculate freight properly
• Record item weights and volumes in Item Master
Discussed in Training Guide: Sales Orders
