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Configuring TMS Workflow Tasks
Available TMS Workflow Tasks lists the TMS workflow tasks that you typically add to your workflow. There are four common tasks that implement a parcel shipping workflow. In addition, the Routes, References and Containers task can be configured for truck load (TL) and less than truckload (LTL) shipping.
For a discussion of the user functionality of these tasks, see Transportation Management System User Guide.

Available TMS Workflow Tasks
 
Task
Option
Description
Rate Shop
WFTRAT
The Rate Shop task is a results screen, displaying the available carrier services for the shipment. The services available for the shipment depend on how the Routing Guide is set up. You can select the service you want to use and apply it to the shipment.
To view carrier services that failed to rate for the shipment, click the Invalid Rates tab.
Manifest
WFTMAN
The Manifest task enables you to review and edit key details of the shipment, and to add the shipment to the EOD Manifest.
Documents
WFTDOC
The Documents task enables you to print and e-mail shipment documents and to associate new documents with the shipment.
Address
WFTADD
The Address task enables you to review or set the address for the current shipment.
Routes, References and Containers
WFTRRC
The Routes, References and Containers task enables you to review and add shipping details for the current shipment. These details include dates, locations, references, and information on any vessels or containers linked to the shipment.