Importing - Overview

Apparel 21 includes a number of modules to help importers better cost, plan, track and account for their orders.
These include:

Import Cost ing
  • Multiple costs against a single product depending on sourcing and delivery locations
  • Automatic conversion of foreign currency FOB/FIS prices
  • Easy template driven inclusion of importing charges such as duty, freight and insurance
Purchase Planning
 
  • Supplier and shipping lead times by product
  • Minimum order quantities and pricing by quantity
  • Automatically generate purchase orders based on sales and/or forecasts
 
Shipment Tracking
  • Consolidate orders on a single shipment, including from multiple suppliers
  • Split a single order over multiple shipments, including different freight methods
  • Modify shipment dates and quantities at any time prior to receipt
  • Record shipment details such as vessel, bill of laiding #, carrier etc.
Shipment Accounting
 
  • Automatic apportioning of import charges by product based on quantity, value or weight
  • Integration with cash flow reporting
  • Handling of foreign currency import charges