Client Freight Rate Matrices (tdpcg0130m310)

	Client Freight Rate Matrices (tdpcg0130m310) Use this session to view, enter, and maintain freight rate matrices for the Client Freight Rate matrix type. Related topics Setting up a freight rate matrix Matrix structure An outline of the pricing information retrieval processes Matrix Type Defines the type of a matrix definition and is linked to a set of matrix attributes. The following matrix types are available in Pricing: Sales Price Sales Line Discount Sales Total Discount Purchase Price Purchase Line Discount Purchase Total Discount Transfer Price Line Promotions Order Promotions Client Freight Rate Carrier Freight Rate Each type has its own a selection of attributes. For a matrix type, the combination of a maximum of six attributes identifies the matrix definition. Matrix Definition The number of the freight rate matrix. Note Freight rate matrix definitions can be specified in the Matrix Definitions (tdpcg0110m000) session. LN can search freight rate matrices only if you specified a search priority for the matrix definition in the Matrix Priorities (tdpcg0120m000) session. The sequence number for the freight rate matrix, which is automatically incremented by one each time you specify the relevant freight rate matrix. Description The description of the freight rate matrix. Effective Date The first date on which the freight rate matrix is valid. The default effective date is equal to the system date. Expiry Date The last date the freight rate matrix is valid. If this field is not filled, the freight rate matrix is infinitely valid. Freight Rate Book An entity in which you can store freight rate information that is valid for a given period of time. A freight rate book includes the following elements: A freight rate book header, which contains the code, rating method, distance unit, and free distance. One or more freight rate book lines, which contain the freight rates for a combination of attributes such as carrier and service level. The freight rates specified in a freight rate book are subject to a minimum or maximum weight, distance, or additional rate value. For example, if a sales order matches the attributes of the current freight rate matrix, the freight rates listed in the freight rate book(s) referenced by the current freight rate book will be used to calculate the freight costs of the sales order. Related topics Defining freight rate books Item In LN, the raw materials, subassemblies, finished products, and tools that can be purchased, stored, manufactured, sold, and so on. An item can also represent a set of items handled as one kit, or exist in multiple product variants. You can also define nonphysical items, which are not held in inventory but can be used to post costs or to invoice services to customers. The following are examples of nonphysical items: Cost items (for example, electricity) Service items Subcontracting services List items (menus/options) Sold-to/Buy-from BP sold-to business partner buy-from business partner Invoice-to BP The business partner to which you send invoices. This usually represents a customer's accounts payable department. The definition includes the default currency and exchange rate, invoicing method and frequency, information about the customer's credit limit, the terms and method of payment, and the related pay-by business partner. Ship-to BP The business partner to which you ship the ordered goods. This usually represents a customer's distribution center or warehouse. The definition includes the default warehouse from which you send the goods, the carrier who carries out the transport, and the related sold-to business partner. Ship-from BP The business partner that ships the ordered goods to your organization. This usually represents a supplier's distribution center or warehouse. The definition includes the default warehouse at which you want to receive the goods and if you want to inspect the goods, the carrier that takes care of the transport, and the related buy-from business partner. Freight Class A classification of an item in terms of: Product density (pounds per square foot) Stowage (size, weight, and shape) Handling Liability (the item's value) Freight classification is a criteria that is used to determine an item's transportation price. In LN, a freight class can also serve as a criterion that determines the planning group of order lines. Freight classes are mainly used in the U.S. Sales/Purchase Office sales office purchase office Price List List of default prices and discounts for customers and suppliers. You can link price lists to items and item groups, and to sold-to and buy-from business partners. Delivery Terms The agreements with the business partner, concerning the way the goods are delivered. Relevant information is printed on various order documents. Payment Method The way in which the payment (purchase invoice) or the direct debit (sales invoice) takes place. The payment method defines details such as, the maximum amount, the type of due date, if foreign currencies are allowed, and which details must be printed on the report. These details are default values that you can change on the order or invoice as necessary. Payment Terms Agreements about the way in which invoices are paid. The payment terms include: The period within which invoices must be paid. The discount granted if an invoice is paid within a given period The payment terms allow you to calculate: The date on which the payment is due The date on which the discount periods expire The discount amount Price Group A group of items to which the same pricing characteristics apply. Rebuild Generic Key Starts the Rebuild Generic Key (tdpcg0230m200) session in which you can rebuild matrix data if the database is corrupt. Global Update of Freight Prices via Price Matrices Starts the Global Update of Freight Prices via Price Matrices (tdpcg0230m340) session in which you can globally update freight prices.