About this Guide

Intended audience

This book is intended for those who want to learn how to use Freight and to set up this package in the way that best serves their purposes. Both end users and users on administrator level will find the information they require. The latter will find setup information in the closing chapters of this book that deal with master data and parameter settings.

Assumed knowledge

Familiarity with the business processes involved in planning, executing, and/or subcontracting the transportation of inbound and outbound goods, and general knowledge of the LN functionality will help you understand this book. In addition, Freight training courses are available to give you a headstart.

References

Use this guide as the primary reference for warehousing procedures. Use the current editions of these documents for information that is not covered in this guide:

• User Guide for Warehousing Procedures

  Use this guide to understand the setup and the use of warehousing procedures.

• User Guide for the Inbound Goods Flow (U9788 US)

  Use this guide to understand the setup and the processes of the inbound goods flow.

• User Guide for the Outbound and Shipments Goods Flows (U9794 US)

  Use this guide to understand the setup and the processes of the outbound and shipment goods flows.

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