Creating the Premium Freight Authorization

Use this page to review and specify the Premium Freight Authorization (PFA) details. The data specified on the New Authorization page is defaulted. You can specify the required part details, estimated cost and the reason for the PFA.

  1. Select Premium Freight > Create PFA.
  2. Review this information in the Header Information and Part Information sections:
    Supplier
    The name of the supplier responsible for supplying the part.
    Facility
    The name of the location from where the demand for the parts is raised.
    Ship To
    The location at which the parts are received.
    Part
    The code of the part for which the PFA is created.
    Required Quantity
    The quantity of the part required.
    Pull Signal
    The pull signal associated with the requirements.
  3. Specify this information in the Details section:
    AETC Number
    The Authorized Excess Transportation Cost (AETC) code assigned to the expedited shipment indicates that the shipping cost that exceeds the contractual terms is permitted.
    Date and Time Required
    The date and time by when the part is required.
    Expeditor
    The name of the user (planner) who creates the PFA.
    Responsibility
    The company that is responsible for paying the excess costs related to the expedited shipment.
    Dock
    The code of the dock where the shipment is received.
    Estimated Cost
    The estimated cost for the total quantity of the part required.
    Actual Cost
    The actual cost for the total quantity of the part required.
    Fulfills Existing Requirement?
    Whether the Quantity specified meets the existing requirements.
    Carrier
    The code of the carrier that transports the PFA shipment.
    Date Entered
    The date on which the PFA is created.
    Authorized By
    The user who authorizes the expedited shipment.
    Reason
    The code of the reason to create the PFA.
    Comments
    The additional information related to the PFA.
  4. Click Save.
  5. Click Publish.