VISCO User Conference 2013-Cloud based integration options

cloud

Day two of the conference Andy discusses the latest cloud based integration options allowing users to pull and push data in and out of other applications.  Examples include: FreightQuote.com Avatax MarineTraffic.com Mapquest.com Steelroads.com TRG Direct   Part 1:      

VISCO User Conference 2013-Customer Access Portal

Shopping

Conference attendees learn how they can have customers log into VISCO via a web portal to pull up open order status, order history and easy access to documents and images related to their order.  

VISCO User Conference 2013-email alerts and report

email

Tim gives examples of how email can be utilized to get critical information to management and sales.  The enhanced integration with e-mail allows users to email documents out out the system, schedule report to be run and emailed at specified times, and send email alert triggers based on certain criteria.  Examples include:   Inventory Report […]

VISCO User Conference 2013-Container Builder

port

Erin discusses a tool that can be used by customers to dictate to overseas suppliers what should be loaded into containers.  By doing a comparison of container weight and CBM the tool warns the user so container does not get over filled.  

VISCO User Conference 2013-Job Builder

Two Systems Concern

Erin shows user conference attendees how to use the job builder tool to simplify the process of creating assemblies, light manufacturing, and blending.  

How to Calculate Landed Costs

Companies that import and distribute goods have more to consider in their Cost of Goods Sold calculation than just the cost of the material itself.  What does the landed cost calculation include? Typical Landed cost calculations will include Material Cost Duty Ocean Freight Drayage Customs Broker Fees Port Exam Fees Commissions Some companies will also […]