Here are the steps on how to create a Inbound shipments:
Why user needs to do this?
The logistics design allows to ship multiple contracts together and each contract could have its own BL and container. In order to track which container and BL belongs to which PO, this link is needed.
Use this tab to instruct the warehouse to instore the goods. Add your special instructions, if any, in freight, sample or other comments section and the same will be populated on the instore letter print.
The warehouse name is automatically populated from the first tab.
If user has a service contract with the warehouse, he can enter the services agreed in the service contract in warehouse rate matrix configuration in logistics module. Later we can use this matrix and select the services we want the warehouse to perform using “Warehouse Instructions” button
On clicking on warehouse instruction button, the warehouse instruction form opens up. User needs to select the service contract number and select the pre agreed services under the service contract.
Next, user can enter the quantity and the estimated amount is auto calculated.
In the screenshot, there are 2 services which the user wants the warehouse to perform on its behalf. The print check box is checked. When the instore letter is printed, these instructions will be printed.
After entering all the data click on save and Ship button.
Clicking on ship button creates Purchase in transit inventory