Managing Freight Movements in AgriChain

Introduction

AgriChain simplifies logistics management by allowing users to link freight movements to corresponding orders. This article outlines the process of viewing freight movements associated with specific orders, enabling users to efficiently track and manage deliveries within the platform, and linking or assigning movements to existing orders and contracts.

Relationship Between Freight Movements and Orders:

• AgriChain seamlessly integrates freight movements with overarching grain, request, and request orders, streamlining the management of multiple deliveries within a single order.
• Linking freight movements to orders enables users to track the progress of deliveries more effectively, providing transparency and accountability throughout the logistics process.

Viewing Freight Movements for an Order

• Click on 'Freight Orders' in the left navigation bar to access the orders page
• Here users can choose to view listing for Freight Orders, Grain Orders, and Request Orders. Pack Orders are also accessible from here.
• Choose the specific order you wish to view from the list displayed on the listing page.
  Upon selecting the order, you will be directed to the Order Details page.
• Look for the 'Movements' tab located along the top of the page.
• Click on the 'Movements' tab to access a list of freight movements associated with the selected order.

Assigning Freight Movements to Orders and Contracts

AgriChain makes it super easy for users to assign or link a movement with an existing order/contract or even to unassign a movement from an order/contract. Simply follow the steps below to link/unlink a movement to/from an order/contract:

1. Open the movement details page
2. Click on 3-dot menu on the right hand corner
3. Select "Assign To"
4. In the Assign To selection menu select whether the movement should be assigned to Contract/Grain Order/Freight Order/Request Order or be made independent
5. Select the contract/order number to which the movement will be assigned.
6. Note: Movements can only be assigned to contracts/orders where commodity, site and other details match. The system will inform users in case the movement cannot be assigned and why

FAQs

Can I link multiple freight movements to the same freight order?

Yes, AgriChain allows users to link multiple freight movements to a single freight order, making it easier to manage complex logistics scenarios involving multiple deliveries.

How do linked freight movements benefit logistics management?

By linking freight movements to freight orders, users can track the progress of deliveries in real-time, ensuring greater visibility and control over the logistics process.

Why am I unable to link a movement with a contract/order?

While the system will inform users of exactly why a movement cannot be assigned, the usual reasons include but are not limited to: site, commodity, grade mismatch, tonnage exhausted, order/contract status is marked complete