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Vendor Master Data
The four-character SCAC code is used to identify a shipping carrier. The SCAC
code is frequently used in EDI, on the 856 Advance Ship Notice, the 850 Purchase
order, and all motor, rail, and water carrier transactions where carrier information
is required.
Forwarding Agent Freight Group
The freight groups are used for calculating freight costs. The freight group can be
maintained under the navigation path IMG • Logistics Execution • Transportation
• Basic Transportation Functions • Maintain Freight Code Sets and Freight
Codes.
Service-Agent Procedure Group
The service agent procedure group is assigned to a forwarding agent and is used
to calculate the correct freight costs. The group is assigned to a pricing procedure
for calculating freight costs. The service agent procedure group can be maintained
under the navigation path IMG • Logistics Execution • Transportation • Shipment
Costs • Pricing • Pricing Control • Define and Assign Pricing Procedures.
POD-Relevant
The POD-relevant field controls whether proof of delivery (POD) information
needs to be sent to your vendor during the goods receipt process.
Vendor’s QM system
Many government agencies require that the quality management (QM) systems
used by a vendor meet certain levels of verifications, such as ISO 9002 or ISO
9003. These fields are used by the QM in procurement functionality.
External Manufacturer Code Name or Number
This 10-character field can be used to identify the vendor by a different name or
number.
Person Subject to Withholding Tax
The fields in this tab contain information about individuals who are subject to
withholding tax. These fields are not used within the United States.
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