National Motor Freight Classification Maintenance
Menu Path: Warehouse Management 
Module Setup Products National Motor Freight Classification Maintenance
Purpose
Set up valid National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) numbers for bills of lading.
Overview
Use National Motor Freight Classification Maintenance to classify and group products being shipped on common carriers for bill of lading printing purposes, according to GS1. NMFC numbers can be associated with products on the Warehouse tab in Product Maintenance. For more information, refer to http://www.gs1us.org/industries/apparel-general-merchandise.
Example NMFC #: 154865 00; freight class: 70; commodity description: Sport Accessories
Ribbon Home Tab Buttons
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Button |
Description |
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Exit |
Click this button to close the National Motor Freight Classification Maintenance window. |
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New |
Click this button to create a new NMFC number. |
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Update |
Click this button to update the selected NMFC number. |
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Delete |
Click this button to delete the selected NMFC number. |
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OK |
Click this button to accept an action. This button is only available after you click the New, Update, or Delete button in the ribbon. |
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Cancel |
Click this button to cancel an action. This button is only available after you click the New, Update, or Delete button in the ribbon. |
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First |
Click this button to display the first NMFC number. |
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Prev |
Click this button to display the previous NMFC number. |
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Next |
Click this button to display the next NMFC number. |
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Last |
Click this button to display the last NMFC number. |
Fields and Buttons
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Field or Button |
Description |
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Enter an NMFC number (according to the VICS standards), or click the Lookup button to select an NMFC number. |
Main Tab Fields and Buttons
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Field or Button |
Description |
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Enter the freight class for the NMFC number, according to the VICS standards. |
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Enter a description of the commodity for the NMFC number. The description prints on bills of lading that use the NMFC number. |