CargoWise Integration & Automation Flashcards

What is the function of 'Milestone Events' in CargoWise's automation framework?

Answer: To mark key shipment lifecycle points that can trigger automated workflow actions and notifications

Milestone Events mark significant points in a shipment's lifecycle (e.g., Booked, Departed, Arrived) and can automatically trigger downstream workflow actions in CargoWise.

When integrating CargoWise with a Warehouse Management System (WMS), which data objects are most commonly exchanged?

Answer: Inventory receipts, pick orders, despatch advices, and stock adjustments

CargoWise-WMS integrations typically exchange warehouse transaction data including receipts, pick/pack orders, despatch advices, and real-time inventory adjustments.

In CargoWise, what does configuring an eAdaptor 'Inbound Filter' allow administrators to do?

Answer: Selectively process or route inbound eAdaptor messages based on defined criteria such as message type or sender

Inbound Filters let administrators define rules that determine how specific inbound eAdaptor messages are routed, processed, or conditionally ignored based on message attributes.

Which CargoWise feature enables automatic rate calculation and cost accrual when a shipment event is triggered?

Answer: Automated Rating Rules configured in CargoWise's rate management module

CargoWise's Automated Rating Rules can calculate and accrue costs against a shipment automatically when triggered by specific events, reducing manual data entry.

What is the impact of an incorrect 'Sender ID' configuration in a CargoWise EDI trading partner profile?

Answer: It results in rejected or undeliverable EDI messages because the receiving system cannot identify the sender

An incorrect Sender ID means the receiving EDI system cannot match the message to a recognized trading partner, causing the message to be rejected or discarded.

In CargoWise automation, what is the recommended approach for handling exceptions when an automated workflow step fails?

Answer: Configure error-handling Universal Events or alerts to notify the relevant team for manual intervention

Best practice is to configure exception-handling Universal Events or alerts that immediately notify the responsible team, enabling timely manual resolution of automation failures.

Which CargoWise capability allows the system to automatically update a customer's order management system with real-time tracking milestones?

Answer: Outbound eAdaptor or Web API push messages triggered by Universal Events at each tracking milestone

Outbound eAdaptor or REST API messages triggered by Universal Events at each milestone automatically push real-time tracking updates to the customer's order management system.