CCP CargoWise System Navigation & Functionality 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which CargoWise module is primarily used to manage customs entries and compliance documentation?
- Customs (Correct answer)
- Forwarding
- Transport
- Warehousing
Correct answer: Customs
The Customs module in CargoWise handles import/export customs entries, duty calculations, and compliance filings.
Question 2: A dispatcher in CargoWise needs to assign a truck run to a driver. Which module would they use?
- Transport (Correct answer)
- Forwarding
- Operations
- Warehousing
Correct answer: Transport
The Transport module manages road transport operations including truck runs, driver assignments, and delivery scheduling.
Question 3: In CargoWise, what does the 'Consol' function allow a freight forwarder to do?
- Group multiple shipments into a single consolidated master shipment (Correct answer)
- Consolidate invoices from multiple vendors
- Merge duplicate customer profiles
- Combine transport legs into a single route
Correct answer: Group multiple shipments into a single consolidated master shipment
A Consol (consolidation) groups multiple house-level shipments under one master bill of lading or air waybill for carrier booking.
Question 4: What is the primary role of the CargoWise 'Accounting' module?
- To manage receivables, payables, and general ledger entries (Correct answer)
- To track shipment profit and loss at cargo level only
- To process payroll for logistics staff
- To generate customs duty payment receipts
Correct answer: To manage receivables, payables, and general ledger entries
The Accounting module handles AR, AP, GL, invoicing, payments, and financial reporting within CargoWise.
Question 5: Which CargoWise feature enables automatic creation of accounting entries when a job reaches a certain milestone?
- Event-based triggers / workflow rules (Correct answer)
- Manual journal posting
- Batch invoice runs
- EDI billing integration
Correct answer: Event-based triggers / workflow rules
CargoWise workflow rules can fire event-based triggers that automatically generate accounting entries when defined milestones are reached on a job.
Question 6: What does the 'WMS' abbreviation stand for in CargoWise?
- Warehouse Management System (Correct answer)
- Worldwide Messaging Service
- Weight Measurement Software
- Workflow Management Suite
Correct answer: Warehouse Management System
WMS stands for Warehouse Management System, which is CargoWise's module for managing inventory, receipts, and warehouse operations.
Question 7: A user in CargoWise needs to record the physical receipt of cargo into a warehouse. Which transaction type would they create?
- Warehouse Receipt (Correct answer)
- Inbound Order
- Stock Adjustment
- Inventory Transfer
Correct answer: Warehouse Receipt
A Warehouse Receipt records the acceptance of incoming goods into the WMS module and updates inventory accordingly.
CCP CargoWise System Navigation & Functionality 3
Which CargoWise module is primarily used to manage customs entries and compliance documentation?