Using this function, the transportation planner can execute a freight cost estimate during shipment processing. In this way, he can take a look at the shipment costs that may be incurred by the shipment. The freight cost comparison forms an important basis for making a decision in transportation planning and thus also helps to reduce the shipment costs.

In transportation tendering in the business-to-business scenario through the Internet, the planner can also calculate the maximum price that is not to be exceeded by the forwarding agent.

The planner can change shipment data such as the forwarding agent, shipping conditions, mode of transport, and can calculate his shipment costs on the basis of this data.

The functions include:

• Calculation and display of shipment costs
• Detailed display of shipment cost document
• Display of processing log
• Calculation of maximum price within transportation tendering

You can simulate the shipment costs during shipment processing. To do this, select the pushbutton "Freight cost estimate" on the overview screen. The system calculates a price on the basis of the data specified. Under the tab page "Tendering" you can have the system propose a maximum price that is not to be exceeded by the forwarding agent. Choose the pushbutton "Shipment cost proposal".