Sprint Logistics Management

Help With Stock Controller

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Overview

Stock Controller is designed to provide all our Logistics customers with the ability to manage their stock and distribution with a simple on-line procedure from anywhere in the world. Using an Internet connection it is possible to order consignments for despatch, view stock reports, search for previous orders and review consignee codes. Logistics on-line is part of our ongoing commitment to provide you with the highest level of customer service.

 

Logging On

*To obtain a password and a user name please contact customer service*

To use this facility you will need to have been allocated a password and a user name. As an account customer you will already have a customer code which can be found in the address box on your pre-printed airwaybills or on your invoices.  At the log-in page enter your details in the fields provided.  All being well you will receive a dialogue box informing you that you are logged-on.  If this procedure fails please check your details.  If correct then please contact us.

After logging on you have five options:
To place an order click Start Order.
To produce a report of stock sent to a particular consignee, click Produce Report.
To view your inventory and current stock levels, click List Stock Codes.
To view your consignee codes and addresses stored on file, click List Consignees.
To search for previous orders by your reference, use the Search box at the bottom of the screen.

 

Stock Codes

Each line of stock we hold for you has a unique code assigned to it. To view your stock list at any point of the procedure click the List Stock Codes button. The stock list will be displayed in the right hand pane. This list can be viewed either in order of code or alphabetically by description. To toggle between the two click the Sort button.

 

Consignee Codes

All your destination addresses can be stored on the system under a short code (usually six characters) to save you entering the details each time. To view your stored addresses at any point in the procedure click the List Consignees button and they will be displayed in the right hand pane. To indicate a new address should be stored on file please enter the details when prompted and click the tick box marked Add to Address List.

 

Placing an Order

After the log in page your screen will be divided into two panes. To place an order press the Start Order button in the top left corner. This will produce a list of fields in the left hand side of the screen for you to enter the Stock Code of the each item you want and the quantity required. Your stock list and current availability will be displayed in the right hand pane.
To save typing the codes of the items you require, you may want to use 'copy' and 'paste' ;
To copy a code, highlight it with the mouse cursor, right click and select 'copy' (or highlight it and press 'ctrl' and 'c' on your keyboard). To paste it, right click in an empty stock required field and select 'paste' (or click on an empty field and press 'ctrl' and 'v'.
When you have entered all the items you require, click the Continue button. To clear all the fields you can press the Reset button.
At the next screen you will be asked for the destination. Either enter the short code for the consignee if the relevant details are stored on file OR complete the other form fields as fully as possible. To view the addresses and codes you have stored, click the List Consignees button.
NB. Please also enter a reference or purchase order in the P/O Reference field and any special requirements in the Additional Notes area.
When you are happy that all the necessary information is present, click the Confirm Order button. If the Confirm Order button is not displayed then some essential information is missing which will be detailed under the Additional Notes area. If all is well a confirmation of the order will be displayed on the next screen.
To place another order, click the Start Order button again.

 

Producing Reports

With Stock Controller it is possible to produce a report of stock shipped to a particular consignee, which can be restricted to a specific time period. To do this click the Shipment Report button and where asked, enter the code of the consignee in question and the period of time you wish to review. Click Produce Report and a detailed list of shipments will be displayed.

 

Searching

The Search box at the bottom of the screen enables you to retrieve details on previous orders. To do so enter the shipper's reference or Purchase Order. A list of all matching consignments will be displayed. To obtain more details such as the Tracking number and the despatch date, click the reference number.

 

Logging Off

You can abandon an enquiry or a search at any stage.  The system will automatically log you off when you leave.

For assistance with any other aspect of this service please call

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