Modes of delivery (form)
Applies To: Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R3, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R2, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 Feature Pack, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012
Click Sales and marketing > Setup > Distribution > Modes of delivery.
–or–
Click Procurement and sourcing > Setup > Distribution > Modes of delivery.
Use this form to set up modes of delivery for customers and vendors. The mode of delivery is the means of transportation that is used when an order is delivered from the seller to the buyer. Use a mode of delivery when you record orders and purchases.
Note
Modes of delivery are printed on customer invoices.
Tasks that use this form
Navigating the form
The following tables provide descriptions for the controls in this form.
Tabs
Tab |
Description |
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Setup |
Enter information for the shipping carrier that is associated with the selected mode of delivery. |
Retail channels |
In Retail, add the online store that uses the selected mode of delivery. Note This control is available only if Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R2 or AX 2012 R3 is installed. |
Products |
In Retail, include or exclude one or more products from the mode of delivery that is used in the online store. Note This control is available only if Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R2 or AX 2012 R3 is installed. |
Addresses |
In Retail, include or exclude one or more addresses from the mode of delivery that is used in the online store. Note This control is available only if Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R2 or AX 2012 R3 is installed. |
Buttons
Button |
Description |
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Translations |
Create and modify language versions for the selected mode of delivery. |
External codes |
Create and modify external codes for the selected mode of delivery. |
Transport calendar |
Set up the transport calendar for the selected mode of delivery. |
Fields
Field |
Description |
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Mode of delivery |
Enter an alphanumeric code for the mode of delivery. The code can be up to 10 characters long. For example, you can enter UPS for United Parcel Service or FedEx for Federal Express. |
Description |
Enter the full description of the current mode of delivery. This description appears on printed forms such as sales orders and customer invoices. |
Expedite |
Specify that the mode of delivery is expedited by default. For more information, see Expedite orders. Note This control is available only if Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R3 is installed and the Call center configuration key is enabled. |
Service |
Select the type of shipping service that is used for the selected mode of delivery. Note This information is used to sort information about reports and to filter information in the Sales pickup form in Inventory management. |
Carrier ID |
Select the identification of the carrier service that is used for the selected mode of delivery. |
Carrier company |
The carrier company name that is associated with the carrier ID. |
Account code |
Select the account code that represents your company's account number for the shipping carrier. Typically, account codes are set up for each warehouse or other location from which products are shipped. |
Line type |
In Retail, in the Products and Addresses FastTabs, select whether to include or exclude a line from the mode of delivery that is used in the online store. Note This control is available only if Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R2 or AX 2012 R3 is installed. |
See also
Announcements: To see known issues and recent fixes, use Issue search in Microsoft Dynamics Lifecycle Services (LCS).