ExportFlow Pro
Complete User Guidelines
Version 1.01. Introduction
ExportFlow Pro is an export management CRM designed to help businesses manage customers, products, shipments, export documentation, payments, employees and operational activities from one centralized system.
The application provides a structured workflow for managing export operations from customer management through shipment completion and payment tracking.
2. Getting Started
Follow the steps below to begin using ExportFlow Pro.
- Log in to your ExportFlow Pro application.
- Open the module required for your task.
- Enter the required information in the form.
- Select existing records from lookup fields whenever applicable.
- Review the information before saving.
- Click Submit to create a new record.
- Open the relevant report to view and manage existing records.
3. Dashboard
The Dashboard provides a quick overview of important business and operational information.
Dashboard Information
- Total Customers – Displays the number of customer records.
- Active Shipments – Displays current shipment activity.
- Pending Documents – Shows documents that require attention.
- Pending Payments – Shows outstanding payment activity.
- Overdue Tasks – Shows tasks that require follow-up.
- Total Export Value – Displays the total export value recorded in the system.
4. Company Management
The Company module is used to maintain your organization's business information.
Company Information
- Company Name
- Contact Person
- Email Address
- Phone Number
- Website
- Business Address
- GST/VAT Number
- IEC Number
- Company Logo
- Time Zone
- Status
How to Add a Company
- Open the Company form.
- Enter the company name and contact information.
- Enter the complete business address.
- Enter GST/VAT and IEC information where applicable.
- Upload the company logo if required.
- Select the appropriate time zone and status.
- Review the information and click Submit.
5. Customer Management
The Customer module stores information about customers involved in export activities.
Customer Information
- Customer ID
- Customer Name
- Contact Person
- Phone
- Business Type
- Country
- GST Number
- IEC Number
- Address
- Status
- Notes
Business Types
How to Add a Customer
- Open the Customer form.
- Enter the customer name and contact information.
- Select the appropriate business type.
- Enter the country and business address.
- Enter GST and IEC information where applicable.
- Select the customer status.
- Add notes if required.
- Click Submit.
6. Product Management
Use the Product module to maintain information about products being exported.
Product Information
- Product ID
- Product Name
- Product Code
- HS Code
- Category
- Unit
- Unit Price
- Weight
- Country of Origin
- Status
- Description
Product Categories
How to Add a Product
- Open the Product form.
- Enter the product name and product code.
- Enter the applicable HS Code.
- Select the category and unit.
- Enter the unit price and weight.
- Enter the country of origin.
- Select the product status.
- Add a product description if required.
- Click Submit.
7. Shipment Management
The Shipment module is used to create, manage and track export shipments.
Shipment Information
- Shipment ID
- Shipment Reference
- Customer
- Product
- Quantity
- Unit Price
- Total Value
- Container Number
- Booking Number
- Bill of Lading Number
- Shipping Line
- Vessel Name
- Port of Loading
- Port of Discharge
- Booking Date
- ETD
- ETA
- Shipment Status
- Remarks
Shipment Status
How to Create a Shipment
- Open the Shipment form.
- Enter the shipment reference.
- Select the customer.
- Select the product.
- Enter quantity, unit price and total value.
- Enter container and booking information.
- Enter Bill of Lading information when available.
- Enter shipping line and vessel information.
- Enter the port of loading and port of discharge.
- Enter booking date, ETD and ETA.
- Select the current shipment status.
- Add remarks if required.
- Review the information and click Submit.
8. Document Management
Use the Document module to store and track documents associated with export shipments.
Document Types
Document Status
How to Add a Document
- Open the Document form.
- Select the related shipment.
- Select the customer.
- Select the document type.
- Enter the document number.
- Upload the document.
- Enter issue and expiry dates where applicable.
- Select the document status.
- Add remarks if required.
- Click Submit.
9. Payment Management
The Payment module is used to track invoices, payments and outstanding balances.
Payment Information
- Payment ID
- Shipment
- Customer
- Invoice Number
- Invoice Date
- Invoice Amount
- Paid Amount
- Balance Amount
- Due Date
- Payment Date
- Payment Method
- Payment Status
- Remarks
Payment Methods
Payment Status
How to Add a Payment
- Open the Payment form.
- Select the shipment.
- Select the customer.
- Enter the invoice number and invoice date.
- Enter the invoice amount.
- Enter the paid amount.
- Verify the balance amount.
- Enter the due date and payment date.
- Select the payment method.
- Select the payment status.
- Add remarks if required.
- Click Submit.
10. Employee Management
The Employee module is used to maintain employee information, departments and roles.
Departments
Roles
How to Add an Employee
- Open the Employee form.
- Enter the employee name and contact information.
- Select the department.
- Select the appropriate role.
- Set the employee status.
- Review the information and click Submit.
11. Task Management
Use the Task module to manage operational activities, assignments and follow-ups.
Task Types
Task Priority
Task Status
How to Create a Task
- Open the Task form.
- Select the related shipment.
- Select the customer.
- Enter the task name.
- Select the task type.
- Assign the task to an employee.
- Select the priority.
- Enter the due date and reminder date where applicable.
- Select the task status.
- Add notes if required.
- Click Submit.
12. Reports
Reports allow users to search, review and manage records across ExportFlow Pro.
| Report | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Company Report | Review and manage company information. |
| Customer Report | View customers and contact information. |
| Product Report | Review products, categories and HS Codes. |
| Shipment Report | Monitor shipment information and status. |
| Document Report | Track export documents. |
| Payment Report | Track invoices, payments and outstanding balances. |
| Task Report | Monitor assigned and pending tasks. |
| Employee Report | Review employees, departments and roles. |
13. Recommended Daily Workflow
A typical export operation can be managed through the following workflow:
- Create or verify the customer.
- Create or verify the required product.
- Create the shipment.
- Upload the required export documents.
- Create operational tasks and assign them to employees.
- Update the shipment status as the shipment progresses.
- Record and track invoices and payments.
- Review reports for operational and financial information.
- Monitor the Dashboard for important activities.
14. Data Quality Guidelines
Accurate data is important for reliable reports, dashboards and business decisions.
- ✓ Complete all mandatory fields before submitting a record.
- ✓ Use consistent customer and company names.
- ✓ Verify email addresses and phone numbers.
- ✓ Verify GST and IEC information.
- ✓ Verify HS Codes before saving products.
- ✓ Link shipments to the correct customer and product.
- ✓ Enter accurate ETD and ETA dates.
- ✓ Upload the correct documents.
- ✓ Keep invoice and payment information accurate.
- ✓ Update shipment statuses regularly.
- ✓ Update task statuses after completing activities.
- ✓ Avoid creating duplicate records.
15. Updating Records
Existing records can be updated when information changes.
- Open the relevant report.
- Search for the required record.
- Open the record.
- Click Edit.
- Update the required information.
- Review all changes.
- Click Update to save the changes.
16. Status Management
Shipment Lifecycle
Document Status
Use Pending, Uploaded, Verified, Approved, Rejected or Expired according to the actual document condition.
Payment Status
Use Pending, Partial, Paid, Overdue or Cancelled.
Task Status
Use Pending, In Progress, Completed, Cancelled or Overdue.
17. Common Mistakes to Avoid
Duplicate Customers
Search the Customer Report before creating a new customer.
Wrong Shipment Association
Verify the Shipment ID and Shipment Reference before adding documents, payments or tasks.
Incorrect Payment Balance
Verify the Invoice Amount, Paid Amount and Balance Amount before submitting payment information.
Incorrect Shipment Status
Update shipment status only when the corresponding stage has actually been reached.
Unassigned Tasks
Important operational tasks should have a responsible employee assigned to them.
Incorrect Documents
Always verify that the uploaded document belongs to the correct shipment and customer.
18. User Roles and Responsibilities
| Role | Responsibility |
|---|---|
| Admin | Application administration and system management. |
| Export Manager | Overall export operations and monitoring. |
| Operations | Shipments, documentation and operational activities. |
| Accounts | Invoices, payments and outstanding balances. |
| Sales | Customer information and customer activities. |
| Viewer | View application information. |
19. Record Relationships
ExportFlow Pro connects related records to provide a complete view of each export operation.
Customer to Shipment
Shipment to Documents
Shipment to Payments
Shipment to Tasks
20. Security and Data Handling
Users should follow appropriate security practices when working with customer, shipment and financial information.
- ✓ Keep login credentials confidential.
- ✓ Do not share customer information unnecessarily.
- ✓ Upload only authorized business documents.
- ✓ Verify customer information before entering sensitive data.
- ✓ Do not modify or delete records without authorization.
- ✓ Use appropriate employee roles and access levels.
- ✓ Report incorrect or suspicious information to the administrator.
21. Quick Reference
| Module | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Company | Manage company information. |
| Customer | Manage customers and contacts. |
| Product | Manage products and HS Codes. |
| Shipment | Create and track export shipments. |
| Document | Manage export documents. |
| Payment | Track invoices and payments. |
| Employee | Manage employees, departments and roles. |
| Task | Manage operational activities and follow-ups. |
| Dashboard | View key business indicators. |
| Reports | Search and review CRM records. |
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