Weekly Inventory Management Quiz

A special facility for railway customers where they can use a Credit Note cum Cheque (CNCC) instead of cash to pay freight charges for their consignments.

To apply for a CNCC, a customer needs to submit a written application along with a certificate from their bank confirming their creditworthiness and details like their name, address, and business information.

To qualify for this facility, the customer's average monthly business with the railway should be ₹10,000/- or more.

The customer needs to deposit a security amount equivalent to 7 days of freight based on their highest transaction within the previous 12 months. This can be paid in cash or through a bank guarantee bond.

The CNCC is valid for one year from the date it is issued.

The CNCC is a combined document with two parts: the upper part includes details about the consignment, shipping information, freight charges, etc., and the lower part is the payment authority section that needs to be signed by the customer.

CNCC books are available from the DCM office for ₹100/- per book containing 100 foils. The customer is responsible for keeping the books safe and informing the railway about the authorized signatories on the CNCC.

A Letter of Credit (LC) or Bank Guarantee (BG) must be valid for 12 months after the commissioning of the e-payment facility, allowing for encashment for up to 15 days after its expiry. For agreements spanning two years or more, the LC/BG validity matches the agreement duration with a 90-day encashment window post-expiry.

The PCCM (Principal Chief Commercial Manager) and FA&CAO (Financial Advisor & Chief Accounts Officer) of the originating railway have the authority to add or remove rail customers from the e-payment facility.

The goods clerk at the originating terminal inputs details like customer code and freight amount into the TMS (Traffic Management System).

The data captured by the TMS is transmitted to CRIS (Computerized Reservation & Information System), which then passes it to the bank.

Once the bank receives the data, it processes it, debits the customer's account for the freight amount, and credits the same to the railway account.

Zonal railways can allow customers to make payments for ancillary charges (like siding charges, shunting charges, demurrage, etc.) through the e-payment system. However, a supplementary agreement with the concerned zonal railway is required.

The Online Payment System, accessible through the FBD (Freight Business Development) portal, utilizes SBI's payment gateway for collecting freight and various ancillary charges.

Both customers and secondary customers (like handling agents) must register themselves on the FBD portal to access the Online Payment System.

Consignors and consignees are considered customers, and can register their endorsees/handling agents as secondary customers, specifying which charges (freight or ancillary) they are responsible for.

A document required for transporting goods exceeding Rs. 50,000 within India, generated on the GST portal.

The E-Way bill is mandatory for transporting goods by road, rail, or airways. This is required to ensure transparency and track movement of goods.

Tax invoice, delivery challan, transporter ID, and transport document number(like FNR for railways).

The supplier or recipient of the goods must generate the E-way bill before or after the start of the movement.

Railways will not deliver goods without a valid E-Way bill presented at the time of delivery.

A dashboard specifically designed for Goods Clerks, providing access to customer and secondary customer details, various charges, and payment confirmation.

Customer's responsibility to settle all railway-related dues, including freight, premium, and other fees.

A user interface accessible through the FBD portal, allowing customers and secondary customers to view and pay charges individually.

The system calculates freight charges, premium charges, and wagon registration fees based on customer details and indent number.

Charges incurred for using railway infrastructure, including siding, shunting, wharfage, and demurrage.

When a customer is willing to pay dues in cash, draft, or cheque, the goods clerk can record this information within the system.

A digital receipt issued upon successful payment of railway dues, generated by the system.

The system automatically records all the details entered in the Goods Clerk’s dashboard into the company’s balance sheet.

A registered customer that has been authorized to act on behalf of the primary customer for specific transactions.

A unique identifier used to identify a customer's order or demand in the railway system.

A digital version of the traditional Transport Receipt (TRR), used for managing and tracking shipments.

The process of generating the e-TRR after the shipment is loaded onto the train. It's automatically generated by the system and transmitted through FOIS/TMS.

A system-generated message sent to the consignor's registered email and/or mobile phone number. It contains the unique FNR number and informs the consignor that the e-TRR is ready to be viewed.

The process of surrendering the e-TRR by the consignee to the railway upon delivery of the goods. This acts as a confirmation of delivery.

Detailed information about the transaction, such as RR number, time and location of surrender, and the consignee's or their authorized agent's details. It is generated by the system upon successful e-surrender.

A customer can log into the e-demand module on FOIS and access the e-TRR by filling in the FNR number and password.

After viewing the e-TRR, the consignor has the option to transfer it to another registered user within their organization or to the invoiced consignee through the TMS.

The consignee or their authorized agent needs to either print the transaction slip and e-TRR or show them on their mobile device for the purpose of delivery, rebooking, or issuing a supersessional RR.

The consignee or their authorized agent will provide their signature in the delivery register as a confirmation of delivery. Goods staff will obtain this signature along with the presentation of either the printed transaction slip and e-TRR, or the e-TRR displayed on their mobile device.

The system allows for the entry of relevant remarks in the e-surrender transaction slip to indicate partial delivery, ensuring accurate record keeping.

A record of all goods received and shipped at a railway station, created weekly to help monitor goods movement, prevent loss and ensure accurate records are kept.

Payment methods for rail services, including cash, cheques, bank drafts, credit notes, and military warrants. Specific rules apply for different payment methods depending on the payer.

A credit note issued by the railway to certain customers, allowing them to pay freight charges for their consignments without needing to pay cash upfront.

A facility offered by the railway that combines a credit note and a cheque for customers, allowing them to pay freight charges through this combined document.

An online payment system used by customers to pay freight charges and other associated costs.

A document used for transporting goods by road, rail, or airways exceeding Rs. 50,000 within India. It is generated electronically on the GST portal.

A digital version of the traditional Transport Receipt (TRR), used for managing and tracking shipments electronically.

The process of surrendering the e-TRR by the consignee to the railway upon delivery of the goods. It acts as a confirmation of delivery.

To qualify for CNCC, the customer's average monthly business with the railway should be ₹10,000/- or more.

A Letter of Credit (LC) or Bank Guarantee (BG) is required for e-payment and must be valid for 12 months after implementation, with encashment allowed for up to 15 days after expiry. For agreements exceeding two years, the LC/BG validity aligns with the agreement's duration with a 90-day post-expiry encashment window.

The process of redirecting a customer to a secure payment gateway for selecting a preferred payment method and authorizing the transaction.

A digital confirmation displayed on a customer's dashboard indicating the successful completion of a payment.

When a secondary customer (e.g. handling agent) makes a payment, the primary customer's dashboard also reflects the payment as settled.

The system automatically generates a Railway Receipt/Money Receipt and associated GST Invoice in PDF format and sends them to the customer's registered email.

The system utilizes an online process to issue refunds for freight charges paid via online payment if the customer is eligible.

FORIS, a Railway system, generates a refund file and sends it to SBI (State Bank of India) to process refunds for freight collected online. The originating station treats this executed list as a refund voucher.

When a consignment is diverted to a shorter route due to operational reasons, resulting in a shorter distance charge, FOIS initiates a refund by generating a 'Supersession RR' (Railway Receipt).

Refunds for Demurrage and Wharfage charges collected online are processed by Goods Clerks who generate payment orders based on authorized waivers. FOIS then sends the refund file to SBI for processing.

A digital version of the traditional Transport Receipt (TRR) used for managing and tracking shipments electronically.

The consignment is loaded onto the train, and the system automatically generates the e-TRR through the FOIS/TMS; an email or SMS notification is sent to the consignor with the FNR (Freight Number) for viewing the e-TRR.

A statement showing the liabilities accrued at the Goods Shed on account of Freight Services, prepared and submitted monthly by the Chief Goods Clerk.

The Goods Shed is responsible for recovering charges for freight services, which are recorded on the debit side. The credit side shows how liabilities are settled, whether through cash, vouchers, or other authorized means.

The existing manual system of monthly Goods balance sheet in Indian Railway has been replaced by an online system, which is prepared in the Terminal Management System (TMS).

The online system promotes paperless working, transparency, and accuracy. It also minimizes errors and saves manpower.

The TMS automatically captures debit and credit heads based on daily working. The system continuously generates the balance sheet as users report accruals, collections, refunds, and remittances.

Goods Shed Users can submit the Monthly Station Goods Balance Sheet to the Traffic Accounts Office online through the FOIS/TMS application.

The system automatically creates an e-TRR when a shipment is loaded onto a train, which is then sent to the consignor's email and mobile phone number.

When goods are delivered, the consignee or their authorized agent needs to either print the e-TRR and transaction slip or show them on their mobile device to the goods staff. The delivery register is then signed.