How Do I Add an Expediting Note in Prelude?

Job Aid:  Adding Expediting Notes

Expediting is a structured series of notes in Prelude used to track an order from either a factory or the warehouse. These expediting notes also feed the Expediting Report.

You can add the same note to multiple or all items on a purchase order at one time, even if the items are not part of the same order.

Step 1 — From the order, press F10.

Step 2 — Arrow right to Expedite, or press X.

Step 3 — If prompted, select the appropriate P/O.

Step 4 — Select the expediting location.

Select either:

• Expedite an order from a factory
• Expedite an order from Singer

Step 5 — Press F6 to add notes.

Step 6 — Select the items that the note should apply to.

• Press F5 to select individual items.
• Press F6 to select all items.

Step 7 — Press F2 to continue.

Step 8 — Complete the expediting details.

• B/O? — Enter Y or N, or press F3.
• Estimated Shipping Date — Enter the date or press F3 for the calendar.
• Anticipated Delivery Date — Enter the date or press F3 for the calendar.
• Tracking Number — Enter the tracking number.
• Carrier — Enter the carrier or press F3 for options.
• Notes — Enter up to 30 characters.

Step 9 — Press F2 to save the note.

• Once an expediting note has been entered, it cannot be modified.
• The newest note entered will appear at the top of the list.
• Expediting notes carry over after an order is invoiced and delivered so they can still be viewed. However, new expediting notes cannot currently be added after invoicing.
• On the SOI screen, Column N will contain an E when an expediting note is associated with the order.