Managing hazardous material product information
To ensure compliance with shipping and transport regulations, businesses involved in shipping hazardous materials must adhere to specific paperwork requirements. These additional documents are essential for classifying and managing dangerous goods during shipping. To streamline this task, Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management provides a valuable feature known as the hazardous materials function.
This feature allows customers to store and access pertinent information about their released items conveniently. This stored information plays a crucial role in facilitating the preparation of accurate and comprehensive shipping documentation. However, it’s important to note that while Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management is a helpful tool in generating the required documents, organizations must establish robust processes and procedures for effectively managing the shipping of dangerous goods. By combining the power of Dynamics 365 and well-defined internal protocols, businesses can maintain compliance, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure the safe transportation of hazardous materials.
The first step here is to do the proper setup; it’s crucial to maintain additional information about these products. This not only aids in compliance with regulations regarding shipping and handling but also ensures safety and efficiency. Additional setup options for these parameters can be found under Product Information Management > Products > Released Products in the Manage Inventory action tab:
Figure 2.12 – The Item hazardous material option
Documentation for shipping hazardous materials
The fields displayed on the Released Products screen can be configured under the Hazardous material shipping documentation menu item:
Figure 2.13 – The Hazardous material shipping documentation options
The key options in this list are as follows:
- Hazardous material label: This field specifies what’s printed on the shipping label
- Hazardous material identification: This provides information about the nature of the hazardous material
- Emergency response: This field guides the correct response if the material interacts with a person or other items, helping prevent or mitigate damage
- Hazardous material packing instructions: This includes special packing instructions related to the hazardous material to ensure safe transportation and handling