There may be some confusion over the multiple labels applied to the Rate Plan field within MoversSuite.  Further, MoversSuite pulls the Rate Plan Name from the Rate Plan table for the Tariff/Rate field, while pulling the Description from the Rate Plan for the Rate Table fields.

 

To help clarify this, a user can assume that Tariff/Rate and Rate Table represent the same thing: The Rate Plan.  The difference between the two entries is in how the application references them. 

 

Figure 43: Rate Plan setup field mapping to MoversSuite fields

 

 

A user can generally assume that the Tariff/Rate applies to the entire order record, whereas the Rate Table drives a specific piece of functionality within the order itself.  A good example of this is in the Recurring Billing Setup, where a user can specify a Rate Table that overrides the Tariff/Rate table that may have been set at the order level.  In fact, a user can only access the Rate Table field through the Recurring Billing Setup.

 

When referenced with a label of Tariff/Rate the application can apply the value as either a tariff for van line rating imports, or as a rate table when computing rates internally.  The Rate Plan Name may be linked to a specific van line cross-reference, therefore explaining the use of the Rate Plan Name within MoversSuite for the Tariff/Rate field drop-down options.

 

Rate Table fields reference the Description field from the Rate Plan table and it is used specifically to drive the logic behind generating rating information for charges, quotes, and revenue items computed within MoversSuite.  It can be viewed as a rate table “lookup” field.

 

The Tariff/Rate field is located within any Billing Information tab and the Rate Table field is only found within Recurring Billing Setup (available through the Billing Information tab, as well).