News/Events Home

Press Room

Events

Training

	Tel: 800-438-SHIP
	Fax: 650-392-7988

	© 2008 Varsity Logistics. All Rights Reserved

	Legal Notice Privacy Statement

TRAINING

Regional Training Classes

"This seminar is a good refresher course for existing customers who want details on upgrades, as well as a good introduction for new ShipSoft customers."
—Dave Ritter, The Wasserstrom Company

"This seminar really shows off all Varsity can do and we were able to get many of our questions answered which directly related to our issues."
—Alison Rose, Allergy Control Products

Taught by our technical experts, classes are packed with practical information for Varsity system administrators, technical support representatives and programmers. To register or for more information, contact Amanda Carter.

Upcoming Training Session

Varsity has two training sessions scheduled for
the near future. They will take place in
Memphis, TN on May 7th-9th, 2008 and Denver, CO August 13-15th, 2008.

Pricing

Training is $899 for the first attendee. Multiple
attendee discounts are available for attendees from
the same company. Second attendees will save 10% off of the registration price ($809), and each
subsequent attendee will receive a 20% discount off of the registration price ($719).

An optional third day of freight training is available for $250 when taken in conjunction with the two-day parcel class, or $400 for the half-day freight session only.

Breakfast and lunch are provided. This price does not include transportation, lodging and incidentals. Full payment is required prior to the class.

Agenda

Day 1

ShipSoft Technical Overview
This session addresses the technical aspects and development approach Varsity took to ShipSoft. The presentation reviews the current enhancements to the base product, data flows, rate shopping interface, and how processing results flow back and forth through ShipSoft and the interface.

Product Demonstration

Interfaces and Using the P-List Break
This session will include a detailed discussion of the interface and how it can be adapted to meet customer needs. Discussions can center on points in the fulfillment process when the interface can be called, calculations that can be performed within the interface, and how the various P-list fields can be adjusted, re-mapped, or changed to modify the interface.

Control File Set-up
This session will review the ShipSoft system set-up requirements and options available.

ShipPack Technical Overview
This session will cover the features of Varsity’s Pick/Pack Module including item-level detail, bar code labeling, ASN creation, shipment, order reconciliation, and parcel nesting.

Day 2

Implementation and Customer Support
This session will explain how Varsity handles technical support calls including how calls are logged into Varsity’s automated system, escalation criteria, change requests, bug reporting, and custom modification issues. There will also be a brief discussion of how Varsity incorporates changes and fixes into product enhancement files.

ShipTalk Transmission Review
This session will focus on the various Varsity Carrier Compliance Kits (CCKs) and their manifest upload features. Attendees will learn how to set up the transmission itself, ensure the manifest records are correctly built and formatted, and to troubleshoot the process as the upload is performed.

Non-rated and Rated Carriers
In this session, attendees will learn how to create, configure, and maintain new carriers in ShipSoft. Other areas covered include creating Bills of Lading, labels, and PRO number assignments.

Using Alternate Billing Options
In this session, attendees will learn how to set-up alternate billing shipments such as 2nd and 3rd party, COD, and Consignee billing.

System Security
This session covers ShipSoft’s advanced security options including how to create and manage users and groups, and how to allow for denied access to various system functions.

International Shipping
This session covers the international shipping process including the interface data requirements, document set-up, INCO Terms and Freight Forwarder shipments.

Day 3

ShipSoft-Freight Technical Overview
This session will explore Varsity’s multi-modal rating engine and shipping solution for freight shippers who ship within North America—specifically the outbound shipping process for LTL and TL shipments.

ShipSelect Technical Overview
This session evaluates different options within ShipSelect including user-defined weighted criteria such as cost, preference, transit time, past performance, mode selection, and service type.

Question and Answer

Registration

To reserve a space in one of our upcoming training classes, send an email to Amanda Carter at acarter@varsitynet.com and complete the Training Registration form. Fax the form back to 650-392-7988.

This form contains additional pricing information and details on our discounts for multiple attendees.

We look forward to seeing you in class.

"This seminar is a good refresher course for existing customers who want details on upgrades, as well as a good introduction for new ShipSoft customers."
—Dave Ritter, The Wasserstrom Company