Common information on comprehensive skills of international trade.

In practical business, importers and exporters choose a target product from the selected target market by analyzing the sales trend and profit space of a product, and then use the data of the Internet, domestic factories and target markets to understand the basic characteristics of the target product and prepare for future trading negotiations. In POCIB, a large number of products are provided for trading, and users can learn about their basic characteristics such as quality and packaging in the "domestic factory" (city map) of my city.

Maximum transaction volume: refers to the maximum quantity that can be purchased at one time.

For example, the maximum transaction volume of a commodity is 100PC. If you want to buy 1000PC, you need to buy it in batches.

Daily output: the highest daily output of a commodity.

For example, the daily output of a commodity is 1000PC. If you buy 2000PC, you have to wait 2 days.

Transaction amount: refers to the maximum quantity that can be sold at one time.

For example, the transaction volume of a commodity is 1000PC. If 2000PC needs to be sold, it needs to be sold twice.

Daily sales: the maximum quantity that can be sold every day.

For example, the daily sales volume of a commodity is 2000 pieces. If you want to sell 4000 PCs, it will take 2 days. Gross weight, net weight and volume calculation

First, write down the weight and volume of each box in the "domestic factory" in my city (city map), and then check whether the sales unit and packaging unit of the product are the same. When calculating the weight, for products (such as food) with the same sales unit and packaging unit, you can directly use the transaction quantity per box × gross (net) weight; For products with different sales units and packaging units (such as toys and clothing products), the gross (net) weight of a single product must be calculated according to the unit conversion, and then the total gross (net) weight must be calculated according to the transaction quantity. When calculating the volume, for products (such as food) with the same sales unit and packaging unit, the transaction quantity × volume per box can be directly used; For products with different sales units and packaging units (such as toys and clothing products), the number of boxes must be calculated according to the unit conversion, and then the total volume must be calculated. (Note: When the number of packing boxes has decimal points, the whole box must be rounded off. Q: Why is there a blank screen after logging in?

Because you only installed the client, you didn't install Microsoft. Net ". You can log on to the relevant website to enter the home page of POCIB International Trade Skills Comprehensive Training Course, and click "Download Center" to download and install it.

Q: What are the functions of websites related to every building in my city?

The website of each building is equivalent to the help center of this building. You can check the relevant news trends, relevant operation procedures, methods and samples of document filling, business expenses and related materials of this institution, and you can also learn relevant knowledge or regulations. Note: If you don't know the operation steps, or how to fill out the documents, please be sure to go to the website of the institution for enquiry. In addition, various websites will issue notices from time to time, so please check them in time.

Q: Why are there two international freight companies in my city?

The upper part of my city is the air transport department of International Freight Co., Ltd., which is responsible for air transport business; The following is the shipping department of International Freight Co., Ltd., which is responsible for shipping business. So please enter different departments and operate according to the contract.

Q: What is the function of flow chart in business process?

When entering a transaction in Business Performance, users can keep abreast of the progress of the transaction by viewing the flow chart in the business progress. The flow chart lists all the steps involved in a complete transaction in detail, and the font is divided into three colors: black, blue and gray. Where black indicates the completed step; Blue indicates the next operable step; Gray indicates that the steps are incomplete. For the specific operation methods of each step, you can check the websites of various institutions.

Q: How to check the company's financial situation?

The initial funds in my finance are the funds allocated by the system after registering the company information. Current funds include the sum of funds of each account in the account list (the system automatically converts them into local currency) and the total amount of outstanding loans. Company profit = working capital-total outstanding loans-registered capital.

Q: What if the funds are insufficient?

If users are short of funds in the course of operation, they can apply for loans from banks in the city map. It should be noted that the loan has an upper limit and cannot exceed the registered capital. If it exceeds, the bank will not lend.

Q: How to find a foreign currency account?

In the "Account List" of my finance, there is the account number, currency and amount of each account, and the account number here can be copied. Q: What should the exporter do if he wants to get the payment under the usance letter of credit immediately?

Under the usance letter of credit, if the exporter wants to get the payment immediately, he can choose the export bill service instead of D/P when submitting the documents to the bank, and the bank will advance the payment to the exporter in advance, but the handling fee is relatively high. For details, please refer to "Basic Fee Inquiry" on the bank website.

Q: Where can I check the exchange rate? How to convert the exchange rate?

For the exchange rate and conversion method, please refer to "Exchange Rate Inquiry and Conversion Method" on the bank website.

Q: How to calculate the gross weight, net weight and volume of goods?

For the specific calculation method, please refer to the calculation method related to commodities.

Q: Can imported goods be re-exported?

In POCIB, the goods produced by "domestic factories" in each country are different, and the system stipulates that only products that can be produced by domestic factories can be exported. Therefore, the goods imported from abroad in the inventory can no longer be exported, but can only be sold in the domestic market.

Q: Can the company only deal in products within the business scope written in the "Company Profile" in the company information?

No, products from "domestic factories" can be operated.

Q: What products can be transported by air?

Check the basic information of goods in domestic factories in "My City", and the goods marked "This product is suitable for air transport" in the remarks can be transported by air. In principle, other products are best shipped by sea. If it is sent by air, the freight will be high.

Q: What are the maximum trading volume, daily output, tradable volume and daily sales volume?

Maximum transaction volume: refers to the maximum quantity that can be purchased at one time. For example, the maximum transaction volume of a commodity is 100PC. If you want to buy 1000PC, you need to buy 10 times. Daily output: the highest daily output of a commodity. For example, the daily output of a commodity is 1000PC. If you buy 2000PC, you have to wait 2 days. Transaction amount: refers to the maximum quantity that can be sold at one time. For example, the transaction volume of a commodity is 1000PC. If 2000PC needs to be sold, it needs to be sold twice. Daily sales: the maximum quantity that can be sold every day. For example, the daily sales volume of a commodity is 2000 pieces. If you want to sell 4000 PCs, it will take 2 days.

Q: Why is the business divided into four stages?

In my business, the business is divided into four stages: market development, business negotiation, business performance and historical business. The newly established new businesses are all in the market development stage, and the businesses in this stage can be deleted; When the mail of both parties appears in the business contact of new business, it will be transferred to the business negotiation stage; The business in the business performance stage is the business that has signed the contract and started to perform the contract; Finally, when all the steps of a business are completed, it will enter the historical business, indicating that the business has ended.

Q: Why can't we take the "bill of lading" step?

You don't need to deal with this step when flying. Although the flowchart is marked in blue, this step can be skipped.

Q: Where is the company registered? Do you fill in the company name and address casually?

The first login shows that there is no registered company. Click on the words unregistered company to open the company information interface and fill it in item by item. All company information, including company name, address, telephone number, postal code, etc. It's up to you, it doesn't need to be real company information.

Q: The registration has been completed, and there is an error in filling in the company information. Can it be modified?

You can't. After the registration is completed, the company information cannot be modified. Just fill in the documents according to the company information when making the documents.

Q: How do I know the "Customer ID" when I start a new business?

Find the company advertisement or product information released by the other party on the "My Trade" website. Click the message title to see the basic information of the company. The ID number of the other party is on the right side of the national flag.

Q: Why did the newly established new business disappear?

After the new business is established, the business is in the stage of "market development". When both parties reply to each other's emails, the business will automatically enter the stage of "business negotiation", marking the official start of the transaction negotiation between the two parties.

Q: What should I do after I am in distress?

If the goods may encounter unexpected losses during transportation, there is no need to follow the tips in the flow chart at this time, because the bill of lading can't be obtained and the goods can't be obtained. In this case, if the goods are insured, the importer should file a claim with the insurance company with the cargo transportation insurance form, the notice of danger and the claim application (self-made); After the claim is completed, there is no need for import inspection and import declaration, as long as the import payment is written off after payment (there is no need for import goods declaration), the business can be completed. Note: although the goods cannot be picked up, the importer must pay according to the contract requirements, otherwise the business cannot be completed, so every business must be insured immediately.

Q: What if the letter of credit expires?

If the letter of credit is presented as expired, it can be amended.

Q: Why do you still prompt that the letter of credit has expired after receiving the amendment?

Although the importer has received the amendment of the letter of credit applied by the bank, it will not take effect if the exporter does not accept it. The method of acceptance is to open the letter of credit amendment and click the "Accept" button on the document.

Q: How do I add a document?

Click My Business, enter a business in Business Performance, click Document Center, and click Add New Document to add a document.

Q: How to fill in the documents quickly and accurately?

Go to the website of the corresponding institution to find the instructions and samples for filling out the form, and then fill them out in comparison. During the filling process, you can click the "Check" button below and make changes according to the prompts.

Q: How do I know if the document has been filled out?

There is a Check button at the bottom of each document. You can click this button to view it after filling it out. If the document passes, put a tick in the title; if it fails, put a cross.

Q: Why can't I change the product number when I fill out the document?

Once the product details have been added and saved, the product number cannot be modified. If you need to modify, please select "Delete" at this detail point and add it again.

Q: Why can't I receive the issued documents after the business is successfully handled?

In POCIB, if the business handled by the user requires the system to automatically issue relevant documents, after the system completes the processing within the specified time, the message button at the top of the main page will be highlighted and flashed, indicating that a new message has been generated. Users should click to view relevant messages before receiving relevant documents issued by the system. If the user doesn't click to view the latest news, he may not receive the required document. In addition, some documents take a long time to generate. For details, please check the file source and release time list.

Q: Under what circumstances can I not modify a document?

The used document will become read-only when it is opened again, and cannot be modified at this time. For example, after customs declaration, the customs declaration form cannot be modified. Therefore, it is best to use it after the document is modified.

Q: Is it ok as long as the document is approved?

Each document reaches a certain accuracy. When checked, a green tick will be placed in the title, indicating that the document has been filled out, and business can be conducted at this time. But if there are errors in the document, it will affect the final score.

Q: What's the difference between taking a bill of lading and a bill of lading?

Taking the bill of lading refers to the exporter's declaration, and after the goods are loaded, he goes to the consignment department of the freight company to take back the bill of lading (this step is not needed for air transportation); Bill of lading means that after the goods arrive, the importer exchanges the bill of lading with the bill of lading by sea (in the air transport mode, it is not necessary to retrieve the bill of lading directly). These two steps are all carried out in the freight company, but the former is completed by the exporter and the latter by the importer. The former only needs sea operation, while the latter needs sea and air operation.

Q: How to accept letters of credit and amendments to letters of credit?

After receiving the notification email that the bank letter of credit (letter of credit amendment) has been issued, the exporter takes the letter of credit amendment (letter of credit amendment) to the bank to "receive the letter of credit", indicating that the letter of credit has been accepted (the letter of credit amendment needs to click the "accept" button on the document to take effect, and the letter of credit amendment will be invalid if you click the "reject" button).

Q: How does POCIB score?

POCIB's scoring standard is embodied in the "Personal Ability Scoring Table". The rating scale covers three aspects: international trade practice, logistics and finance, and each aspect also contains some specific skills. The ability level of each specific skill is divided into five levels, and each level is represented by 1 five stars. Users can click on the asterisk next to the company name on the home page to view the scores in the "Personal Ability Rating Table" at any time.

Q: Is there anything that can't be sold in stock that affects the score?

Inventory status is part of the score. Only by keeping zero inventory can you get full marks.