You can automate the collection of movement statistics-or information associated with the movement of goods-by following the instructions in: Setting Up Movement Statistics. (You can set up this functionality in Purchasing even if Inventory is not fully installed.) Once you set up the automatic collection of movement statistics and start the Movement Statistics Processor, the system records movement statistics automatically from the purchase order, internal requisition, return-to-supplier, and drop shipment receipt transactions.

You can also update movement statistics in the Movement Statistics window, which is accessible through the Receiving menu in Purchasing. For example, if the Movement Statistics Exceptions Report shows missing information, you can query and update the movement statistics record in the Movement Statistics window. For information on this window, see: Entering and Maintaining Movement Statistics.

Once you have set up the automatic collection of movement statistics, run the Movement Statistics Processor to compile all of the material transactions for a defined period to automatically create Intrastat and Extrastat records. Then run the movement statistics reports. See: Automatically Generating Movement Statistics.

Use e-Commerce Gateway to report the information to government agencies. See: Running the Movement Statistics Extract Program.