When configuring Notifications in AscendTMS, which elements must be defined?

• A. Define events (pickup, in-transit, delay, delivery), recipients, channels (email, SMS), and trigger rules.
• B. Set expiration dates for documents, attach compliance certificates, and enable auto-renewal.
• C. Attach load documents, such as BOL and POD, to shipments.
• D. Schedule dock appointments and assign receiver contact.

Answer: (A)

Notifications in AscendTMS are configured by defining four elements: the events to notify about (such as pickup, in-transit, delay, and delivery), who should receive the notification (recipients), how the notification is delivered (channels like email or SMS), and the trigger rules that determine when the notification is sent. The event identifies the moment in the shipment lifecycle that triggers an alert. Recipients specify the users or roles that should get it. Channels choose the delivery method. Trigger rules set the firing conditions—immediately when the event occurs, after a delay, or under other criteria. This combination ensures the right person gets the right information at the right time. Options about document expiration, attaching load documents, or scheduling dock appointments are separate features and do not define how notifications are configured.