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Shipping Software
ShipStation
ShipStation Shipping and Order Management Software
ShipStation is a cloud-based shipping and order fulfillment solution designed to optimize logistics for businesses across eCommerce, retail, and manufacturing industries. This platform integrates seamlessly with your ERP system, consolidating multi-channel orders and automating key shipping workflows. By centralizing order management and syncing inventory across multiple sales channels like Shopify, Amazon and BigCommerce, ShipStation streamlines fulfillment, and gives your business real-time visibility, accurate data, and increased shipping efficiency.
Without a unified system to manage fulfillment, your business can experience shipping delays, rising costs, and inventory errors. ShipStation overcomes these challenges by centralizing your shipping operations and automating order processing. eCommerce and retail operations often struggle to keep up with high order volume and omnichannel sales. With ShipStation’s batch label creation and real time carrier rate comparisons, your team can better handle large order volumes and keep costs under control. Manufacturers can face supply chain disruptions and complex shipping roadblocks such as materials requiring specialized handling. Shipping solutions empower customizable shipping rules and ERP integrations help your workflows stay agile and compliant.
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ShipStation Features & Benefits
Shipping Management
ShipStation integrates with multiple carriers, allowing you to compare rates and delivery times to select the best shipping options for your needs.
- Multi-Carrier Integration: Connects with major carriers like UPS, USPS, DHL Express, and FedEx
- Rate Comparison: Compare shipping rates and delivery times to select the most cost-effective option
- Bulk Label Printing: Generate shipping labels in bulk to save time
Order Management
Manage orders from all your sales channels in one place with a unified dashboard that simplifies processing and makes fulfillment more efficient.
- Multi-channel integration: Import orders from platforms like Shopify, Amazon, eBay, and more
- Order status updates: Automatically send order status and tracking information to customers
Automation and Batch Processing
Save time and boost efficiency by automating repetitive tasks and handling large order volumes all at once.
- Custom automation rules: Apply shipping options automatically based on order conditions such as location and weight
- Batch order processing: Print labels for hundreds of orders simultaneously with a few clicks
- Shipping presets: Automatically apply pre-selected carrier and packaging preferences
Inventory and Warehouse Management
ShipStation offers tools to help coordinate your shipping and inventory processes, ensuring efficient order fulfillment
- Inventory Tracking: The internal inventory management feature allows you to track stock levels, set reorder thresholds, and allocate inventory to orders
- Inventory Sync: The Inventory Sync feature updates stock levels across multiple selling channels, helping to prevent overselling and stock outs
- Multi Warehouse Support: Manage shipments from multiple warehouse locations by setting up Inventory Warehouses within the platform and linking them to your Ship From Locations
Returns Management
The returns process is streamlined with a branded, self-service experience designed to improve customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
- Branded return portal: Enable customers to initiate returns via a self-service portal customized with your brand elements
- Automated return labels: Generate return shipping labels instantly for approved returns
Reporting and Analytics
Access detailed reports to monitor key metrics and improve your shipping and order fulfillment operations.
- Shipping cost breakdown: Compare costs across carriers and order types to spot savings opportunities
- Fulfillment performance: Track metrics such as processing times, shipping accuracy, and delays
- Customizable reports: Create tailored reports to analyze trends and identify areas for improvement
Mobile App Access
Manage orders, generate labels, and receive shipment updates from your smartphone or tablet.
- On-the-go order management: View, update, and manage orders wherever you are
- Mobile label printing: Generate and print shipping labels directly from your mobile device
- Order alerts: Receive notifications when new orders are imported into the app
Discounted Shipping Rates
ShipStation provides businesses with access to significant shipping discounts through partnerships with major carriers. By leveraging ShipStation’s pre-negotiated rates, you can achieve substantial savings on shipping costs, enhancing your bottom line.
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Seamless Shipping and Logistics Integration for Your ERP
Integration for Acumatica: A Certified Shipping Solution
Enhance your shipping operations by integrating Acumatica with ShipStation. This connection allows you to manage orders from multiple sales channels efficiently, automate shipping label creation, and access discounted rates with major carriers. ShipStation’s cloud-based platform facilitates real time synchronization, providing you with up to date information on shipments and inventory.
Integration for Sage ERP: Advanced Shipping Capabilities
Streamline your fulfillment process by connecting ShipStation with your Sage ERP. This integration automates data synchronization between your accounting and shipping systems, reducing the need for manual data entry. ShipStation allows you to batch print labels, monitor shipments in real time, and provide a branded, customer-friendly shipping experience. Its customizable automation rules further enhance efficiency, helping your business stay ahead as it scales.