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Shipping

What is meant by Shipping?

Shipping refers to the process of packing, labeling, and dispatching goods or products to customers or end-users. This process involves selecting appropriate shipping methods, organizing deliveries, and shipping products according to customer requirements and delivery schedules.

Typical Functions of Software in the Area of "Shipping":

  1. Order Processing: Processing customer orders and preparing them for shipment.
  2. Inventory Management: Managing inventory levels and allocating products for shipping.
  3. Shipping Planning: Planning shipping activities based on customer requirements and delivery schedules.
  4. Packaging Management: Managing packaging materials and processes for the secure transportation of products.
  5. Labeling: Creating and printing shipping labels with relevant product and delivery information.
  6. Freight Calculation: Calculating shipping costs based on weight, distance, and shipping method.
  7. Shipment Tracking: Tracking shipments during the shipping process and providing status updates for customers and internal teams.
  8. Document Generation: Generating shipping documents such as delivery notes, bills of lading, and customs documents.
  9. Customer Notifications: Automated notifications to customers about the shipping status of their orders.
  10. Returns Handling: Managing returns and exchange processes, including generating return labels.

 

The function / module Shipping belongs to:

Outgoing goods

Route planning

Software solutions with function or module Shipping:

Advantage Compliance
Advantage Customs
Aptean Food & Beverage ERP
COGLAS Web WMS
e-freight
MCS-rm - Rental Software
microtech büro+
palOPTI®
PrintVis
ProfiTour®
SOG ERP, WMS und E-Shop
TRADEsprint
unitop ERP Trade
WEST System©
wy.by - booking and reservation system