Shipping Management Software That Helps Distributors Take Control of Every Shipment Shipping can eat up a lot of your day. You compare rates, pick a carrier, print labels, and then chase tracking numbers. When you use several tools to do all this, it gets messy fast. That is why many distributors look for shipping management software that keeps everything in one place. ADS Solutions offers this through Accolent ERP. Let’s look at what it does and how it can simplify your shipping work.
What Is Shipping Management Software? Shipping management software helps you handle the steps of sending goods to customers and receiving goods from suppliers. That includes finding rates, choosing carriers, creating labels, and tracking packages. Accolent ERP from ADS Solutions is built for distributors and light manufacturers. It gives them fulfillment and shipping tools inside their ERP system. Two partner integrations, EasyPost and FreightPOP, help cover both small packages and large freight.
Multi-Carrier Shipping Made Simple Every business ships differently. Some send small boxes daily. Others move big loads across the country. Accolent ERP supports multi-carrier shipping, so you are not stuck with one option. Here is what you can do: •
Get real-time rates from several carriers and compare them side by side
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Choose your carrier and get a “master” tracking number, plus a tracking number for each box
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Print shipping labels right from the system
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Arrange carrier pickup for the order
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Save Incoterms defaults for each customer
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Store customer freight account details so their accounts are charged automatically
These features cut down on manual work. You spend less time switching between screens and more time getting orders out the door.
Rate Shopping While You Work
A good shipping rate can make a real difference. With this shipping management software, you can look up small parcel rates from UPS, FedEx, USPS, and other carriers. You can do it while you create a quote or an order. That means you can see shipping costs early. Your team can pick the right carrier and service without leaving the order screen.
Small Parcel Shipping with EasyPost For small parcels, Accolent ERP connects with EasyPost. It also has a built-in link to ShippingEasy. Together, they give you access to UPS, FedEx, USPS, and many regional carriers.
What the EasyPost Integration Offers The EasyPost connection brings several handy tools: 1. Modern APIs: You get access to EasyPost’s Shipping API, Tracking API, and Address Verification API. 2. Direct carrier links: You connect to USPS, FedEx, UPS, DHL, and many more regional carriers. 3. Special pricing access: You can get USPS Commercial Plus Pricing and UPS marketplace rates for domestic and international shipments. 4. One place for key tasks: You can create labels, verify addresses, and insure shipments all in one spot. Address checks matter more than you might think. A correct address at the start helps avoid problems later. Being able to insure a shipment in the same place is another nice time-saver.
Freight Shipping with FreightPOP Not everything fits in a small box. For bigger jobs, Accolent ERP integrates with FreightPOP, a full transportation management solution. This connection lets you link to LTL and FTL carriers, air carriers, ocean carriers, and intermodal carriers. You can manage and track both inbound and outbound freight.
Key Benefits of the FreightPOP Integration •
Direct links to hundreds of carriers, including parcel, LTL, FTL, air, and ocean (international or domestic)
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One system for inbound and outbound freight
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A complete way to shop for the best rates, arrange a shipment, track it, audit it, and study your freight needs
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A chance to take advantage of volume shipping rates
Because it works as a full transportation management system, you get more than a rate lookup. You can follow a shipment from start to finish and review your freight needs along the way.
Better Supply Chain Visibility Waiting on an inbound container can be stressful. Accolent ERP helps with direct integrations with steamship lines. This lets you track inbound shipping containers by vessel and by voyage. The information updates in real time. Clear updates help you plan better. Your team knows what is coming and can prepare for it.
Everything You Need in One List Here is a quick summary of what Accolent ERP offers for shipping management: 1. Rate Shop: Look up small parcel rates while creating quotes or orders. 2. Carrier, service, and labels: Pick a carrier and service, get a tracking number, print a label, and arrange pickup. 3. Customer carrier accounts: Keep customers’ carrier account details on file for direct billing. 4. Full TMS: Reach hundreds of LTL, truckload, air, ocean, and intermodal carriers through FreightPOP. 5. Volume shipping rates: Qualify for aggregated volume rates. 6. Supply chain visibility: Track inbound containers with real-time updates. 7. Incoterms: Set and maintain Incoterms defaults by customer. The goal is simple. Take control of your shipping and remove the need for separate shipping management tools.
Built for Distributors Across Many Industries Accolent ERP is made for wholesale distribution. It fits many industries, including auto parts, building materials, chemicals, fasteners, food and beverage, industrial, jan/san, and restaurant supply. It is also a cloud-based ERP. Beyond shipping, it covers order management, ecommerce, CRM, inventory control, warehouse management, purchasing, accounting, reporting, and business intelligence. So your shipping tools sit inside a bigger system that works together.
Getting Started Is Easier Than You Think
Switching to new software can feel like a big step. ADS Solutions offers implementation and training programs to guide the move. Their aim is to get you up and running on Accolent ERP quickly and painlessly.
Frequently Asked Questions 1. What is Accolent ERP shipping management software? It is a set of shipping and fulfillment tools inside Accolent ERP from ADS Solutions. It is designed for distributors and light manufacturers.
2. Which carriers can I use for small parcel shipping? Through EasyPost and ShippingEasy, you can access UPS, FedEx, USPS, and many regional carriers. EasyPost also links to DHL.
3. Can I manage freight as well as small parcels? Yes. The FreightPOP integration connects you to LTL, FTL, air, ocean, and intermodal carriers for inbound and outbound freight.
4. Can I compare shipping rates? Yes. You can get real-time rates from multiple carriers and compare them. You can do this while creating quotes or orders.
5. Can I track inbound shipping containers? Yes. Direct links with steamship lines let you track containers by vessel and by voyage, with realtime updates.
6. Does the software handle customer freight accounts? Yes. You can store customers’ carrier account details for direct billing. You can also save Incoterms defaults for each customer.
7. Which industries is Accolent ERP made for? It is optimized for wholesale distribution in areas such as auto parts, building materials, chemicals, fasteners, food and beverage, industrial, jan/san, and restaurant supply.
Contact Us Ready to see what shipping management software from ADS Solutions can do for your business? We would love to show you how Accolent ERP works. Get in touch with our team today, and let’s talk about your shipping needs. You can also call us at 800-423-8268 ext. 835 or visit us at 10 Commercial Blvd. #208, Novato, CA 94949.
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