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Retail shipping software manages various activities related to order fulfillment and delivery. It delivers benefits to businesses by automating manual processes, and providing customers with accurate tracking and timely delivery of goods.
About E-commerce Shipping Software
Having proper shipping management can impact positively upon multiple aspects of your retail business. Order and inventory management, distribution, and customer service, all depend greatly on how well you organize your delivery and order fulfillment activities.
Shipping software for e-commerce website automates many key manual tasks, such as generating labels, validating addresses, and tracking shipments. This saves your employees time, and allows them to focus on other essential aspects of their work. In addition, you can streamline batch processing and document management.
Shipping software e-commerce provides real-time tracking information to businesses and customers alike, which ensures visibility over the status and location of shipments, allows businesses to proactively address any issues, and provides accurate updates to customers.
Also, implementing e-commerce shipping software helps to reduce errors that might arise while manually entering data and preparing documents. This technology checks addresses creates accurate delivery labels, and organizes documentation, lowering the chance of inaccurate shipments.
E-commerce shipping software has advanced reporting and analytics features that give businesses insights into shipment data, carrier performance, shipping costs, and other factors. This allows them to make more informed decisions and optimize their operations. It may be integrated with inventory, order, and supply chain management systems, as well as CRM and accounting applications.
Features
Shipping software for e-commerce
Order management
Oversee the entire order lifecycle
Rate shipping cost
Determine accurate shipping costs
Label printing
Generate clear and accurate shipping labels
Batch processing
Efficiently process multiple orders simultaneously
Small parcel/LTL comparison
Compare shipping methods for cost-effectiveness
Pick and pack
Prepare orders for shipmen
Dropshipping support
Facilitate direct-to-customer shipping
Shipment insurance
Protect shipments against loss or damage
Route optimization
Optimize delivery routes for efficiency
Third-party tools integration
Integrate with other tools and systems
Document generation
Generate necessary shipping documents
Shipment status notifications
Send timely shipment status updates
Real-time order tracking
Monitor shipment progress in real-time
Invoice rates calculation
Calculate precise invoice rates
Carrier integration
Connect with various shipping carriers
Custom DIM weight factors
Calculate dimensional weight for accurate pricing
Generic carrier support
Support a wide range of carriers
International shipping support
Handle international shipments
Carrier performance tracking
Track carrier performance and reliability
Customs compliance management
Ensure compliance with customs regulations
Detailed reports and analytics
Provide detailed insights into shipping operations
Inventory synchronization
Keep inventory levels accurate and up-to-date
Route planning
Plan efficient delivery routes
Role-based multi-user access
Manage user access and permissions
Return management
Handle returns and refunds efficiently
Box size selection
Select the most efficient package size
Address validation
Verify the accuracy of shipping addresses
LTL/TL freight rating
Rate Less-Than-Truckload and Truckload shipments
Rate shipping cost
Determine accurate shipping costs
Quick rate quotes
Provide quick and accurate shipping quotes
Duty and tax calculation
Calculate import duties and taxes
Delivery scheduling
Plan and schedule deliveries
Shipping rules setting
Configure specific shipping rules and guidelines
Multi-carrier shipping
Use multiple carriers for optimal shipping solutions
Order consolidation
Combine multiple orders into one shipment
Hazardous material handling
Handle hazardous materials safely and compliantly
Work Process
Developing shipping software for online stores and e-commerce marketplaces consists of a few important stages. As a rule, special attention is paid to integrations with other e-commerce software.
1
Project planning
We estimate and prioritize tasks, and plan our activities and resources.
Team:
- Project Manager
2
Business analysis
We analyze the client’s current tech stack and develop task specifications.
Team:
- Project Manager
- Business Analyst
3
UI/UX design
We create usable and engaging interfaces for all user groups.
Team:
- Project Manager
- Business Analyst
- UI/UX Designer
4
Back-end development
We develop the server side of a web app.
Team:
- Project Manager
- Business Analyst
- UI/UX Designer
- Back-end Engineers
- Manual QA Engineers
5
Front-end development
We develop the user side of a web app.
Team:
- Project Manager
- Business Analyst
- UI/UX Designer
- Front-end Engineers
- Manual QA Engineers
6
Integrations
We analyze the systems we need to integrate and perform two-side integrations.
Team:
- Project Manager
- Business Analyst
- UI/UX Designer
- Front-end Engineers
- Back-end Engineers
- DevOps Engineers
7
Testing
We perform various types of testing: manual, automated, unit, and integration.
Team:
- Project Manager
- Manual QA Engineer
- QA Automation Engineer
- Back-end Engineers
8
Implementation and training
We create training materials for employees and implement the system in the client’s company.
Team:
- Project Manager
- Technical Writer
- DevOps Engineers
- Support Engineers
Our Clients
We develop large projects for clients across 27 countries, a significant number of which are featured on the Fortune 500 list.
Our company specializes in projects for
Retail & E-commerce
When do you need shipping software for retail?
Ensuring the smooth shipment of goods requires an array of core activities. This process can be overwhelming, and result in lengthy delivery times and losses. In addition, you run the risk of facing issues related to working with multiple carriers. With a shipping software solution for e-commerce, you can speed up delivery, automate manual processes and provide an all-round better service.
Consider it when:
High amount of orders
You deal with a vast amount of orders
Data entry issues
You often deal with manual data entry errors
Order processes
You want to make order processes
Shipping losses
You often deal with shipping losses
Time-consuming delivery
Delivery requires much time
Products are hard to find
You have issues finding the goods needed for delivery
Multi-faceted supply chain
Your supply chain is complex
Multiple carriers
You work with different carriers
Lengthy return processes
You have a complex and time-consuming returns management process
Delivery tracking
You lack real-time delivery tracking
A lot of paperwork
Your employees deal with too much paperwork
Unreliable documentation
Your customs or shipping documentation is often missing or inaccurate
Lack of in-depth analytics
You have limited visibility into shipping analytics
Bad delivery reviews
You receive negative feedback on delivery from your clients
International shipping
You ship internationally and deal with complex regulations
Inefficient management
You want to improve inventory management
Costly shipping
Your shipping costs are too high
Address errors
You ship to incorrect or incomplete addresses
Need a shipping solution?
Optimize your shipping operations with a robust and reliable system by working with our team of qualified software engineers.
Our Software Development Standards
In our work, we follow international approaches and standards such as:
| Management: | PMP |
| Design: | ISO 9241-210 |
| Programming: | Coding conventions, MDN Web Docs, Naming convention |
| Python: | PEP 8 |
| JS/TS: | ECMA, JavaScript Standard Style, Google TypeScript Style Guide, ESLint |
| PHP: | PSR |
| С#: | ReSharper |
| HTML/CSS: | W3C |
| Security: | GDPR |
| Testing: | ISTQB |
Why Choose SECL Group for Shipping Software Development?
With comprehensive experience in building internal corporate solutions for retail and e-commerce, we can streamline your shipping processes and reduce costs with a shipping solution.
Corporate platforms
Our company specializes in building internal corporate solutions
AI integration
We can optimize shipping processes with AI integration
Enterprise clients
We have built custom internal solutions for Kia, BAT, and Tennet
Retail and e-commerce
We specialize in building solutions for retail and e-commerce
30+ million SKUs
We have completed e-commerce projects with 30+ million SKUs
10+ million users monthly
We have built e-commerce projects with 10+ million users per month
Vast portfolio
More than 50% of our projects are in retail/e-commerce
Out-of-the-box platforms
We have built or customized shipping solutions based on out-of-the-box platforms
Team of 70+ engineers
We have a full-time team of 70+ software developers
Integrations
We can integrate shipping software with other corporate systems you use
Third-party systems
We have experience integrating systems like SAP and Salesforce
Fortune 500 clients
We have experience working with Fortune 500 companies
Presence since 2005
We have been active in the software development market since 2005
82% senior engineers
We have an 82% seniority level in our team
Tech stack selection
Having worked with various technologies, we help you choose the most suitable
Software integration
We have integrated FedEx and UPS
Our Awards
Authoritative Design Award
Behance Interaction Award
Technologies
We specialize in specific technologies, with the technology stack chosen based on the project’s purpose and requirements
Programming languages:
Web / Frameworks:
Databases / Data storage:
DevOps containers:
DevOps automation:
DevOps CI/CD:
DevOps monitoring:
Testing:
Clouds:
Industries
Core domains we specialize in
Additional domains we have experience in
FINANCE
REAL ESTATE
TRAVEL & HOSPITALITY
AGRICULTURE
MEDIA & PUBLISHING
And experience in over 20 other industries!
Results
You have all of your shipping data at hand in one system
Increased customer satisfaction with timely delivery at optimal cost
Saving time on manual processes
Streamlined return process
Real-time tracking and shipping visibility
Your documentation is more well-organized and accurate
Adaptable and scalable shipping capabilities
Order delivery is on-time and more predictable
You can adapt to different carriers’ requirements
You can select the optimal packaging size and type
Automated shipping cost calculation
You can compare the offers of different carriers and select the optimal ones
FAQ
Here are our answers to some frequently asked questions about the development of shipping software. If you have another question on this topic, please get in touch with us and we’ll be happy to discuss them with you.
What is shipping software?
Shipping software is a solution for automating various aspects of this process. It covers a wide range of activities, from order fulfillment to delivery tracking. This system offers many advantages, such as improved efficiency, reduced errors, and enhanced customer satisfaction.
What are the benefits of developing custom shipping software rather than using an out-of-the-box one?
Custom shipping software tailored to your specific needs offers greater flexibility, scalability, and integration capabilities. It can improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance overall business performance.
How can I build the right shipping software for my business?
When developing a shipping solution, pay attention to factors like your business size, shipping volume, carrier preferences, and budget. Evaluate software features, ease of use, customer support, and pricing, in order to find the best fit.
SECL Group
USA
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SECL Group
Netherlands
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SECL Group
Sweden
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