Shipping Software for Retail

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
Rate shipping cost
Label printing
Batch processing
Small parcel/LTL comparison
Pick and pack
Dropshipping support
Shipment insurance
Route optimization
Third-party tools integration
Document generation
Shipment status notifications
Real-time order tracking 
Invoice rates calculation 
Carrier integration
Custom DIM weight factors 
Generic carrier support 
International shipping support
Carrier performance tracking
Customs compliance management
Detailed reports and analytics
Inventory synchronization
Route planning
Role-based multi-user access
Return management 
Box size selection 
Address validation
LTL/TL freight rating 
Rate shipping cost
Quick rate quotes
Duty and tax calculation
Delivery scheduling
Shipping rules setting
Multi-carrier shipping
Order consolidation
Hazardous material handling

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.

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Project planning

We estimate and prioritize tasks, and plan our activities and resources.

Team:

  • Project Manager

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Business analysis

We analyze the client’s current tech stack and develop task specifications. 

Team:

  • Project Manager
  • Business Analyst

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UI/UX design

We create usable and engaging interfaces for all user groups. 

Team:

  • Project Manager
  • Business Analyst
  • UI/UX Designer

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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

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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

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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

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Testing

We perform various types of testing: manual, automated, unit, and integration.

Team:

  • Project Manager
  • Manual QA Engineer
  • QA Automation Engineer
  • Back-end Engineers

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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.

Microsoft
Microsoft
Hyundai
Hyundai
Mazda
Mazda
Pepsi
Pepsi
Kia
Kia
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Preston Baker
Preston Baker
Thomas Cook
Thomas Cook
Recipe Plus
Recipe Plus
Danone
Danone
Pivdenny bank
Pivdenny bank
Gravitec
Gravitec

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:

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High amount of orders

You deal with a vast amount of orders

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Data entry issues

You often deal with manual data entry errors

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Order processes

You want to make order processes

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Shipping losses

You often deal with shipping losses

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Time-consuming delivery

Delivery requires much time

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Products are hard to find

You have issues finding the goods needed for delivery

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Multi-faceted supply chain

Your supply chain is complex

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Multiple carriers

You work with different carriers

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Lengthy return processes

You have a complex and time-consuming returns management process

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Delivery tracking

You lack real-time delivery tracking

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A lot of paperwork

Your employees deal with too much paperwork

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Unreliable documentation

Your customs or shipping documentation is often missing or inaccurate

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Lack of in-depth analytics

You have limited visibility into shipping analytics

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Bad delivery reviews

You receive negative feedback on delivery from your clients

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International shipping

You ship internationally and deal with complex regulations

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Inefficient management

You want to improve inventory management

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Costly shipping

Your shipping costs are too high

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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.

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Corporate platforms

Our company specializes in building internal corporate solutions

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AI integration

We can optimize shipping processes with AI integration

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Enterprise clients 

We have built custom internal solutions for Kia, BAT, and Tennet

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Retail and e-commerce

We specialize in building solutions for retail and e-commerce

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30+ million SKUs

We have completed e-commerce projects with 30+ million SKUs

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10+ million users monthly

We have built e-commerce projects with 10+ million users per month

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Vast portfolio

More than 50% of our projects are in retail/e-commerce

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Out-of-the-box platforms

We have built or customized shipping solutions based on out-of-the-box platforms

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Team of 70+ engineers

We have a full-time team of 70+ software developers

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Integrations

We can integrate shipping software with other corporate systems you use

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Third-party systems

We have experience integrating systems like SAP and Salesforce

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Fortune 500 clients

We have experience working with Fortune 500 companies

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Presence since 2005

We have been active in the software development market since 2005

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82% senior engineers

We have an 82% seniority level in our team

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Tech stack selection

Having worked with various technologies, we help you choose the most suitable

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Software integration 

We have integrated FedEx and UPS

Our Awards

Awwwards Award

Authoritative Design Award

Behance 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:

Python
Python
Javascript
JavaScript
Java
Java
PHP
PHP
C#
C#

Web / Frameworks:

Django
Django
Fastapi
FastAPI
Spring
Spring
Hibernate
Hibernate
.Net
.NET
Node.js
Node.js
Express
Express
NestJS
NestJS
Laravel
Laravel
Yii
Yii
Symfony
Symfony
React
React
Vue.js
Vue.js
Angular
Angular
Ext JS
Ext JS

Databases / Data storage:

MySQL
MySQL
PostgeSQL
PostgeSQL
MongoDB
MongoDB
Redis
Redis
A. Casandra
A. Casandra
Elasticsearch
Elasticsearch
Amazon RDS
Amazon RDS
Amazon S3
Amazon S3

DevOps containers:

Docker
Docker
Kubernetes
Kubernetes
AWS ECS/EKS
AWS ECS/EKS

DevOps automation:

Ansible
Ansible
Chef
Chef

DevOps CI/CD:

GitLab CI/CD
GitLab CI/CD
Jenkins
Jenkins
AWS
AWS

DevOps monitoring:

Zabbix
Zabbix
Grafana
Grafana

Testing:

Selenium
Selenium
Postman
Postman
Swagger
Swagger
Apache JMeter
Apache JMeter
Cypress
Playwright
Playwright

Clouds:

AWS
AWS
Azure
Azure
Google Cloud
Google Cloud

Industries

Core domains we specialize in

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Additional domains we have experience in

FINANCE

REAL ESTATE

TRAVEL & HOSPITALITY

AGRICULTURE

MEDIA & PUBLISHING

And experience in over 20 other industries!

Results

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You have all of your shipping data at hand in one system
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Increased customer satisfaction with timely delivery at optimal cost
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Saving time on manual processes
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Streamlined return process
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Real-time tracking and shipping visibility
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Your documentation is more well-organized and accurate
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Adaptable and scalable shipping capabilities
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Order delivery is on-time and more predictable
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You can adapt to different carriers’ requirements
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You can select the optimal packaging size and type
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Automated shipping cost calculation
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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.

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