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Shipping System Overview

OutBound Shipping offers one of the most advanced applications for automating the shipping process. These applications can be seamlessly integrated into existing in-house ERP systems. Below you will find a number of our popular features that our shipping software offers.

UPS | Fedex | MAC | LTL

STANDARD FEATURES:

  • Direct Business Relationship & System Support with the System Developers
  • Modern, Interpretive User Interface
  • Based on Microsoft Technology (.NET)
  • Workstation and Enterprise Server Solutions
  • Systems Integration: Standard CSV, XML, and ODBC Interfaces
    • Customized Interfaces Available
    • Adapts to Internal Business Rules
  • Reporting: Compatible With Any SQL or ODBC Compliant Report Generator
  • Rate Shopping (Multi-Carrier Solution)
  • Alternate Ship-Via Rating
  • Handling Charges
  • Third Party Insurance (PIP & U-PIC)
  • Alternate Ship From Addresses
  • Picker/Packer/Shipper Tracking
  • Future Shipping
  • UPS Hundredweight Optimization
  • Freight Tax Calculation
  • Carton Code Maintenance
  • Generic Carrier Maintenance
  • Default Processing Mode by Workstation
  • Carrier Compliant Modules (see details below)

TECHNOLOGY HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Three Tier Architecture
    • Tier 1 is a Windows client application - .Net-based and written in C#.
    • Tier 2 is an underlying business object layer written in C# that supports the client application with business objects and facilitates communication with the underlying relational database management system.
    • Tier 3 features one of two relational database management systems: A Microsoft SQL Server 2000, which operates in a single machine environment or in a larger enterprise using a central server model. SQL MSDE may be used in a single workstation environment.
  • Advanced Shipment Notifications (ASN) Labels
    • Our fully functional contents tracking module allows the user to track what products are in each box and track lot and serial numbers.
  • ERP Integration
    • Our system interfaces with many different ERP systems and WMS systems.
  • System Requirements
    • XP Professional
    • SQL Server 2000 or SQL MSDE 2000
    • Internet Access

Optional Modules:

  • Email Notification
    • Non-Carrier Specific Email With Your Logo
    • Includes Tracking Numbers by Box
    • Tracking Numbers Hyperlink to Carrier Site
  • Contents Tracking
    • Associate Line Items with Boxes and/or Pallets
    • Validate Line Items and Quantities
    • Capture Serial Numbers
    • Lot Control
    • Trading Partner Profile (Streamline Vendor Compliance)
  • Hazardous Materials
    • Integrates with 3rd Party Software

 



UPS Ready

UNITED PARCEL SERVICE (UPS):

  • Supports
    • Domestic - All Services
    • International - All Services
    • All Domestic & International Billing Options
    • International Documentation
    • Electronic COD
    • Declared Value
    • Additional Handling
    • Delivery Confirmation
    • Oversize I, II, III
    • Dimensional Weight Rating
    • Saturday Delivery
    • Quantum View
    • Hazardous (Domestic Only) - requires 3rd party application
    • Alternative Reference Numbers
    • Return Services
    • Hundredweight Optimization
  • Not Supported
    • Pickup Services
    • World Ease
    • International Dangerous Goods



FedEx Compatible

FEDERAL EXPRESS (FedEx):

  • Supports (Utilizes FedEx FXRS)
    • Domestic - All Standard Parcel Services (Includes Home Delivery)
    • International - All Standard Parcel Services
    • All Billing & Payment Options
    • All Package Types
    • Multi-Meter / Multi-Accounts
    • SED Shipper Filing
    • International Broker Select
    • COD & ECOD
    • Insurance
    • Oversize I, II, III
    • Ground AOD, AutoPOD, & Non Standard Container
    • Home Delivery Signature Services
    • Saturday Delivery
    • Future Day Shipping
    • Hazardous (Domestic Only) - requires 3rd party application
    • SmartPost
FedEx Smart Post
  • Not Supported
    • Pickup Services
    • Priority Alert
    • Insight
    • ShipAlert
    • Returns Manager



USPS

United States Postal Service (USPS):

  • MAC Certified System Supports
    • First-Class Mail
    • Priority Mail
    • Priority Mail Flat Rate Envelope
    • Priority Mail Flat Rate Box
    • Parcel Post – Inter/Intra BMC
    • Bound Printed Matter – Flats
    • Bound Printed Matter – Parcels
    • Media Mail
    • Library Mail
    • International Parcel Post
    • COD
    • Delivery Confirmation
    • Registered Mail
    • Return Receipt for Merchandise
    • Insurance (Domestic and International)
    • Restricted Delivery
    • Signature Confirmation
    • Certified Mail
    • Return Receipt
    • Special Handling
    • International Recorded Delivery
    • Printed Statements
      • PS Form 3600-R First Class & Priority
      • PS Form 3605-R Package Services
      • PS Form 3540-S International
      • PS Form 3651-PP International Parcel Post
      • Domestic & International & PS Form 3877 Combined
      • Permit Imprint Label
  • Global Shipping Solution (GSS) Compliant Module Supports
    • Interfaces with the USPS GSS internet functions
    • User function provided for collecting confirmation number
    • Priority Mail International
    • Express Mail International


LTL Compliant
LTL SHIPMENTS:

  • Supports
    • VICS BOL
    • Multiple Class Rating
    • NMFC Maintenance
    • True Rate Shopping
    • FAK Rating
    • Deficit Rating
    • Discount Maintenance
  • Not Supported
    • Any Carrier Tariff or Rating Module Not Available Through Middlewest Freight Bureau

HARDWARE INFORMATION:

  • PC Minimum Requirements
    • Processor of 2.0 Ghz
    • 512 MB RAM
    • CD-ROM
    • 30 GB Free Hard Drive
    • Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 2)
    • .NET Framework version 1.1
    • Resolution – 1024 x 768
  • Scales
    • NCI Weightronix 7620
    • Detecto AS350D
    • Mettler – Toledo 8213
    • Any Scale That Supports Above Emulations
  • Printers
    • Zebra Z4M+
    • Zebra LP2844Z
    • Eltron LP2348
    • Zebra LP2844
    • Any Windows Supported Inkjet/Laser (for manifests and reports)


USPS, UPS, FedEX, FedEx Ground,  LTL Compliant
USPS, UPS & FedEx marks used by permission.

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