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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
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- 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)
- 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
- 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

- 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

- 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
- Pickup Services
- Priority Alert
- Insight
- ShipAlert
- Returns Manager

- 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

- 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
- 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)
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| Recent
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November 20, 2008 - Atlanta, Georgia & St. Louis, Missouri
HAL Systems, Inc. announced today its purchase of the OutBound® Shipping System software, a premier, multi-functional and multi-carrier shipping system utilized by companies nationwide. Effective immediately, HAL will offer support and maintenance, as well as custom programming, to OutBound® clients.
“We are very excited about adding the OutBound® Shipping System to the applications we offer our current and future clients. OutBound® Shipping is a natural complement to HAL’s Warehouse Management System (WMS)”, said David Abt, President of HAL Systems, Inc. “HAL is pleased that it will be able to provide uninterrupted support with the same staff that has been serving OutBound® clients”. |
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