While shipping lives outside the ERP, every order means copy-paste: addresses, tracking numbers, manual carrier invoice checks. Integrating shipping removes these steps.
What it covers
Shipment creation from the order, carrier selection, labels and documents, tracking pushed to the ERP and the customer, proof of delivery, carrier invoice checks.
Integration modes
- Direct carrier APIs: most reliable
- Multi-carrier platform: faster, with a subscription — see build connectors or buy a tool
- File exchange (EDI, CSV), automated with checks
Business rules
Rate cards, free-shipping thresholds, packing, partial shipments, international documents — see ERP and customs.
A well-integrated shipment leaves without a single piece of information being re-typed.
For transport businesses, the next step is actual-cost billing — see logistics ERP: transport billing and route margins.
ERP shipping integration: FAQ
How many carriers can be integrated?
As many as needed — start with the one that ships the most.
Can carrier invoices be checked automatically?
Yes, against actual shipments and negotiated rates.
Your project
Our custom ERP development agency integrates carriers and warehouses into your ERP. Let’s talk.