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eCommerce fulfilment 101: techniques and methods
The essentials of building an efficient fulfilment operation.
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Starshipit automates the order fulfilment process, giving you the ability to manage high order volumes efficiently from a single dashboard:
- Print shipping labels and packing slips
- Assign orders to carriers
- Autocorrect invalid addresses
Lower your shipping costs without compromising speed
Bring your own carrier rates, create automation rules to pick the cheapest carrier, and add margins – all with no extra fees per label.
Delight customers with real-time updates and reduce ‘Where’s my order?’ queries
Use branded tracking pages and shipping notifications to keep customers informed at every stage of the shipping process, effectively reducing your 'Where's my order’ queries and ensuring customers get a great delivery experience.
Expand globally without the hassle
Automate duties, taxes, and HS codes while accessing a range of integrations with all the major international carriers. Cross-border shipping has never been this easy.
Simplify warehouse operations with pick-and-pack tools
Access a range of tools to speed up warehouse processes and reduce the chance of human error.
- Simplify pick and pack with our mobile app
- Auto-correct invalid addresses
- Use recommended packaging to select the right box for each order
100+ pre-built integrations
Seamless integrations with leading carriers and platforms
Integrate with Starshipit and instantly gain access to our pre-built integrations with carriers, sales channels like Shopify and much more. Don’t see a platform listed? Our API makes it easy to connect to your existing tech stack.
DHL Express
Shopify
FedEx shipping
WooCommerce
Aramex shipping
BigCommerce shipping app
NZ Post
Peoplevox
UPS shipping software
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Shipping automation FAQs for growing retailers
How quickly can a small eCommerce business get started with Starshipit?
Setup time depends on your store, carrier accounts and the shipping workflow you need. Begin by connecting your eCommerce platform and carrier, then check your parcel settings, labels and notifications before processing live orders. Follow the getting-started guides.
What shipping tasks can a growing retailer automate?
Growing retailers often start by automating repeatable decisions, such as carrier selection, label printing and customer notifications. The most useful rules are the ones that remove manual work without hiding important exceptions. Begin with one high-volume workflow, test it, then add automation as your process becomes more consistent.
Can a growing retailer use its own carrier rates?
Yes. As your business grows, you can connect your own carrier accounts and use the rates you have negotiated. That means you can add automation around your existing carrier relationships while keeping the costs and delivery services that work for your customers.
Do I need a carrier account before I can start shipping?
Not always. Starshipit offers plug-and-play carrier options for eligible customers, while retailers can also connect their own carrier accounts. The right route depends on your location, expected volume and chosen services. Check the available carrier option and its requirements before you rely on it for dispatch.
How quickly can a small eCommerce business get started with Starshipit?
Setup time depends on your store, carrier accounts and the shipping workflow you need. Begin by connecting your eCommerce platform and carrier, then check your parcel settings, labels and notifications before processing live orders. Follow the getting-started guides.
Can a growing retailer use its own carrier rates?
Yes. As your business grows, you can connect your own carrier accounts and use the rates you have negotiated. That means you can add automation around your existing carrier relationships while keeping the costs and delivery services that work for your customers.
What shipping tasks can a growing retailer automate?
Growing retailers often start by automating repeatable decisions, such as carrier selection, label printing and customer notifications. The most useful rules are the ones that remove manual work without hiding important exceptions. Begin with one high-volume workflow, test it, then add automation as your process becomes more consistent.
Do I need a carrier account before I can start shipping?
Not always. Starshipit offers plug-and-play carrier options for eligible customers, while retailers can also connect their own carrier accounts. The right route depends on your location, expected volume and chosen services. Check the available carrier option and its requirements before you rely on it for dispatch.